1st Security Group (South Korea)

1st Security Group
제1경비단
Soldiers from the 1st Security Group in training at Segomjeong, Seoul
Active17 December 1996 – present
Country South Korea
Branch Republic of Korea Army
TypeCombined arms
RoleGuard
SizeAt least 520
Part ofCapital Defense Command
Garrison/HQSeodaemun District, Seoul
Engagements2024 South Korean martial law crisis
Commanders
Current
commander
Colonel Cho Sung-hyun

The 1st Security Group (Korean: 제1경비단) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army. The group is subordinated to the Capital Defense Command. It headquartered in Seodaemun District, Seoul, and have the mission to guards Mt. Bukak, Mt. Inwang, the central part of downtown Seoul, and the Blue House.