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Constitution of the Republic of Korea — Article 86 (1)

대한민국헌법 제86조

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.

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