Suwon City Presents Commemorative Compensation Certificate to Family of Sacrifice Victim

Suwon City presented a commemorative compensation certificate to the bereaved family of Kim Jun, a sacrifice victim who went missing after being swept away by waves while attempting to rescue a friend who had fallen into the sea, on December 28.

Kim, who was decided as a sacrifice victim, was returning from a dinner gathering with eight friends near the park bench area of Dolsan Bridge under the Dolsan Bridge in Doldong-dong, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, on November 28, 2003 at approximately 9:30 p.m., when he witnessed two female companions from the group struggling in the sea below the Dolsan Bridge.

As Kim rushed into the sea to rescue them, he was swept away by the strong current and went missing. At the time of the accident, the Yeosu Maritime Police Station mobilized patrol boats and conducted search operations, but he was not found.

Kim went missing while performing a righteous act to save another person's life and has now received national recognition and honors.

Suwon Mayor Kim Yong-seo stated, "We honor the spirit of the late Kim Jun, who has been recognized as a sacrifice victim, and hope that all citizens of Suwon cherish righteous action deeply in their hearts."