‘True Hero’ Jin Chang-hoon, Who Saved a Life with a Ladder Truck, Selected as ‘bhc Hero’

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] bhc Chicken announced on the 16th that it has selected Jin Chang-hoon (47), who used his ladder truck to carry out a rescue operation at a dangerous fire scene, as a ‘bhc Hero.’

In the early morning of the 29th of last month, a fire broke out in an apartment in Seongan-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan City, creating a harrowing situation where a student on the sixth-floor balcony, filled with flames and smoke, called for help. Jin, a resident of the same apartment who witnessed the scene while leaving for work, hurried to the parking lot and brought his ladder truck.

Jin then raised the ladder truck’s platform toward the sixth floor, and when the student barely managed to move onto the platform, he safely lowered the ladder and rescued the student.

In response, bhc Chicken selected Jin as a ‘bhc Hero’ for his calm courage in a life-threatening situation, which deeply moved and set an example for our society, and on the 15th, presented him with a certificate and chicken gift certificates as a token of gratitude.

Jin recalled, “Around 5:30 a.m., I was leaving home when the fire alarm was ringing in the apartment hallway, and I heard someone hanging on the back side of the apartment. I only thought about rescuing them quickly. The student was safe, and the family members were all safe, which was the greatest relief.”

The rescued student was immediately transported to a local hospital and was confirmed to have suffered second-degree burns on the back but was not in life-threatening condition. After the student was rescued, rescue workers arrived and evacuated both of the student’s parents, concluding the situation. Jin only left for work after confirming that everyone was safely rescued.

At the award ceremony, Moon Sang-man, head of bhc Chicken headquarters, said, “The calm courage shown in a situation where every second counted amid thick smoke and flames saved a life,” and added, “The courage Jin showed gave us great inspiration and will be a great foundation for making our society healthier,” offering sincere applause.

Jin said, “At that time, I only felt regret that there was nothing more I could do. Not only me, but anyone would have done the same in such a situation,” and expressed gratitude, saying, “Thank you for coming to see me in person like this.”

Meanwhile, ‘bhc Hero’ is a social contribution activity by bhc Chicken that selects and awards citizens who have performed exemplary and righteous acts under the theme ‘You are a true hero’ to honor their spirit and serve as role models for our society.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.