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List of official vehicles of the president of South Korea

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This is a list of official vehicles of the president of South Korea, past and present.

State vehicles

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Main articles: Presidential state car (South Korea) and Transportation of the President of South Korea

Aircraft

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Main articles: Code One, Presidential Helicopter (South Korea), and Transportation of the President of South Korea

PAST:

  • Before the 747-400 was leased, the President normally travelled on a Boeing 747 aircraft painted in a Korean Air or Asiana Airlines livery. The presidential seal would be mounted on the forward passenger door to show that that aircraft is carrying the President.
  • Before the Sikorsky S-92 was purchased the president would usually fly on a South Korean Air Force helicopter and after official use was concluded it would be reverted to use by the Air Force.

PRESENT:

  • A highly modified Boeing 747-400 used since its lease in 2010 from Korean Air known by its callsign "Code One". The lease is due to end in March 2020 and the bidding process by Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has already opened and a decision will be made by the South Korean government later in 2020.[3]
  • A highly modified Sikorsky S-92 helicopter has served as the Presidential Helicopter Since 2007 of which it was purchased by the Presidential Security Service and the South Korean Air Force as part of the VC-X Program.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Korean President's armoured Hyundai Equus | Motor Trader Car News". www.motortrader.com.my. Archived from the original on 2013-03-06.
  2. ^ "Fuel Cell Car Has Become S. Korea's Presidential Vehicle".
  3. ^ "Presidential plane bid to open as Code One lease contract nears end". 5 July 2018.
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