This study aims to examine measures to ensure the safety of nationally significant VIPs and to evaluate the adequacy of security and protection activities carried out by relevant agencies. The research analyzed cases of protective operations in the Republic of Korea and the United States, focusing on the forms of application in both event preparation and on-site response. In addition, interviews were conducted with current and former experts in the field. The key findings of the study are as follows. First, the Presidential Security Service and the National Police Agency need to revise or establish relevant legal frameworks required for VIP protection. In particular, the expansion of the scope of protection to include major political figures and the flexible management of protection periods should be considered. Notable precedents include the protective services provided for Princess Diana, the Pope, and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Second, in order to deliver effective protective services, not only the Presidential Security Service and the National Police Agency but also local government officials should be integrated into institutional and legal systems. Currently, external security is largely managed by police mobile units, but when necessary, the military should also be able to participate. Therefore, it is desirable to establish an appropriate legal basis to support such collaboration. Accordingly, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (National Police Agency) should establish a new consultative body in cooperation with related administrative organizations such as the Ministry of National Defense and the National Intelligence Service to ensure comprehensive VIP protection. Furthermore, the Office of the President (Presidential Security Service) should consider and promote effective personnel management and dispatch systems. Alongside this, a structured framework should be established to enable former security personnel to participate in education and training programs.
Jun Hyuk Seong (Tue,) studied this question.