08 July 2024

Republic of Korea Air Force's 22-001

The Republic of Korea Air Force's [ROKAF] 747-8i, 22-001 (c/n 60410, l/n 1538), is making a stop at HIK, as President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee are visiting O‘ahu. President Yoon will meet with the US Indo-Pacific Command, before continuing onto Washington, DC for further meetings.

Further information in this Kores Joongong Daily article.


60410's History:
May 2017: Delivered to Korean Air as HL7463.
Feb 2021: Withdrawn from service.
Mar 2021: Ferried to HAM for VIP cabin conversion.
Dec 2021: Acquired by the Government of South Korea, to be operated by the ROKAF as the presidential transport.
Jun 2022: Re-registered as 22-001.

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