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guards∙interpretation, medical services, support for the opening and closing ceremonies, traffic control,
safety management, protection of facilities and assets, snow removal, security and safety control, security
detail for VIPs, security operations and counterterrorism.

Military Personnel Support
Event Support
Security
Classification Total Opening
Sub Vehicle Communi Honor Interpr Events Medical Snow Asset Supports
and closing
total Operation cations Guards etation Support Services Removal protection
ceremonies
Olympic
9,003 5,260 519 205 153 165 2,668 76 254 420 800 3,743
(no. of personnel)
Paralympic
5,196 2,732 446 34 142 118 998 41 12 406 535 2,464
(no. of personnel)
In particular, regarding support for sports events, the ROK Armed Forces carried out key roles that require
prolonged outdoor activities in extreme cold such as adjusting and maintaining various sports courses and
controlling access to key locations. As for transportation, the ROK Armed Forces provided transportation
for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) 8) , the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) 9) VIP guests
and doping test samples. The Honor Guards participated in formal events, including the flag raising during
the welcoming ceremony at the Olympic village, thereby providing greater formality to the events. The ROK
Armed Forces also committed its elite members in counterterrorism special forces, chemical/biological/

radioactive terrorism special service corps, explosive disposal units, and fast response teams, who
contributed to a safe and peaceful Olympic and Paralympic games by 24/7 security at venues and facilities.

Games support Honor guards

8) Founded in 1894; as of 2018, has 206 member states.
9) Founded in 1989; as of 2018, has 174 member states.

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