「CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA」
with the concurrent vote of a majority of the total members of the National Assembly.
Article 64 (1) The National Assembly may establish the rules of its proceedings and internal
regulations: Provided, That they are not in conflict with Act.
(2) The National Assembly may review the qualifications of its members and may take
disciplinary actions against its members.
(3) The concurrent vote of two thirds or more of the total members of the National
Assembly shall be required for the expulsion of any member.
(4) No action shall be brought to court with regard to decisions taken under paragraphs
(2) and (3).
Article 65 (1) In case the President, the Prime Minister, members of the State Council, heads
of Executive Ministries, Justices of the Constitutional Court, judges, members of the
National Election Commission, the Chairperson and members of the Board of Audit and
Inspection, and other public officials designated by Act have violated the Constitution or
other Acts in the performance of official duties, the National Assembly may pass motions
for their impeachment.
(2) A motion for impeachment prescribed in paragraph (1) may be proposed by one third
or more of the total members of the National Assembly, and shall require a concurrent
vote of a majority of the total members of the National Assembly for passage: Provided,
That a motion for the impeachment of the President shall be proposed by a majority of
the total members of the National Assembly and approved by two thirds or more of the
total members of the National Assembly.
(3) Any person against whom a motion for impeachment has been passed shall be
suspended from exercising his/her power until the impeachment has been adjudicated.
(4) A decision on impeachment shall not extend further than removal from public office:
Provided, That it shall not exempt the person impeached from civil or criminal liability.
CHAPTER IV THE EXECUTIVE
SECTION 1 The President
Article 66 (1) The President shall be the Head of State and represent the State vis-a-vis
foreign states.
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