Security Guard Attempting to Jump from Seoul National University Dormitory Rooftop Rescued... "Dissatisfied After Being Fired"

A man in his 50s who worked as a security guard at Seoul National University was rescued after attempting to jump from the rooftop of a school dormitory.

On the 11th, Gwanak Police Station announced that they rescued Mr. A, a man in his 50s and former Seoul National University security guard, who attempted suicide by hanging over the railing on the 10th floor of the Seoul National University dormitory at 11:22 p.m. the previous day.

At the time, a traffic police officer on patrol to prevent fatal accidents near the scene responded and rescued Mr. A, who was more than halfway over the railing, moving him to a safe location.

It was confirmed that Mr. A was intoxicated at the time of the rescue, and after being rescued, he was handed over to his family.

It was understood that Mr. A was dissatisfied with being dismissed after working as a security guard at the school. According to Seoul National University, Mr. A resigned in early last month.

※If you have difficult concerns such as feelings of depression or know family or acquaintances going through such difficulties, you can receive 24-hour professional counseling through the Suicide Prevention Hotline 1393, Mental Health Counseling 1577-0199, Hope Call 129, Life Line 1588-9191, Youth Hotline 1388, Youth Mobile Counseling app ‘Da Deureojul Gae,’ KakaoTalk, and other services.

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