Code One

There is also an identical plane of the same type that will travel with the president at all times for security purposes and to act as a backup in case of an emergency.

[6] In March 2020, the lease for Code One ended and the bidding process from Korean Air and Asiana Airlines began.

[7] Before 2010, the President would travel in a reconfigured Boeing 747 provided by either Korean Air or Asiana Airlines which would temporarily serve as Code One with the Presidential seal displayed.

Code One is equipped with advanced communications and defense systems including radar-signal jammers and flares to defend against heat-seeking missiles.

[citation needed] Code One is not only meant for travel and comfort but also as a command post, that is used for the president to lead the country from anywhere in the world.