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Passenger Rescued Mid-Flight on South Korea to Philippines Journey

4/2/2026

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On March 24, a passenger on a South Korea–to–Philippines flight fell seriously ill with difficulty breathing and a dropping pulse.
Dr. Kim Jeong-hwan, a family medicine professor, and doctors on board used a laryngeal mask and an Ambu bag to stabilize her.
Her breathing and pulse improved during the flight.
She was transferred to medical staff on arrival in the Philippines.
Prof. Kim said such in-flight cases are rare.

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Story summary

On March 24, a passenger on a South Korea–to–Philippines flight fell seriously ill with difficulty breathing and a dropping pulse.
Dr. Kim Jeong-hwan, a family medicine professor, and doctors on board used a laryngeal mask and an Ambu bag to stabilize her.
Her breathing and pulse improved during the flight.
She was transferred to medical staff on arrival in the Philippines.
Prof. Kim said such in-flight cases are rare.