Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
Dog saves dementia patient lost on mountain
"Wang Geon" with the woman whose life he saved. Courtesy of National Fire Agency
By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
A service dog has saved the life of a dementia patient, 93, lost on a mountain in Chungju.
According to the National 119 Rescue Headquarters Sunday, the dog, a malinois named “Wang Geon,” 4, found the woman on a mountain on Oct. 2 after a seven-hour search.
The woman was suffering hypothermia and breathing difficulties. After receiving urgent treatment, she has recovered fully, rescue officials said.
There are 29 service dogs for various missions across Korea. Over the past three years, they have participated in 1,626 operations and saved 40 people.