Pocheon City Imposes Up to 3 Million KRW Fine for Failure to Conduct AED Inspections

Enforcement Begins on August 17
Please Ensure Regular Inspections

Pocheon City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Young-hyun) announced on the 5th that it urges institutions obligated to have Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to fulfill their inspection duties, warning that failure to comply may result in fines of up to 3 million KRW.

Pocheon City urged compliance with the inspection obligations for institutions required to be equipped with automated external defibrillators. Photo by Pocheon City

Automated External Defibrillators are essential emergency devices that increase the survival rate of cardiac arrest patients. They must be installed in institutions mandated by law and regularly inspected to ensure proper functioning, maintaining readiness for immediate use in emergencies.

According to Article 47-2, Paragraph 3 of the Emergency Medical Service Act, institutions required to have AEDs must inspect the equipment at least once a month and report the results to the relevant mayor, county governor, or district head.

Furthermore, under Article 62 of the same law, failure to report inspection results may result in fines of up to 3 million KRW. This regulation will be enforced starting August 17, 2025. Accordingly, all obligated institutions must strictly comply with legal requirements to avoid penalties.

A Pocheon City official stated, “Continuous management and inspection of AEDs are key elements for prompt emergency treatment,” adding, “We will actively guide all obligated institutions to thoroughly conduct and report monthly inspections and will rigorously manage the inspection status.”