KT Conducts Maritime Rescue Training with Professor Lee Guk-jong

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] KT conducted a life-saving training exercise using a Suso drone at Seogwipo Port, Jeju Island, in collaboration with Doosan Mobility Innovation and Professor Lee Guk-jong of Ajou University.

According to KT on the 30th, the life-saving training was conducted under the assumption that "a tourist fishing on a nearby island of Seogwipo went missing due to a fall accident." Upon receiving the accident report, the Suso drone quickly took off carrying a rescue tube. The entire training process was monitored in real-time through the KT drone station located more than 7 km away from the drone.

The drone flew over Munseom and Beomseom areas near Seogwipo, thoroughly inspecting regions difficult for humans to access directly. Upon locating the missing person, the drone dropped the rescue tube to them. The Coast Guard checked the missing person's condition and rescued them using a rescue vessel. During this process, Professor Lee Guk-jong monitored the missing person's condition at the drone station and provided emergency treatment instructions.

Since signing a medical advancement business agreement (MOU) with Ajou University Medical Center's Regional Trauma Center in 2018, KT has continuously supported improvements in emergency medical systems using ICT. Following the doctor helicopter training conducted with Professor Lee Guk-jong in 2018, emergency medical training using the Suso drone began in July 2020.

Lee Seon-joo, Head of KT's Sustainable Management Division (Executive Director), said, "In the digital new deal era, health and welfare are fields directly connected to the universal quality of life of the people," adding, "KT's warm technology will continue to evolve as a partner protecting the lives and safety of the people of the Republic of Korea."

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