This Time, Paramedic Assaulted... Face Bruised, Lip Torn

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju Cheol-in] In Changwon, Gyeongnam, where a man in his 40s assaulted a female public official causing public outrage, this time a firefighter was assaulted by a drunken woman in her 50s.

The Special Judicial Police of Changwon Fire Headquarters in Gyeongnam announced on the 10th that they have booked a woman, A (51), without detention on charges of assault for attacking paramedics who responded to the scene.

On the evening of the 8th around 7 PM, paramedics were dispatched to a store in Yeoja-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon City, where A was found collapsed due to intoxication.

During the process of checking her consciousness and transporting her to the hospital, A repeatedly assaulted two paramedics by punching their cheeks and heads and verbally abused them.

The assaulted paramedics sustained bruises on various parts of their faces and a split lip, and are receiving hospital treatment.

According to the Fire Services Act, anyone who assaults or threatens firefighters engaged in fire suppression, rescue, or emergency medical activities, thereby obstructing firefighting activities, can face up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to 50 million won.

Lee Gi-o, Chief of Changwon Fire Headquarters, stated, “Most assaults on paramedics occur under intoxication, but being drunk does not lessen responsibility in any way. Assaulting paramedics is an act that threatens public safety, so we will respond strictly.”

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