Minister of the Left

The Minister of the Left (左大臣) is the second highest ranking government official in Teiko after the Chancellor of the Realm. The minister is part of the great officers of the state and is a senior member of the Great Council of the State, Hwabaek. The minister is the first in the order of succession to discharge the duties of the office of the chancellor as the acting chancellor should the chancellor be unable to discharge her or his office. Unlike other parliamentary systems, the office of the minister of the left is a permanent position and office holders are appointed by the prince on the advice of the chancellor. The minister of the left assists the chancellor in the management of affairs of the government as well as to direct the operations of the Great Council Secretariat and Great Council Office. The position is comparable to a "vice president".

The current minister for the left is Masaomi Kida.

Post-ministry
Living former ministers of the left pictured, in order of service. Unlike the chancellor of the realm, all former ministers of the left are not granted protection for life. They are however provided protection for up to six months after leaving office, and again temporarily at any time thereafter if warranted. They are also provided with pension. Former ministers of the left continuously serve as members of the Teiko Royal Council for their district represented even after ministry while others become emissary for the current administration.