The President of the Republic of Korea (Hangul: 대한민국 대통령; Hanja: 大韓民國 大統領; RR: Daehan Minguk Daetongryeong) is the head of state, leader of the executive of the South Korean government and the commander-in-chief of the South Korean Armed Forces
President of the Republic of Korea 대한민국 대통령 | |
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Executive branch of the government of the Republic of Korea Office of the President | |
Style | Mr. President (대통령님) |
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Abbreviation | POTROK, POSK |
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Residence | Presidential residence |
Seat | Seoul |
Nominator | Political parties |
Appointer | Direct popular vote |
Term length | Five years; Not renewable |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of the Republic of Korea |
Precursor | President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea |
Inaugural holder | Syngman Rhee |
Formation | 24 July 1948 |
Deputy | Prime Minister of South Korea |
Salary | ₩240,648,000 annually (2021) |
Website | (in English) english.president.go.kr (in Korean) president.go.kr |
The president is directly elected by the people to a five-year term, with no possibility of re-election. While in office, the chief executive lives in Cheong Wa Dae (the "Blue House").
If the National Assembly votes against a presidential decision, it will be declared void immediately.
The president is required to:
As of April 2024, three former presidents are alive:
Image | Name | Term of office | Age |
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Lee Myung-bak | 2008–2013 | 82 years, 120 days | |
Park Geun-hye | 2013–2017 | 72 years, 75 days | |
Moon Jae-in | 2017–2022 | 71 years, 96 days |
The longest-lived President was Yun Bo-seon, who died on July 18, 1990 (at the age of 92 years, 326 days).
The most recent President to die was Chun Doo-hwan, who died on November 23, 2021.
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