Changwon Coast Guard Promotes Marine Safety Again at 3.15 Marathon This Year

The Changwon Maritime Police Station in Gyeongnam participated in the 3.15 Marathon held at 3.15 Marine Nuri Park in Masanhappo-gu, Changwon this year as well, conducting a maritime safety campaign.

On the 23rd, Changwon Maritime Police announced that about 50 staff members participated as marathon runners at the event venue and operated campaign booths to create a safer sea, including ▲life raft experience ▲maritime police uniform experience ▲CPR training.

Children are trying on Coast Guard uniforms at the Changwon Coast Guard Marine Safety Campaign booth held during the 3.15 Marathon. Provided by Changwon Coast Guard Station

A photo zone was also set up where visitors could take pictures with the official maritime police mascots Haenuri and Haeuri, as well as patrol vehicles.

An event was also held where marathon participants could borrow life jackets, and those who completed the marathon while properly wearing the life jacket were given commemorative gifts.

The 3.15 Marathon was organized and hosted by the 3.15 Uprising Commemoration Association and the 3.15 Marathon Preparation Committee, with support from Changwon City and Muhak Joheundae Co., Ltd., to commemorate the 3.15 Uprising, a large-scale protest that took place in Masan in response to the fraudulent March 15, 1960 election.

At the Changwon Coast Guard maritime safety campaign booth operated during the 3.15 Marathon, citizens are learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Photo by Changwon Coast Guard Station

A Changwon Maritime Police official said, "Through this year's 3.15 Marathon, we had a meaningful time spreading maritime safety culture and instilling safety awareness," and added, "We will continue to strive to raise awareness of the importance of maritime safety through various campaigns that the public can relate to."