Constitutional Discrimination

Challenge to nationality-based denial of social security benefits under Article 14 of the Japanese Constitution.

Case for Revocation of Denial of Survivor Compensation Pension (Reiwa 5 (Gyo-U) No. 3)
  1. Case for Revocation of Denial of Survivor Compensation Pension (Reiwa 5 (Gyo-U) No. 3)
  2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025)
  3. Original Case: 令和5(行ウ)3 遺族補償年金等不支給処分取消請求事件
  4. VictimsKim Cheol-sooDefendantsGovernment of JapanPlaintiffsKim MisookInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysKenji NakamuraPlaintiff AttorneysYoshihiro TakahashiJudgesMakoto TanakaInstitutionsTokyo District CourtMinistry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  5. Case Tags: Administrative Law;Constitutional Discrimination;Zainichi Koreans;Survivor Pension