On December 14, the South Korean National Assembly voted unanimously to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol in connection with the declaration of martial law on December 3.
Mr Yoon Suk Yeol has been stripped of his duties and powers as head of state but remains president while the Constitutional Court decides his fate.
The Constitutional Court has 180 days to decide whether to accept the parliament's decision to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office or reinstate him, a development that could trigger an early presidential election and shape South Korea's political future, Yonhap reported.
Here are some of the powers that Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol lost and the powers that he still enjoys, according to the Korean constitution and law.
Powers and duties suspended
Yoon Suk Yeol's main constitutional powers have been transferred to Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.
These powers include the right to conclude diplomatic agreements, appoint diplomats and put important national issues of foreign affairs, defense and unity to referendum.
Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol lost the power to declare martial law and declare war on a foreign country, the right to command the army and immunity from prosecution for crimes.
The powers to appoint state officials including cabinet ministers, the Supreme Court chief justice and three vacancies in the Constitutional Court were also suspended.
Things that don't change
Because he is still president despite being suspended from office, Yoon Suk Yeol has the right to stay at his official residence, use the presidential motorcade, presidential aircraft and security.
Mr. Yoon continues to receive an annual salary of 255 million won ($170,000).
Benefits if removed from office
If removed from office, Yoon Suk Yeol will lose all the benefits given to a former president, including a pension worth 95% of his salary at the time of retirement and a staff of four.
He will continue to receive security protection but will not be given financial support for a private office, transportation and medical care for himself and his family.
