This is Cheongnamdae in Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea.

This is Cheongnamdae in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. Cheongnamdae is the presidential villa located in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, and along Daecheong Lake, 124 types of landscape trees and 143 types of wild flowers create a beautiful landscape. It was completed in 1983 as Yeongchunjae, meaning to welcome guests as if welcoming spring, but was renamed to the current Cheongnamdae in July 1986. Status and authority of the president The president has authority as the 'head of state'. He represents the country externally, has the authority to conclude and ratify treaties with foreign countries, receive and dispatch diplomatic envoys, and declare war and peace. In addition, he has the authority to issue economic orders, emergency finances, and economic measures, the authority to issue emergency orders, and the authority to declare martial law in order to overcome national crises and fulfill his responsibilities related to national independence, territorial integrity, and national continuity. The authority of the 'state coordinator' includes the authority to propose constitutional amendments, the authority to order pardons, commutations, and restoration of rights, and the authority to attend the National Assembly and speak or express opinions in writing. The role of 'organizing constitutional institutions' is also the authority of the president. He can appoint the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection, and the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, and he has the authority to appoint judges of the Constitutional Court and members of the Central Election Management Committee. Lastly, as the 'head of administration', his authority includes the authority to command the Armed Forces in order to direct and supervise the executive branch, the authority to promulgate presidential decrees in order to execute the provisions of laws and regulations, the authority to appoint civil servants, and the authority to submit and reject bills. As the head of state, the president represents the country to foreign countries and recognizes foreign countries. The president concludes and ratifies treaties with foreign countries, dispatches diplomats of the Republic of Korea to foreign countries, and gives and receives credentials to diplomatic envoys to Korea. In addition, he serves as a guest of honor to welcome foreign heads of state and diplomatic envoys visiting Korea as guests of the country, and conversely, he visits foreign countries to develop exchanges and cooperative relations with foreign countries and plays a role in enhancing the national interest of our country. In addition, he represents the Republic of Korea by attending international conferences such as APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) + 3 (Korea-China-Japan): ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting). Duties and Obligations of the President The President has the duty to perform his duties by complying with the Constitution, defending the nation, and striving for the peaceful unification of the country, the promotion of freedom and welfare of the people, and the development of national culture. According to Article 83 of the Constitution, he is prohibited from holding concurrent positions as the Prime Minister, State Council members, heads of administrative ministries, or other public offices as prescribed by law. As the head of the executive branch As the head of the executive branch, the president reorganizes the government organization to implement the philosophy of state affairs during his term of office, and appoints the prime minister, state council members, and other ministers through a confirmation hearing by the National Assembly. He also has the authority to appoint civil servants of grade 5 or higher belonging to administrative agencies. As the head of the executive branch, the president not only organizes the government organization, but also has the highest decision-making authority and command authority regarding administration. Therefore, many meetings are held under the leadership of the president, and major policies are decided through these meetings. The most important meeting is the State Council, which deliberates on the government's major policies. In addition, the president presides over meetings organized by the Constitution and laws, such as the National Security Council, the Advisory Council on Democratic Peace and Unification, and the National Economic Advisory Council, and holds various non-standing meetings to resolve current state affairs. A bill passed by the National Assembly is transferred to the government, and the president promulgates it within 15 days. Unless there are special circumstances, this law takes effect 20 days after promulgation. The right to promulgate laws means that the president, as the head of the executive branch, has the responsibility to inform the people of the implementation of laws and to execute them. The president can exercise the right to veto bills that are sent back to the National Assembly. A bill vetoed by the president becomes finalized as a law if more than half of the members of the National Assembly are present and more than two-thirds of the members present vote in favor. The right to veto bills is significant as a device to realize mutual restraint and balance of power. The National Election Commission was established on January 21, 1963 as a state agency to handle affairs related to fair management of elections and referendums, political parties, and political funds. It is an independent, collegial constitutional agency with the same status as the National Assembly, the government, the courts, and the Constitutional Court. #Domestic travel #Travel plans #February travel subsidy event