korean-law-mcp
법제처 국가법령정보를 LLM에서 바로 조회하는 MCP 서버. 법령·판례·조례 검색과 인용 검증 | MCP server for Korean law — search statutes, precedents, and ordinances, and verify citations
Korean Law MCP is an MCP server that connects AI assistants to Korea's comprehensive legal database (법제처 OPEN API), providing instant access to statutes, case law, administrative rules, and ordinances. It consolidates 42 legal APIs into 10 streamlined tools, enabling developers and legal professionals to search laws, verify citations, track amendments, and analyze legal impacts directly from Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client. The server includes specialized features like hallucination prevention through citation verification, precedent validity checking, and automated legal compliance monitoring.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Legal professionals verifying that AI-generated legal citations reference real statute provisions and case law
- 02Compliance officers monitoring regulatory updates across multiple laws in ISO compliance registers (quality, environment, safety, information security)
- 03Government officials checking whether local ordinances remain aligned with recently amended parent statutes
- 04Researchers analyzing how a specific statute provision has been cited in court decisions and constitutional rulings
- 05Customs and tax specialists looking up administrative interpretations and tribunal decisions alongside statutory text
- 06Contract reviewers identifying legal risks by cross-referencing clauses against relevant Korean statutes and precedents
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korean-law-mcp — FAQ
What is Korean Law MCP?+
Korean Law MCP is an MCP server that provides programmatic access to Korea's official legal database (법제처) through the Model Context Protocol, enabling AI assistants to search statutes, verify legal citations, and analyze case law.
How do I install it in Claude Desktop?+
Since Claude Desktop doesn't support HTTP MCP servers directly, you need to install Node.js 18+ and add the server via the mcp-remote adapter in your claude_desktop_config.json, or install it locally with 'npm install -g korean-law-mcp' and configure the command path.
Which AI clients support this MCP server?+
It works with Claude Code (via /plugin install), Claude Desktop (via mcp-remote), Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and any MCP-compatible client. A hosted version is available at mcp.gomdori.app/law for clients supporting HTTP MCP servers.
Do I need an API key?+
Yes, you must obtain a free API key (OC) from Korea's Ministry of Government Legislation (법제처) at https://open.law.go.kr. The key is required for all installation methods and should be provided via environment variable LAW_OC or URL parameter.
Is this free to use?+
Yes, both the MCP server (MIT license) and the underlying Korean government legal API are free. You only need to register for a free API key from the Ministry of Government Legislation.
Can I use it offline or behind a firewall?+
The server can be installed locally, but it requires internet access to query the Korean government's legal database APIs. For networks with SSL inspection or proxies, you can configure LAW_API_PROTOCOL and LAW_EXTERNAL_HTTPS_PROXY environment variables.
How do I install korean-law-mcp?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. korean-law-mcp is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is korean-law-mcp free?+
korean-law-mcp is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.