A 3-year-old boy died unexpectedly while napping at a daycare in Cheongju, South Korea.
According to police and fire authorities, a report was received around 2:52 p.m. on September 4, stating that a child was not breathing at a daycare in the Seowon District of Cheongju.
The daycare teacher checked on the boy, identified as A, after he did not wake up after nap time. A was found lying face down on the floor and was unresponsive.
A was transported to a hospital in cardiac arrest but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
He had been napping since around 1 p.m. after having lunch and reportedly had no known health issues. There were also no signs of trauma or abuse.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding A's death and have requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service to determine the exact cause. They are also analyzing the daycare's internal CCTV footage.
Under the Infant and Toddler Care Act and related safety management standards, daycare teachers are required to continuously monitor children during nap time. If the investigation finds that the teacher neglected this duty or delayed emergency measures after noticing any signs of distress, charges of negligent homicide may be applied.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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