Defendant Suddenly Collapses, Court Officer Performs CPR... Precious Life Saved in Courtroom Incident

Seoul Northern District Court Im Yuntaek Security Management Clerk
"Just Did What Was Natural... Everyone Helped"

At around 10:10 a.m. on the 23rd, in a courtroom at the Seoul Northern District Court, a defendant waiting for their sentencing suddenly had a seizure and collapsed.

Im Yuntaek, a security management clerk from the court security management team waiting nearby, immediately rushed to the defendant, checked their consciousness, removed the defendant's jumper and shoes, and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Five other security management team members who heard the news quickly arrived at the scene and closely monitored the defendant's condition until the 119 paramedics arrived.

Thanks to Clerk Im's proactive rescue efforts, the defendant regained consciousness and was transported to a nearby hospital by the 119 paramedics who arrived at the court, where they received treatment.

Clerk Im said, "I just did what was natural given the nature of my job," adding, "Thanks to the regular CPR training and familiarization with the work manual I have received, I was able to respond quickly."

He continued, "Because my colleagues in the security management team and the lawyer who requested the 119 rescue all worked together, I was able to continue the rescue efforts calmly and steadily without getting nervous."

Meanwhile, the sentencing date for the defendant has been postponed to early next month.

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