Service Areas
Security Services in East Asia
Managed security programs across Japan, South Korea, mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Mongolia. Country pages are published in each country’s business language.
Coverage runs on the McCray Global Partner Program. See all Service Areas.
Overview
Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Macau are among the most important luxury retail markets in the world. Each jurisdiction regulates private security under its own law, often with officer training and certification requirements. McCray delivers programs through licensed local partners.
Typical programs
- Luxury retail and flagship store coverage
- Corporate office and lobby security
- Store openings, launches and VIP events
- Executive protection support for visiting leadership
Countries and territories
East Asia
- Japan 日本SapporoSendaiTokyoYokohamaFukuokaHiroshimaKanazawaKaruizawaKobeKumamotoKyotoNagoyaNaha OkinawaNiigataNisekoOsaka
- South Korea 대한민국BusanDaeguDaejeon and CheongjuGwangjuIncheonJejuSeoulUlsan
- China (mainland) 中国ShenzhenShijiazhuangTaiyuanTianjinWuhanWuxi and SuzhouXiamenHarbinHefeiJinanKunmingNanchangNanjingNanningNingboFuzhouGuangzhouHaikouHangzhouBeijingChangchunChangshaChangzhouXianZhengzhouZhuhaiQingdaoSanyaShanghaiShenyangChengduChongqingDalianFoshan and Dongguan
- Hong Kong 香港
- Macau 澳門
- Mongolia Монгол УлсUlaanbaatar
How licensing differs across East Asia
Each jurisdiction in the region runs its own system. In Japan, security businesses are regulated under national law and must be recognized by the prefectural public safety commission, with set training hours for guards. Hong Kong and Macau each have their own licensing for security companies and individual personnel, separate from mainland China. South Korea, mainland China and Mongolia regulate private security under their own national laws. McCray confirms that partners and officers are licensed for the jurisdiction where the post is located. Licensing requirements for each country are set out on its country page.
Consistent standards in demanding retail markets
Flagship stores in Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong run on the same Post Orders format, incident reporting and performance measures as McCray programs elsewhere. McCray sets screening and training standards, audits posts in the field and reports to the client directly. Officers clock in with GPS confirmation, and Post Orders are written in the language officers use on post.
Holiday peaks and time zones
Lunar New Year, Japan’s Golden Week and China’s October National Day holiday bring heavy travel and shopping across the region. Launches and VIP events add short, intensive staffing needs. McCray plans these periods in advance with partners and sets reporting windows for each client’s head office time zone. The Operations Desk answers 24/7/365 in English or Spanish.
- Flagship and luxury retail coverage
- Store openings, launches and VIP events
- Corporate office and lobby security
- Executive protection support for visiting leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Hong Kong and Macau follow mainland China’s security rules?
No. Hong Kong and Macau each license security companies and personnel under their own laws.
Can McCray staff a store launch in Tokyo or Seoul?
Yes. McCray plans launch and VIP event coverage with licensed local partners using the same Post Orders and reporting as regular posts.
How are reports delivered to clients outside Asia?
McCray reports to the client directly in a consistent format, with reporting windows set to the client’s head office time zone.
Request a Security Assessment
Call 833-832-6647 or request an assessment online with a list of locations.