SH Corporation Rewards 'Banghwa-dong Hero' Who Prevented Fire Casualties

Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation (SH Corporation) announced on the 14th that it presented a plaque of appreciation and a reward to Mr. Woo Young-il, the 'Hero of Banghwa-dong,' who helped neighbors evacuate at the scene of a fire in a rental apartment, preventing a tragedy.

Kim Heon-dong, President of SH Corporation (first from the left), is presenting a plaque of appreciation to Woo Young-il (first from the right), who helped evacuate neighbors during a fire at a rental apartment in Banghwa-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul. Photo by SH Corporation

On the 18th of last month, Mr. Woo went door-to-door from the 1st to the 13th floor of the rental apartment in Banghwa-dong, Gangseo-gu, assisting elderly and other neighbors in evacuating during the fire.

Mr. Woo said, "When my father passed away, he told me to be a person who helps others and is not ashamed," adding, "While preparing to go to work, I realized there was a fire and hesitated for a moment, worried about the danger, but I found courage by recalling my father who passed away three years ago."

Kim Heon-dong, president of SH Corporation, personally visited Mr. Woo's home to present the plaque of appreciation and other awards as a token of gratitude for his contribution to preventing the tragedy.

President Kim said, "Thanks to brave heroes like Mr. Woo, a greater disaster was averted," and added, "I also express my gratitude to the unsung heroes who worked hard to prevent casualties in this incident."

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