South Korea will soon have to make decision on Air Force One

Seoul will soon have to decide whether to extend the lease of a modified Boeing 747-400 airliner or buy a new aircraft as its Air Force One.

Boeing 747-4B5, South Korea - Government JP6952219
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Jeff Jeong reports that the ruling Democratic Party is keen to take the second route and buy a new plane. But the move has drawn criticism from opposition lawmakers.

“It’s not a good idea to buy an expensive presidential aircraft during difficult economic times,” said Rep. Hong Moon-pyo of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party.