11/29 Talk about Korea's political system.

The President gets a five-year single term and is elected through a direct vote.

The Presdent appoints the Prime Minister and the Ministers of each Ministry.
ex> Ministers that are appointed by the President must undergo a parliamentary confirmation hearing.
* parliamentary confirmation hearing: 국회 인사 청문회

The National Assembly acts as the legislative body in the central government.
* legislative body: 입법부
* central government: 중앙정부

There are a total of 299 members of parliament that are elected every four years.
* parliament(=national assembly): 국회
ex> In order for a new bill to take effect, it must be passed by the parliament.

The judicial body is completely independent from the two branches of government.
* judicial body: 사법부
ex> There also agencies that should be fully independent from the government.


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