Seoul Metro Commends Employees for Preventing Subway Safety Accidents

Seoul Metro reaffirmed its commitment to a ‘Safety First’ management philosophy by presenting certificates of commendation to three employees who contributed to the prevention of subway safety accidents.

According to the company on September 18, on September 16 it held the ‘2026 Safety Sector Recognition Employee President’s Commendation Ceremony’ to encourage employees recognized for their achievements in preventing major accidents and promoting a culture of safety.

President Kim Taegyun (second from left) and employees awarded for outstanding safety achievements. Provided by Seoul Metro.

Jin Jeongil, deputy station manager at Namsan Station, was commended for identifying the risk of citizens colliding with the station entrance shutter during the last train hours and proposing the installation of an audiovisual alarm system near the shutter, thereby preventing accidents.

Jo Eunhee, an assistant manager in the Architectural Planning Team, actively promoted the installation of canopies and the application of non-slip treatments to stairs in order to prevent citizens from tripping and falling inside the station. In particular, she introduced the burner construction method, which heats and roughens the surface of stairways, thereby contributing to slip-and-fall accident prevention.

Kang Byungwoo, manager at the Dapsimni Train Operation Office, suggested improving lighting in tunnels and train depots to prevent drivers from slipping or falling when boarding or alighting trains in tunnels and at the depot at night.

This event was the first commendation ceremony held since President Kim Taegyun’s inauguration. The company organized the event with both headquarters and field executives present, to publicly recognize the achievements of outstanding employees and raise employee pride.

Following the award ceremony, the ‘Comprehensive Safety Meeting for Serious Accident Prevention’ was held, where participants shared plans for improving vulnerabilities in this year’s safety sector, current efforts in managing high-risk and high-frequency industrial accidents, as well as congestion management. Attendees also discussed company-wide safety management strategies and improvement measures.

President Kim Taegyun said, “Just as the employees who received awards today have, we need managers to better support field employees so they can focus even more on safety activities. Rather than relying solely on numbers in reports, we will place greater trust in voices from the field and ensure safety through site-based management.”

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