Jeju Coast Guard, Award Presented to Police Officer Kim Ji-hyun for Saving a Life

The Jeju Regional Coast Guard Office (Chief Han Sang-chul) awarded a commendation from the Jeju Regional Coast Guard Chief on the 28th to a coast guard officer who saved a citizen's life through prompt emergency treatment in a critical situation.

Jeon Sang-cheol, Chief of Jeju Coast Guard, awarded the Commendation of Jeju Regional Coast Guard to Police Officer Kim Ji-hyun for saving a life.
[Photo by Jeju Coast Guard]

According to the Jeju Regional Coast Guard Office on the 28th, at around 10:10 a.m. on the 9th, a 27-month-old baby had a febrile seizure on a flight from Gimpo Airport to Jeju Airport. Upon hearing the in-flight announcement seeking medical personnel, Police Officer Kim Ji-hyun (27) of the 3012 ship under Jeju Coast Guard Station, who holds a Level 1 emergency medical technician qualification, quickly checked the baby's vital signs and provided emergency treatment such as wiping the baby's body. The baby's condition improved, and after landing, the baby was safely handed over to airport 119 emergency services.

Han Sang-chul, Chief of Jeju Coast Guard, said, "I encourage Police Officer Kim Ji-hyun, who calmly responded in an emergency and safely saved the baby's life, and while personally presenting the commendation, I ask all coast guards to always prioritize the safety of citizens and become coast guards who save precious lives wherever and whenever."

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

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