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Ousted President Yoon Loses All Privileges, Faces Prosecution
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol, removed from office by a unanimous Constitutional Court ruling on Thursday, has been stripped of the privileges afforded to former presidents under South Korean law.
Beyond the loss of his presidential powers, Yoon now forfeits nearly all benefits typically extended to former leaders.
Loss of Presidential Privileges
Under the "Act on the Treatment of Former Presidents," retired presidents are entitled to a generous pension equivalent to 95 percent of their presidential salary, funding for memorial projects, staffing support with three aides and a driver, transportation and office services, medical support for themselves and their families, and even the honor of burial at the National Cemetery.
However, presidents ousted through impeachment are explicitly excluded from these entitlements.
As a result, Yoon will not receive the presidential pension or the customary post-presidency allowances.
He has also lost eligibility for burial at the National Cemetery, a distinction reserved for leaders who leave office honorably.
Security Measures Remain in Place
Despite the sweeping loss of privileges, Yoon will continue to receive state security protection.
According to the Presidential Security Act, even impeached presidents are granted protection for five years after leaving office.
Should the chief of the Presidential Security Service deem it necessary, this protection can be extended in five-year increments, theoretically allowing indefinite coverage.
This policy mirrors the ongoing security arrangements for former President Park Geun-hye, who was also impeached and now has her security extended until at least 2027.
During this period, Yoon and his wife, Kim Keon-hee, could be provided with a separate residence to ensure their safety.
The Security Service may also provide vehicles, helicopters, or even the presidential jet, should the need arise.
However, the level of protection will be lower than that of a sitting president.
High-profile measures such as motorcades with escort vehicles, previously routine for Yoon, will no longer be part of his security detail.
Legal Battles Ahead
Legal troubles loom large over Yoon’s future.
With the loss of his presidential immunity, he is now vulnerable to criminal prosecution.
He faces potential indictment on multiple charges, including alleged involvement in election interference and mishandling of military affairs.
His status as a private citizen leaves him fully subject to the legal system.
Moreover, under the National Civil Service Act, officials dismissed from office through impeachment are barred from holding public office for five years.
This effectively blocks Yoon from any return to public service in the near term.
From the Presidential Residence to Private Life
Yoon and his wife have vacated the official presidential residence in Hannam-dong and are expected to return to their private apartment in Seoul’s Seocho district.
However, security concerns and the inconvenience to fellow residents may prompt authorities to arrange alternative accommodations.
The fall of South Korea’s former chief prosecutor-turned-president marks a dramatic turn in the country’s political landscape, as yet another leader faces the ignominy of impeachment and the uncertainties of life beyond the presidency.
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