West Sea Coast Guard Conducts Boating License Training with Simultaneous Safety, Security, and Life Jacket Campaign

The West Sea Coast Guard Agency conducted water safety education, security education, and a life jacket-wearing campaign in a single session for boating license test candidates.

On May 19, the West Sea Coast Guard Agency announced that it had held water safety education, maritime security education, and a life jacket-wearing campaign for about 20 individuals who passed or renewed their boating licenses at the Jeonnam Western Boating License Test Center, located in Yeongam County, South Jeolla Province.

This training session was organized through collaboration between the water leisure and security departments, allowing participants to enhance their awareness of both safety and security in a single session, which was well received by the attendees.

On the 19th, the West Sea Coast Guard held a water safety education session, followed by security training and a campaign to promote the consistent wearing of life jackets for more than 20 people who passed or renewed their boating licenses at the Jeonnam Western Boating License Test Center (located in Yeongam County), an official boating license agency designated by the Korea Coast Guard.
[Photo by West Sea Coast Guard]

Kang Nami, Security Division Chief of the Intelligence and Foreign Affairs Section, who led the training that day, explained the importance of maritime security under the slogan "Maritime security is the nation's shield, and a life jacket is the shield of life," highlighting recent security threats arising from changes in the marine environment. She also emphasized the necessity of wearing life jackets during various marine activities such as water leisure, fishing, and fisheries.

The Coast Guard also provided information on the maritime security crime reporting reward system. They stated that a reward of up to 10 million won per case could be given for reporting activities such as espionage, illegal immigration, or terrorist acts targeting marine facilities, and urged people to immediately report any suspicious situations to the nearest coast guard station.

Kim Sunhyung, Head of Security, stated, "It is most important to raise awareness that a 'life jacket is a life vest' during marine activities," and added, "We will continue to conduct a variety of education and promotional activities in a single location to enhance time and administrative efficiency through field-oriented activities."

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