Jeju Fire Department's 'Thank You Tea Time' for Child Life-Saving 119 Heroes

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] Jeju Fire Station announced on the 3rd that it expressed gratitude through a tea time with Kang Dongyeop, who directly rescued a child who had fallen into the water on the 1st of this month and received the '119 Hero Award.'

The '119 Hero Award' is an award to honor and recognize the spirit of those who risked their own safety to save others' lives at disaster and accident scenes.

Kang (58), the recipient of the 119 Hero Award, directly jumped into the sea in front of Donghandugi Breakwater in Jeju City in March this year and safely rescued a child who had fallen into the water. At that time, despite the strong wind and rough waves, Kang Dongyeop saved a life through courageous action.

Go Jae-woo, head of Jeju Fire Station, said, "Thanks to the extraordinary sense of duty and courageous citizen, a precious life was saved," and added, "Kang Dongyeop's actions will serve as a model for the provincial community."

Jeju = Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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