「CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA」
Article 82 The acts of the President under law shall be executed in writing, and such
documents shall be countersigned by the Prime Minister and the members of the State
Council concerned. The same shall apply to military affairs.
Article 83 The President shall not concurrently hold the office of Prime Minister, a member of
the State Council, the head of any Executive Ministry, nor other public or private posts as
prescribed by Act.
Article 84 The President shall not be charged with a criminal offense during his tenure of
office except for insurrection or treason.
Article 85 Matters pertaining to the status and courteous treatment of former Presidents shall
be determined by Act.
SECTION 2 The Executive Branch
Sub-Section 1 The Prime Minister and Members of the State Council
Article 86 (1) The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President with the consent of the
National Assembly.
(2) The Prime Minister shall assist the President and shall direct the Executive Ministries
under order of the President.
(3) No member of the military shall be appointed Prime Minister unless he/she is retired
from active duty.
Article 87 (1) The members of the State Council shall be appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Prime Minister.
(2) The members of the State Council shall assist the President in the conduct of State
affairs and, as constituents of the State Council, shall deliberate on State affairs.
(3) The Prime Minister may recommend to the President the removal of a member of the
State Council from office.
(4) No member of the military shall be appointed a member of the State Council unless
he/she is retired from active duty.
Sub-Section 2 The State Council
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