Seogwipo Coast Guard Station (Chief Yoon Tae-yeon) announced on the 17th that it will recruit participants for the 'Coastal Safety Keeper' program from the 20th of this month until the 7th of next month.


The Coastal Safety Keeper program recruits local residents who are well acquainted with the characteristics of the coast to systematically prevent coastal accidents by assisting the Coast Guard, in accordance with the 'Coastal Accident Prevention Act.'


Additionally, eight people, two per each of the four hazardous locations under Seogwipo's jurisdiction, will be assigned to conduct safety guidance, inspect safety facilities, and provide rescue support in case of coastal accidents.

Seogwipo Coast Guard Recruiting 'Coastal Safety Keepers' Until the 7th of Next Month<br>[Photo by Seogwipo Coast Guard]

Seogwipo Coast Guard Recruiting 'Coastal Safety Keepers' Until the 7th of Next Month
[Photo by Seogwipo Coast Guard]

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Local residents selected as Coastal Safety Keepers will conduct preventive patrols and safety guidance for 3 to 4 hours during peak safety management demand hours on the 15th of each month from May to October (4 weekend days and 11 weekdays).


Outside of the Coastal Safety Keeper deployment locations, efforts will be made to prevent coastal accidents by cooperating with the Sea Environment Keepers operated by Seogwipo City through consultation with Seogwipo City.


For detailed information, inquiries can be made to the Marine Safety Division of Seogwipo Coast Guard Station or the nearest police substation.



Jeju = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Hwang Jeong-pil baekok@asiae.co.kr


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