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The eastern access road to the presidential office in Yongsan, central Seoul, during the former President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration, at the start of construction, left, and after completion [REP. CHOO MI-AE'S OFFICE]

Ex-President Yoon built 'secret passage' to hide tardy office arrivals, photos suggest

Photos released on Wednesday show that former President Yoon Suk Yeol allegedly built a "secret passage" to conceal the fact that he arrived at the office late during his term as president.

2025.12.17

Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung speaks during a press briefing at the presidential office in Seoul on June 9. [NEWS1]

Presidential office reprimands 5 senior security officials over botched martial law bid

The presidential office said Monday it has reprimanded five senior presidential security officials over their alleged involvement in a failed martial law bid by former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2025.6.9

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Presidential Security Service agents participate in a security demonstration event at the Presidential Security Training Center in Gangseo District, western Seoul, on May 27. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

PSS demonstrates presidential protection tactics ahead of inauguration

The Presidential Security Service held a press demonstration of protective mesaures ahead of Inauguration Day, showcasing the various responses to a range of simulated attacks and incidents.

2025.5.27

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol claps after a screening of the documentary film ″Election Fraud: A Work of God?″ at Megabox Dongdaemun in Seoul on May 21. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Police secure records from encrypted PSS phone server in martial law probe

Police have secured records from an encrypted phone server within the Presidential Security Service (PSS) for the first time since former President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 last year.

2025.5.23

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol leaves the theater after a screening of the documentary film ″Election Fraud: A Work of God?″ at Megabox Dongdaemun in Seoul on May 21. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Lawmakers propose bill to revoke security privileges for impeached ex-presidents

A bill has been proposed to exclude former presidents who are removed from office by a Constitutional Court impeachment ruling, from receiving security protection.

2025.5.22

The presidential office in Yongsan District, central Seoul, is pictured on March 11. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Presidential Security Service restructures, aims to be 'world's best security agency'

The Presidential Security Service announced reforms to enhance oversight and control, including a task force, new compliance roles and initiatives for transparency and internal communication.

2025.5.20

The presidential office in Yongsan District, central Seoul is seen on April 4. [YONHAP]

Police target phone lines, internal documents in raid on presidential office, residence

The police’s martial law special investigation team commenced a raid at the presidential office and presidential residence on Wednesday.

2025.4.16

Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency [YONHAP]

Presidential Security Service staffer arrested for attacking police officer

A Presidential Security Service staffer was arrested for attacking a police officer after arguing with a colleague in Yongsan District, central Seoul.

2025.3.21

Lee Kwang-woo, chief of bodyguard division at the Presidential Security Service, attends a police questioning session at headquarters of the National Office of Investigation in western Seoul on Jan. 24. [NEWS1]

Time-stamped ChatGPT martial law query drops Yoon's security officials in hot water

Police obtained evidence suggesting that the acting chief of the Presidential Security Service (PSS), and the head of its bodyguard division knew of the martial law declaration plan of Dec. 3 before the Cabinet did, as indicated by a ChatGPT search.

2025.3.19

Kim Sung-hoon, deputy chief of the Presidential Security Service (PSS), walks into the National Office of Investigation (NOI) headquarters in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on Jan. 17. [NEWS1]

Prosecutors seek arrest warrant for 2 presidential security officials over obstruction

Prosecutors have filed for warrants to arrest two senior officials of the Presidential Security Service (PSS) accused of obstructing investigators' attempt to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, officials said Tuesday.

2025.3.18