Editorial photo #13033792 Disaster and Accident
‘K-Safety’: Introducing Korea’s Disaster Response Model
Members of the Gyeonggi Northern 119 Special Response Unit conduct a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. Spokesperson Baek Sung-du of the National Fire Agency says South Korea's 119 emergency service is provided at no cost and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within 30 seconds. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)