Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Act is to contribute to integration of the public by holding a funeral in a pious and solemn manner where any person respected for having rendered distinguished service to the State or society, passes away.
Article 2(Persons Eligible for State Funerals) #
Where any of the following persons is deceased, a State funeral may be held in consideration of the family, etc. of the deceased, following a determination by the President, after undergoing deliberation by the State Council at the recommendation of the Minister of the Interior and Safety: <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12844, Nov. 19, 2014; Act No. 14839, Jul. 26, 2017>
1. Either a current or former President;
2. A President-elect;
3. Any person who is revered by the nation for having rendered distinguished service to the State or society.
Article 3(Establishment of National Funeral Committee) #
(1) A National State Funeral Committee may be established to hold a State funeral whenever necessary.
(2) Necessary matters concerning the organization and operation of the National State Funeral Committee shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.
Article 4(Scope and Period of Funerals) #
(1) If it is decided to hold a State funeral pursuant to Article 2, the State shall establish and operate a funeral parlor and supervise the carrying of the coffin, the funeral ceremony and burial ceremony.
(2) The head of any local government and the head of any overseas diplimatic mission may establish and manage an incense alter.
(3) The period of a funeral shall be up to 5 days: Provided, That the period may be extended following deliberation by the State Council, if any extenuating circumstance, such as a natural disaster, exists.
Article 5(Funeral Expenses) #
All expenses incurred in holding a State funeral under Article 4 (1) shall be paid by the National Treasury: Provided, That expenses for meals for funeral visitors and other expenses prescribed by Presidential Decree shall be excluded.
Article 6(Hoisting Flags) #
Flags shall be hoisted while a State funeral is held.