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28 November 2025

An EC-225 multi-purpose heavy firefighting helicopter manufactured by Airbus in France is displayed to foreign media during a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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28 November 2025

An EC-225 multi-purpose heavy firefighting helicopter manufactured by Airbus in France is displayed to foreign media during a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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28 November 2025

An EC-225 multi-purpose heavy firefighting helicopter manufactured by Airbus in France is displayed to foreign media during a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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28 November 2025

An EC-225 multi-purpose heavy firefighting helicopter manufactured by Airbus in France is displayed to foreign media during a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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28 November 2025

An EC-225 multi-purpose heavy firefighting helicopter manufactured by Airbus in France is displayed to foreign media during a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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28 November 2025

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.

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28 November 2025

A rescue dummy, designed to match the weight of an adult man, is positioned at a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and provides English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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28 November 2025

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.

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28 November 2025

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.

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28 November 2025

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.

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28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo (center), coordinator Kwon Ju-ri (right), and Lee Ro-woon (left) brief foreign journalists on the role of the Regional Trauma Center and helicopter EMS operations at the rooftop helipad of Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The center is the largest and most active trauma facility in northern Gyeonggi and works closely with the 119 emergency services. Director Cho wears an aviation suit jacket and backpack instead of a traditional doctor's gown and hand-carried bag, as regular gowns can be caught in helicopter rotor blades.

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28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's role and operations at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center is the largest and most active trauma facility in the region, working closely with the 119 emergency services and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service). The center is a specialized facility providing 24-hour rapid surgery and treatment for severe trauma patients, such as those injured in traffic accidents or falls, whereas general emergency rooms treat a wider range of patients, from minor injuries to serious illnesses. Director Cho notes that if the hospital is centrally located in the country, it can cover all of South Korea, and he hopes to achieve that vision.

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28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's role and operations at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center is the largest and most active trauma facility in the region, working closely with the 119 emergency services and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service). The center is a specialized facility providing 24-hour rapid surgery and treatment for severe trauma patients, such as those injured in traffic accidents or falls, whereas general emergency rooms treat a wider range of patients, from minor injuries to serious illnesses. Director Cho notes that if the hospital is centrally located in the country, it can cover all of South Korea, and he hopes to achieve that vision.

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28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo (center), coordinator Kwon Ju-ri (right), and Lee Ro-woon (left) brief foreign journalists on the role of the Regional Trauma Center and helicopter EMS operations at the rooftop helipad of Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The center is the largest and most active trauma facility in northern Gyeonggi and works closely with the 119 emergency services. Director Cho wears an aviation suit jacket and backpack instead of a traditional doctor's gown and hand-carried bag, as regular gowns can be caught in helicopter rotor blades.

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28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's operations and capabilities at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The center is the largest and most active trauma facility in northern Gyeonggi and works closely with the 119 emergency services. Director Cho wears an aviation suit jacket and backpack instead of a traditional doctor's gown and hand-carried bag, as regular gowns can be caught in helicopter rotor blades. The aviation suit and backpack are free of straps or attachments.

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28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's operations and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service) at the rooftop helipad of Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The center is the largest and most active trauma facility in northern Gyeonggi and works closely with the 119 emergency services. Director Cho wears an aviation suit jacket and backpack instead of a traditional doctor's gown and hand-carried bag, as regular gowns can be caught in helicopter rotor blades.

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