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 The Korea Coast Guard will expand the recruitment of civilian marine rescue team members who are supporting the search and rescue activities of the KCG. As each KCG patrol boat is responsible for about 10 times(6,385km2) the area of Seoul (605.2km2), there are physical limitations in responding to all maritime accidents quickly. In response, civilian marine rescue team members have a close cooperative relationship with KCG and are making generous efforts to protect the precious lives and property of the people through active rescue activities in the event of a maritime accident. Last year, out of a total of 3,820 ship accidents in the ocean, 305ships (1,389 people) were rescued by civilian marine rescue team members. Considering the importance of civilian marine rescue team members, the KCG plans to expand the number of its members from 4,681 to 7,000 by the end of this year. Qualifications for the application are not only fishermen, but also private ship operators such as pleasure boats and drone operators who are familiar with local affairs, and those who can participate in activities. In particular, the KCG plans to organize unmanned aerial vehicles (drone) operators, which will be recruited for the first time this year, into patrol teams and actively use them to help prevent accidents in vulnerable areas such as coastal areas where KCG patrol vessels are difficult to access.
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