South Korea's presidential security agents practice shooting, motorcade, attack scenarios ahead of Inauguration Day

As Korea awaits a new leader, the Presidential Security Service revealed to media for the first time their agents in action, training for the upcoming inauguration, to ensure the event is held safely.

Oh Soo-young takes us to the scene.

A gunshot.

An attempted assassination of the President.

Instantly and instinctively, top security agents spring into action, using their bodies to shield an actor posing as South Korea's leader.

Pistols drawn, they quickly hustle him towards the vehicle, securing all sides, before evacuating the President to safety.

Ahead of the inauguration of South Korea's incoming leader next week, the Presidential Security Service for the first time in its 62-year history revealed its training to media outlets.

The drills simulate the President's movements on the day of the inauguration, and potential crisis scenarios which include domestic and international terrorism.

This includes a motorcade, stretching across a six-lane road.

Over a dozen vehicles surround the presidential car, moving in close formation.

Weaving around obstacles, agents create seamless mobility, and swiftly neutralise an attack suddenly coming their way.

Shooting drills also sharpen their ability to hit small, specific target areas within a limited time and space with high accuracy.

Practicing to perfection, the simulated exercises demonstrate collective readiness, and each agent's ultimate dedication to protecting the elected leader of South Korea's democracy.

The PSS says it will allow no room for error to occur on Inauguration Day to enable a safe and dignified occasion for Korea on the world stage.

It intends to execute protection that anticipates and prepares for every possible scenario, maintaining a thorough security posture that also puts public safety first.

The Service will oversee the security of world leaders at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Korea this November.

Oh Soo-young, Arirang News.