Jeju Airport Security Officer Saves Life with Prompt Initial Response to Passenger in Cardiac Arrest

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters (Jeju) Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] Korea Airports Corporation Jeju Regional Headquarters announced on the 29th that it awarded commendations to Jeju Airport Aviation Security Partners Co., Ltd. security screening officers Go Yonghwan, Park Yohan, and Kim Hyungyu for saving a precious life through prompt emergency measures.

According to the Jeju Headquarters of the Airports Corporation, around 4 p.m. on the 18th at Jeju Airport, a man in his 30s, Mr. A, who was undergoing security screening to board a flight to Seoul, suddenly complained of breathing difficulties, lost consciousness, and collapsed.

The security screening staff on duty promptly performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), while other staff assisted by setting up barriers and preparing an automated external defibrillator (AED) to provide emergency care.

Thanks to these swift emergency measures, the passenger was able to recover breathing and consciousness without serious injury.

The staff at the scene said, “We performed CPR as trained regularly,” and added, “We are relieved to have been able to save a precious customer's life.”

Son Jongha, head of the Jeju Headquarters of the Airports Corporation, said, “Repeated training and the calm, prepared attitude of the screening officers during emergencies helped save the passenger's life,” and added, “We will continue to make Jeju Airport a place that prioritizes customer safety above all.”

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