Convenience store GS25 announced on the 13th that it has selected and rewarded Kang Ha-neul (22), the manager of the Suwon Bukmun branch, as a 'GS Hero' for saving a customer who collapsed due to cardiac arrest.
'GS Hero' is a program by GS25 that rewards franchise owners and employees who have engaged in life-saving, sharing, and volunteering activities that serve as social examples.
On the 7th, GS25 invited Manager Kang to the GS Retail headquarters in Yeoksam-dong and held the 'GS Hero' selection ceremony. Heo Seo-hong, the CEO of GS Retail, personally presented Manager Kang with a reward of 1 million won and expressed his gratitude.
Earlier, on the 5th at around 11:47 a.m., Manager Kang performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a male customer in his 50s who collapsed showing symptoms of cardiac arrest in the store, thus saving his life.
As soon as Manager Kang witnessed the customer collapsing while shopping, clutching his chest, he laid the customer down and called 119, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation until the ambulance arrived. The ambulance that arrived later transported the customer to the hospital, and it is reported that the customer is recovering after safely undergoing surgery.
Manager Kang said, 'I was able to take initial action by learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation through first aid videos. I am really glad that the customer is safe, and I would like to express my gratitude to GS25 for creating this opportunity.'
A GS25 official noted, 'The calm response of the staff on site was a decisive factor in saving a precious life,' adding, 'We want to spread positive influence widely by selecting Manager Kang as a GS Hero.'