Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education Expresses Condolences for Death of Trainee in Yeosu Accident

Jang Seok-woong, Superintendent of Education for Jeonnam, visited the funeral hall of the deceased high school student to express his condolences and promised measures to prevent recurrence. Photo by Jeonnam Office of Education

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education expressed condolences and promised measures to prevent recurrence regarding the accident in which a high school student in Yeosu died during practice.

According to the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education on the 7th, around 11 a.m. the previous day, a high school trainee student A fell into the sea and died at the yacht dock in Ungcheon Waterfront Park, Yeosu City.

Student A fell into the sea while removing seaweed and shellfish attached to the bottom of a 7-ton yacht at the yacht pier in Ungcheon-dong, Yeosu City. He was rescued at the time and taken to the hospital but ultimately passed away.

The Coast Guard estimates that Student A fell into the sea while wearing a 10 kg belt without oxygen tank equipment and is investigating the exact cause of the accident.

Meanwhile, the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education formed an accident response team to support the bereaved family and handle the aftermath of the accident.

Immediately after the accident, the Office dispatched school and education officials to the scene to ascertain the circumstances of the accident and took measures to provide psychological counseling for the bereaved family and classmates.

Additionally, through a school-dedicated labor attorney, they requested labor supervision of the company involved from the relevant labor office and plan to establish safety management reinforcement measures throughout the entire practice process.

Superintendent Jang Seok-woong said, “We express deep condolences for the precious life lost in this tragic accident,” and added, “We will prepare measures to strengthen safety management for trainees in the future to prevent the recurrence of similar accidents.”

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