President of South Korea
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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
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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)[1] |
Website | (in English) english.president.go.kr (in Korean) president.go.kr |
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The president is directly elected by the people to a five-year term, with no possibility of re-election.[2] 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.