Presidential Office quietly dismantling as Yoon Suk Yeol Administration ends

As the Constitutional Court has removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from power, the now-former leader has to vacate his office and residence.

Our correspondent Oh Soo-young tells us more.

Silence takes over the Presidential Office in Seoul's Yongsan-gu District

Following the Constitutional Court's ruling on Friday removing President Yoon Suk Yeol, over his martial law declaration last December, the nation's top office is no longer the center of power and governance.

A regular Sunday meeting of senior presidential secretaries did not take place this weekend, despite the meetings having continued throughout Yoon's impeachment trial.

The secretaries had in fact submitted their mass resignation to Acting President Han Duck-soo, who turned them down and requested they remain in their positions.

Still, the air of resignation is pervasive.

After Friday's ruling, the phoenix flag the symbol of the head of state was taken down from the main flagpole.

The large digital display showing images of Yoon has also faded to black.

The Presidential Office's website was taken offline on Saturday, and Yoon's social media pages have been updated to reflect his change of status.

Meanwhile, state authorities will begin transferring official documents to the Presidential Archives, which is required by law at the end of every administration.

The Interior Ministry said Sunday, on-site inspections will begin next week on 28 venues including the Presidential Office, the National Security Council, the Presidential Security Service, and relevant advisory bodies.

Also, packing up,. the former leader is preparing to soon move out of the official residence.

It was initially expected Yoon and his wife would return to their high-rise apartment across the river, as early as Saturday, given that former President Park Geun-hye left the presidential quarters 56 hours after her impeachment was upheld in 2017.

However, a source told Arirang News the arrangements will take some time and ruled out a move the same weekend.

Yoon's believed to be considering other venues further away from the city center, due to his his security arrangements as well as his thirteen pets.

The Presidential Security Service also said it has not received any detailed plans so far, but will follow legal protocols once the relocation is confirmed.

By law, the PSS provides basic personal protection for all even ousted presidents once they return to civilian life.

"The Presidential Office has not issued any official statements following Friday's fateful ruling, retreating from the public eye.

As such, the dismantling of the Yoon Administration quietly ensues.

Oh Soo-young, Arirang News."