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Safety is built in the space between ‘probably not’ and ‘what if.’ The best time to prepare for an emergency is before it happens. This case study looks at why hands-on CPR practice matters in one of Seoul’s busiest public spaces—and how an always-available training kiosk can support emergency readiness. CPR Station at The Hyundai Seoul The Hyundai Seoul department store in Yeouido, Seoul Located in the heart of Yeouido, The Hyundai Seoul attracts exceptionally large crowds, especially on weekends. Its expansive atrium, heavy movement between floors, and mix of shopping, exhibitions, dining, and cultural experiences make it a large and complex commercial environment. The original article also references a previously reported cardiac-arrest emergency in an elevator at the store, where a nurse’s timely intervention helped save the person. It is a reminder that emergencies can occur without warning, even in familiar public spaces. Safety Challenges in a Crowded Retail Environ...

Most people say they'd help if someone collapsed in front of them — but few feel sure they'd actually know what to do. That's the gap the Icheon Nambu Health Support Center set out to close by installing IMLAB's CPR Station, a self-guided kiosk that combines CPR theory, hands-on practice, real-time feedback, and remote management, right in its lobby. Interest in self-guided CPR kiosks has been growing across Korea, as public institutions look for smarter ways to deliver health and safety education without needing an instructor on-site. By adding CPR Station, the center can now offer residents structured, repeatable CPR training as part of its everyday health and safety programs. About Icheon Nambu Health Support Center Located in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, the Icheon Nambu Health Support Center began operations in April 2025. It runs a range of health-management and preventive-education programs designed to improve residents' well-being and strengthen their ...

If you're a CPR instructor, you know how difficult it is to carry heavy manikins and set up training equipment. In this case study, we interviewed a professional CPR instructor who tested a portable CPR training device, cprCUBE 3, during a real training session. Here’s what worked and what didn’t. Hello, this is Editor R. Today, we visited Somang Rehabilitation Center in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do. We met with Ms. Yoon Hye-ryeong, a nurse and active CPR instructor, who conducted a training session using our new product, cprCUBE 3. After the session, we had an interview with her. About Somang Rehabilitation Center Somang Rehabilitation Center is located in front of Exit 1 of Namhansanseong Ipku Station on Subway Line 8. The center's mission is to help individuals with disabilities live brighter, healthier lives, overcome their limitations, and gain opportunities for development, enabling them to lead better lives. Their mission and vision truly reflect a dedication ...