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- ↑ "South Korea looks to buy its own Air Force One". 23 February 2018.
- ↑ "Sikorsky S-92A Helibus South Korea - Air Force 05035". www.airteamimages.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ↑ "Fuel Cell Car Has Become S. Korea's Presidential Vehicle".