"Biden Inauguration Rehearsal Postponed from 17th to 18th Due to Security Concerns"

"Do Not Use Trains When Traveling from Wilmington to Washington"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] The rehearsal for the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden was postponed by one day due to security concerns, multiple sources cited by the U.S. political media outlet Politico reported on the 14th (local time).

According to sources, Biden's inauguration was originally scheduled for the 17th but was postponed to the 18th. Following tradition, Biden plans to stay overnight on the 19th at Blair House, the White House guest residence, and attend the inauguration on the 20th.

Biden decided not to take Amtrak, the U.S. railroad, when traveling from his residence in Wilmington, Delaware, to Washington DC for the inauguration. Taking Amtrak would require him to disembark at Washington DC's Union Station and then move to the Capitol, but security concerns were raised about this station. Biden has been a frequent user of Amtrak in the past.

As security concerns regarding the inauguration have increased, Biden's team appointed Lisa Monaco, former White House Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor and nominee for Deputy Attorney General, as interim security advisor. The transition team stated, "Former Advisor Monaco will assist the President-elect and work alongside the appointed security advisor and Homeland Security advisor."

Since the incident on the 6th when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol, Washington DC has heightened security ahead of Biden's inauguration. Up to 15,000 National Guard troops have been deployed in Washington DC, and airlines have taken measures such as prohibiting firearms in checked baggage on flights to Washington DC, focusing intensively on security issues.

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