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Told to Evacuate, They Protest "We Came So Far, But..." A Day in the Life of the Coast Guard

Yang Hyun-yi

Published : Jul 24, 2026 7:10 PM

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As the peak summer vacation season arrives.

With more people visiting the sea, including beaches and tidal flats, the risk of maritime accidents is also growing. Incidents continue to occur, such as people being stranded by rising tides, boats breaking down and drifting at sea, and individuals falling into danger while night-time tidal flat foraging.

In the sea where emergencies can strike anytime and anywhere, tension cannot be lowered even for a single moment. Protecting the lives of citizens on the front lines are none other than the Coast Guard.

They conduct patrols across land and sea, and when a report is received, rescue boats and patrol cars are dispatched simultaneously to secure the golden time.

From beach safety management to rescuing people stranded on tidal flats and cracking down on illegal tidal flat foraging. We captured a day in the life of the Coast Guard, who run around the scene day and night so that citizens can enjoy the sea with peace of mind.

(Reported by Lee Kang-san | Produced by Yang Hyun-yi | Video Editing by Na Hong-hee | Design by Lee Soo-min | Produced by Morning Wide Part 3)