"Young spectator experienced hyperventilation; on-site response was inadequate" — Jeonnam Dragons issues official apology... "Emergency response manual to be revised"

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Professional football K League 2 side Jeonnam Dragons issued an official apology, acknowledging that the on-site response was inadequate regarding a hyperventilation emergency involving a young spectator after the conclusion of a home match.

On the 13th, Jeonnam released an "Apology Statement Regarding the Occurrence of an Emergency Patient at the October 10 Home Match" through the club's official social media channels.

Jeonnam stated, "We sincerely wish for a speedy recovery for the patient following the emergency situation that occurred after the conclusion of our home match against Yongin on October 10."

The club further added, "We deeply apologize for the inadequate response by on-site personnel when the emergency occurred and for failing to provide more prompt and meticulous consideration, such as guiding or accompanying the patient to a nearby hospital in that tense situation," bowing its head while expressing a heavy sense of responsibility.

The controversy arose immediately after the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 match between Jeonnam and Yongin FC held at Gwangyang Football Stadium on the 10th.

At the time, a young spectator exhibited symptoms of hyperventilation, and claims were raised that the initial response by the club and on-site medical staff was inadequate.

The parents of the spectator in question explained the situation at the time through their personal social media accounts the following day.

According to the parents' account, when the child showed signs of hyperventilation, nearby supporters attempted emergency measures, after which they requested the club's personnel to use an ambulance inside the stadium for transport.

However, they claimed to have received a response from club personnel to the effect that they should "call 119 to summon an ambulance."

Subsequently, the parents carried the child out of the stadium and explained that although the child was still experiencing difficulty breathing, appropriate emergency measures were not taken.

According to the parents' explanation, they ultimately took the child directly to the emergency room of a nearby hospital themselves.

During this process, controversy arose over whether the response system of the club and on-site medical staff was appropriate in the event of an emergency within the stadium.

Jeonnam acknowledged that the on-site response was inadequate and promised to prevent recurrence.

The club stated, "Taking this incident as a turning point, we will prioritize the safety of our fans as our top value," adding, "We will revise the emergency response manual and strengthen response training for all security personnel, including staff, on-site staff, and safety-related personnel."

The club further conveyed, "We will do our utmost to ensure that similar cases do not recur in the future," while once again sincerely wishing for a speedy recovery for the patient who experienced the emergency and deeply apologizing to the family members and fans for causing concern and inconvenience.

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