Lee Eun-kyo
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| Native name | 이은교 |
| Born | 1983-02-08 Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| 💀Died | 2014-07-17 Jangdeok-dong, Gwangju, South Korea2014-07-17 |
| Cause of death | Gwangju Fire Helicopter Crash |
| Resting place | Daejeon National Cemetery (firefighter section) |
| 🏳️ Nationality | South Korean |
| 💼 Occupation | Firefighter (Fire Sergeant) |
| 📆 Years active | 2010–2014 |
| 👔 Employer | Gangwon-do Fire Headquarters, Special Rescue Unit, 1st Aviation Team |
| Known for | Died in line of duty during search and rescue operations for the MV Sewol ferry disaster |
| 🏅 Awards | Posthumous promotion by one rank |
Lee Eun-kyo (Hangul: 이은교; February 8, 1983 – July 17, 2014) was a South Korean firefighter affiliated with the 1st Aviation Team of the Special Rescue Unit under the Gangwon-do Fire Headquarters. He was born in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Province, and was appointed as a firefighter on December 21, 2010. He performed various rescue missions, especially aerial operations related to water and mountain rescues. Lee was regarded by his colleagues as a diligent and passionate team member, known for his dedication to fieldwork and self-improvement.
Life
He died in a helicopter crash during a mission related to search and rescue operations for the Sewol ferry disaster, and was posthumously promoted by one rank. He is buried at the Daejeon National Cemetery in the section designated for firefighters.[1]
On July 17, 2014, Lee Eun-kyo died in a helicopter crash while returning from a search and rescue mission related to the MV Sewol ferry disaster. The accident occurred near Jangdeok-dong, Gwangsan District, Gwangju, when a Eurocopter AS365N3 operated by the fire department crashed near an apartment complex. All crew members on board were killed. The helicopter had been involved in search operations off the coast of Jindo, Jeollanam-do, and was returning to base due to worsening weather conditions. A joint national memorial ceremony was held at the Gangwon Provincial Government Office, and all victims, including Lee, were posthumously promoted by one rank.[2][3]
At the time of his death, Lee held the rank of Fire Sergeant (local level) and was reportedly preparing for marriage. He had expressed interest in institutional reform within the firefighting service and had publicly advocated for the nationalization of firefighter status via social media shortly before the accident. After his death, he was buried in the firefighter section of the Daejeon National Cemetery. The accident sparked public attention on the safety management of firefighting helicopters in South Korea and prompted discussions about modernization of rescue equipment and improvement of working conditions for firefighters.[4][5][6][7][8]
References
- ↑ ""순직 이은교 소방관, 동료들 '복귀하면 소주 한 잔 하자' 울컥"". Newsis (in 한국어). 2014-07-18. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ "One hour before crash, Lee Eun-kyo posted about firefighter national status on SNS". NoCut News (in 한국어). 2014-07-18. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ "Poignant rescue footage of late firefighter Lee Eun-kyo". Seoul Shinmun (in 한국어). 2014-07-22. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ "Lee Eun-kyo – Fallen Firefighter Memorial" (in 한국어). National Fire Agency. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ↑ "Firefighter Lee Eun-kyo posted about national status of firefighters an hour before the crash" (in 한국어). NoCut News. 2014-07-17. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ↑ "Lee Eun-kyo and four others die in helicopter crash…Joint memorial ceremony held" (in 한국어). Yonhap News Agency. 2014-07-22. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ↑ "Five firefighters posthumously promoted after helicopter crash" (in 한국어). Nate News. 2014-07-18. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ↑ "Firefighter Lee Eun-kyo dies in helicopter crash after Sewol search mission" (in 한국어). HuffPost Korea. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
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