Seoul Metro Corporation Selects O Jaebong as 'Subway Hero' for Second Half of 2021

Mr. O Jaebong Performed CPR on a Passenger Who Collapsed on Line 5 Train to Banghwa on September 6 Last Year, Saving a Life... Corporation Holds Annual Citizen Award Review Committee to Honor Citizens Practicing 'Ui' in Subway

Mr. Oh Jae-bong (right), a hero who received a certificate of appreciation and a reward at Singil Station. On the left is Noh Gap-jin, Director of Safety Planning at Seoul Metro.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seoul Metro Corporation selected Mr. Oh Jaebong as the ‘Subway Hero’ who actively took the lead in passenger rescue and safety assurance on Seoul Subway Lines 1 to 8 during the second half of last year (July to December 2021).

On the 16th, the corporation invited Mr. Oh to Singil Station on Line 5 at 5 p.m., presenting him with a reward and a certificate of appreciation to express gratitude and honor his righteous actions.

On September 6th last year, around 3:16 p.m., Mr. Oh was riding the Line 5 Banghwa-bound train when he heard someone collapse in the adjacent car. He quickly checked the person’s condition. Sensing that the person was in cardiac arrest due to absence of breathing and pulse, Mr. Oh promptly performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) inside the moving train.

Thanks to Mr. Oh’s devoted rescue efforts, the passenger fortunately regained breathing and consciousness shortly after. The passenger then got off at Singil Station, rested briefly, and was transported to the hospital by 119 emergency services following guidance from station staff. Mr. Oh’s ability to perform CPR swiftly was also attributed to his profession as a nurse.

In addition to Mr. Oh’s case, the corporation holds a Citizen Award Review Committee twice a year, in the first and second halves, to select citizens who have played a significant role in preventing safety accidents such as facility malfunctions, life rescues, fire suppression, and crime response in the subway. These citizens are honored with certificates of appreciation and rewards to recognize their contributions.

Over the past five years (2017?2021), a total of 20 citizens, including Mr. Oh, have been selected as subway heroes.

Kim Sangbeom of Seoul Metro Corporation said, “Thanks to heroes like Mr. Oh, the Seoul subway remains a warm place filled with human kindness and warmth. We once again thank Mr. Oh and all past heroes who have tirelessly protected subway safety. Going forward, the corporation will continue to remember and honor citizens who have demonstrated righteousness in the subway.”

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