
South Korean order of precedence

The National Order of Precedence in the Republic of Korea is a list of the symbolic hierarchy of officials incumbent and former, and other important figures used to direct protocol at state events. Unlike many countries, South Korean order of precedence is not formally regulated by single law or decree, but derived by convention and customary practices; the Ministry of Interior and Safety maintains codified version, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Military, and the National Police have their respective versions in practice for their respective purposes.
The order starts with the President of the Republic, the head of the state and continues with figures in the legislative, the judicial and the executive branches of the state, in consideration of the separation of powers.