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Presidential Helicopter (South Korea)
The South Korean Presidential Helicopter is the Republic of Korea Air Force helicopter used to transport the President of South Korea. The current aircraft tail number is 05050. Three highly modified military versions of the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter are currently used as the Presidential helicopters. The aircraft are configured to carry 22 passengers, with two crew members. The helicopter has an array of offensive and defensive safety measures which are mostly classified in nature, to keep the President safe. Acquirement In 2007 the South Korean Air Force and the Presidential Security Service ordered three highly modified Sikorsky S-92 helicopters to serve as the Presidential Helicopter as part of the VC-X program. They are stationed at Seoul Air Base. Security Very little is known about the security equipment of the helicopters, with most information being classified. It is known that the aircraft have infrared vision, missile defense systems, secure communication lines, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Of Korea Air Force
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF; ko, 대한민국 공군; RR: ''Daehanminguk Gong-gun''), also known as the ROK Air Force or South Korean Air Force, is the aerial warfare service branch of South Korea, operating under the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea. History 1940s Shortly after the end of World War II, the South Korean Air Construction Association was founded on August 10, 1946, to publicize the importance of air power. Despite the then-scanty status of Korean armed forces, the first air unit was formed on May 5, 1948, under the direction of Dong Wi-bu, the forerunner to the modern South Korean Ministry of National Defense. On September 13, 1949, the United States contributed 10 L-4 Grasshopper observation aircraft to the South Korean air unit. An Army Air Academy was founded in January 1949, and the ROKAF was officially founded in October 1949. 1950s The 1950s were a critical time for the ROKAF as it expanded tremendously during the Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of South Korea
The president of the Republic of Korea (), also known as the president of South Korea (often abbreviated to POTROK or POSK; ), is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Korea. The president leads the State Council, and is the chief of the executive branch of the national government as well as the commander-in-chief of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. The Constitution and the amended Presidential Election Act of 1987 provide for election of the president by direct, secret ballot, ending sixteen years of indirect presidential elections under the preceding two authoritarian governments. The president is directly elected to a five-year term, with no possibility of re-election. If a presidential vacancy should occur, a successor must be elected within sixty days, during which time presidential duties are to be performed by the prime minister or other senior cabinet members in the order of priority as determined by law. The president is exempt from criminal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sikorsky S-92
The Sikorsky S-92 is an American twin-engine medium-lift helicopter built by Sikorsky Aircraft Sikorsky Aircraft is an American aircraft manufacturer based in Stratford, Connecticut. It was established by aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky in 1923 and was among the first companies to manufacture helicopters for civilian and military use. Pre ... for the civil and military helicopter markets. The S-92 was developed from the Sikorsky S-70 helicopter and has similar parts such as flight control and rotor systems. The H-92 Superhawk is a military version of the S-92 in the utility transport role, capable of carrying 22 troops. The H-92 can also be configured for specific missions, including search and rescue and executive transportation. The CH-148 Cyclone is a shipboard maritime helicopter variant developed for the Royal Canadian Air Force to support naval operations of the Royal Canadian Navy. The Sikorsky VH-92 is a variant under development to replace the United States Marine C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Classified Information
Classified information is material that a government body deems to be sensitive information that must be protected. Access is restricted by law or regulation to particular groups of people with the necessary security clearance and need to know, and mishandling of the material can incur criminal penalties. A formal security clearance is required to view or handle classified material. The clearance process requires a satisfactory background investigation. Documents and other information must be properly marked "by the author" with one of several (hierarchical) levels of sensitivity—e.g. restricted, confidential, secret, and top secret. The choice of level is based on an impact assessment; governments have their own criteria, including how to determine the classification of an information asset and rules on how to protect information classified at each level. This process often includes security clearances for personnel handling the information. Some corporations and non-governm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presidential Security Service (South Korea)
Presidential Security Service (PSS; Korean language, Korean: 대통령경호처) is a South Korean close protection agency. Based on the United States Secret Service, the South Korean PSS is an independent agency responsible for the protection of the President of South Korea, the Prime Minister of South Korea and their offices, residence and respective families, as well as heads of state visiting the country. The agency also provides services to former presidents and their immediate families for 10 years after the end of their terms and transfers them to the National Police Agency (South Korea), National Police Agency.The agents go through years of rigorous training, background, physical, health, mental health and educational checks before they officially become a PSS agent and get their first assignment. The unit is currently being commanded by Yoo Yeon-sang, a vice-ministerial Head of the PSS. Its headquarters and related support units were based near the Blue House but in May 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Air Base
Seoul Air Base (sometimes K-16 Air Base, Seoul Airport or Seongnam Air Base) is located in Seongnam city near Seoul in South Korea. Runway 19 and 20 are equipped with an ILS. History Korea under Japanese rule constructed 여의도 비행장(Yeouido Air Base). Korean War The USAF designated the Yeouido air base at K-16 during the Korean War. USAF units based here included: * 35th Fighter-Interceptor Group operating F-51s from 8 April 1951. *Detachment F, 3rd Air Rescue Squadron operating Sikorsky H-5s from 19 October 1950 * 2157th Air Rescue Squadron operating Sikorsky H-19s Postwar Yeouido Air Base closed as 1970, moved garrison to current Sinchon-ri, and named it ''Seoul Air Base''. The base is home to the ROKAF 15th Special Missions Wing. The US Army's 2nd Battalion (Assault), 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division operating Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawks is based there. The Seoul Air Show is held annually in this airfield. The base is used as a VIP airfield by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of the 1948 constitution. According to the 2020 census, Seoul has a population of 9.9 million people, and forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area with the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC), Seoul was the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014, following Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. Seoul was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis in 2015, with a GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motorcade
A motorcade, or autocade, is a procession of vehicles. Etymology The term ''motorcade'' was coined by Lyle Abbot (in 1912 or 1913 when he was automobile editor of the ''Arizona Republican''), and is formed after ''cavalcade'', playing off of the last syllable in that word. The original suffix in ''cavalcade'' is actually " -ade", and there is no " -cade" in either French or Latin. ''-cade'' has since become a productive suffix in English, leading to the alternative names ''carcade'', ''autocade'', and even ''Hoovercade'' (after J. Edgar Hoover) as a suffix meaning "procession". Eric Partridge called the name a "monstrosity", and Lancelot Hogben considered the word to be a "counterfeit coinage". Uses of motorcades Funerals A funeral cortege is a procession of mourners, most often in a motorcade of vehicles following a hearse. Protests and demonstrations Motorcades can be used as protests and demonstrations. A large, organised, group of vehicles will travel a busy ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Code One
Code One is the name of the Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft which carries the President of South Korea. The current aircraft used as Code One are two Boeing 747-8I leased from Korean Air. Historically, the lease for Code One has been filled by either Korean Air or Asiana Airlines. It was reported in 2018 that Korean Air's lease expires in March 2021, and that a bidding process was open to secure a new lease. Government officials said that low-cost carriers might be requested to submit bids, in addition to those requested of Asiana Airlines and Korean Air. The aircraft has undergone a "full-scale renovation" which will include "decorating the exterior", as well as customizing the interior to include a sleeping area and office, as well as reinforcement to protect the president's security. The current presidential plane has been in service since January 2022 after extensive retrofitting and inspection. There is also an identical plane of the same type that will travel with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presidential State Car (South Korea)
The former President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, used a highly modified Hyundai Nexo SUV, Genesis EQ900 and a Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 Guard as his official state cars. Seven Hyundai Nexo SUV’s were purchased in 2018 to replace the three Genesis EQ900 limousines that were provided in 2017 to President Moon Jae-in. These were the first presidential vehicles manufactured in South Korea, offered bulletproofing to a B7/UL8 level, and are equipped with oxygen supply, fire suppression systems, infrared night vision, run flat tyres and a computer and communications facility. The Genesis limousines were used after the inauguration of Moon. The former state Hyundai Equus vehicle was built and developed in South Korea and was part of a highly classified project. At the time of its production, it was the first and only armored stretched limousine built entirely in South Korea. Previous generations President Roh Moo-hyun rode in an armoured BMW E65 Security 760Li purchased ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transportation Of The President Of South Korea
The transportation of the President of South Korea includes a variety of vehicles for the president maintained by the South Korean Government. Because of their role as Commander-in-Chief they exclusively use military transports for international travel. However, the civilian Presidential Security Service operates the President's motorcade. Aircraft Since 2010, whenever the President is on board a military flight its call sign is Code One. Also, a highly modified Boeing 747-400 has served as the current Code One. Its lease comes to an end in 2020 where the Presidential bidding process will begin. Since 2007, three highly modified Sikorsky S-92 have served as the Presidential Helicopter’s, as they're it takes the president and his family from the Blue House to Seoul Air Base, where Code One is stationed, and where it takes off from; and it takes the president around the country for various official engagements. Automobiles The presidential state car is a highly modified 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Official Vehicles Of The President Of South Korea
This is a list of official vehicles of the president of South Korea, past and present. State vehicles * Syngman Rhee: Cadillac Series 62 sedan. * Yun Posun: Cadillac Series 62 sedan. * Park Chung-hee: Cadillac Series 75 limousine and sedan, Sixty Special Brougham, Mercedes-Benz 600, and Chevrolet Biscayne * Choi Kyu-hah: KIA Peugeot 604, Mercedes-Benz 380SEL * Chun Doo-hwan: Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Limousine * Roh Tae-woo: Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Limousine. * Kim Young-sam: Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Limousine, Mercedes-Benz V140 S600 Guard * Kim Dae-jung: Mercedes-Benz W220 S600 Guard, Hyundai Equus Limousine. * Roh Moo-hyun: BMW E65 Security 760Li, Mercedes-Benz W220 S600 Guard. * Lee Myung-bak: BMW E65 Security 760Li, Mercedes-Benz W222 S600 Pullman Guard and Hyundai Equus Stretch Edition. * Park Geun-hye: Hyundai Equus VL500 limousine. * Moon Jae-in: Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 Pullman Guard, Genesis EQ900 and Hyundai Nexo SUV. Aircraft PAST: * Bef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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