A high school student who was seriously injured while trying to save a classmate during the Jang Yoon-ki incident has been recognized as a hero by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
According to data submitted by the ministry to lawmaker Kwon Chil-seung on August 7, the student, referred to as A, was designated as a level 9 hero during a committee meeting on July 24.
The hero designation is a system in which the state honors and supports individuals who are injured or killed while attempting to save others, regardless of their official duties. A will receive related support following this recognition.
A was injured on May 5 while trying to rescue Lee Chae-won, who was screaming for help near a university in the Gwangsan District of Gwangju. He was stabbed by a knife wielded by Jang Yoon-ki.
Following the incident, the Gwangsan District collaborated with the Gwangju Police Agency to gather investigative materials and medical opinions that could substantiate A's actions, leading to the ministry's application for the hero designation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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