Ten presidential security agents from the United Arab Emirates mark the completion of the Presidential Security Service’s (PSS) commissioned training during a closing ceremony, Friday. Courtesy of PSS
The Presidential Security Service (PSS) recently conducted a commissioned training in Seoul for presidential security agents from the United Arab Emirates, the agency said Wednesday.
The elite training was part of efforts to enhance high-level cooperation between the two countries in military, security, counterterrorism and special operations since 2010.
The program took place at the PSS training institute in western Seoul, where 10 UAE agents tasked with presidential protection underwent a four-week course from March 30 to April 24.
Presidential Security Service chief Hwang In-kwon / Yonhap
The course was customized to reflect the UAE’s requirements while incorporating Korea’s advanced protective service capabilities, according to the PSS.
The first two weeks focused on security theory and basic skills, while the final two weeks covered advanced protection techniques and scenario-based response training.
“We hope this training will serve as an opportunity to further strengthen security cooperation between our two countries,” PSS chief Hwang In-kwon said, noting that the UAE has been a key partner of Korea, with the two sides formally establishing a special strategic partnership in 2018.
“We will continue to do our utmost to build trust between nations through security diplomacy by sharing world-class ‘K-security’ expertise,” Hwang added.
An official from the UAE’s presidential guard command expressed appreciation, stating, “We extend our sincere gratitude to the PSS for providing an excellent training program through systematic planning and high-quality execution.”
Source: Korea Times News
