President of the Republic of Korea (Korean:? ) is the head of state and government of South Korea. On March 10, 2022, Yin Xiyue, a candidate of South Korea's National Power Party, won the 20th presidential election and was elected as the next president of South Korea. 10 In May, the 20th President of South Korea, Yin Xiyue, officially took office.
South Korea's president is elected by equal, direct and secret ballot throughout the country. The president's term of office is five years, and he cannot be re-elected. Symbolize and represent the whole country in the government system and diplomatic relations. The president of South Korea is the chief executive and the commander-in-chief of the national armed forces. The president is also the chief diplomat and the decision-maker of foreign policy, major policies and laws.
South Korea holds the presidency:
First, the president is the head of state, symbolizing and representing the whole country in the government system and diplomatic relations. The president received foreign envoys, awarded awards and honors, and granted amnesty. The President has the obligation to safeguard national independence, territorial integrity, national continuity and the Constitution. In addition, another special mission of the president is to strive for the peaceful reunification of South Korea.
Second, the President is the Chief Executive, who has the responsibility to implement the laws passed by the legislature and to implement them by issuing orders and instructions. The President has full authority over the State Council, various advisory bodies and administrative departments. The President has the power to appoint officials of the Republic of Korea, including the Prime Minister and the Chief Executive.
Third, the president is the commander-in-chief of the national armed forces and has broad powers to formulate military policies, including the right to declare war. Fourth, the president is the main policy and law maker. He can introduce legislative bills to Congress and explain his views to legislators in person or in writing.