Seongdong-gu Haengdang 2-dong Busan Anonymous Donor Sends 100 Masks and Handwritten Letter

Donation Relay Inspired by a Former Brain Lesion Basic Livelihood Recipient's 2 Million Won Donation

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the 13th, an anonymous package arrived at the Haengdang 2-dong Community Service Center in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. It was a post office delivery box from Busan with no sender's name indicated. Upon opening the box, it contained 100 precious masks, which have recently been so scarce that even pharmacies have long lines to obtain them. There was also a handwritten letter included.

The letter expressed that the sender was moved by the recent article about a donation from a brain lesion-disabled resident of Haengdang 2-dong and wanted to contribute a small token of support. On the 4th of this month, Mr. Sunwoo ○○ (60), a basic livelihood security recipient with a brain lesion disability from Haengdang 2-dong, donated 2 million won of his savings to be used for nurses and medical staff struggling due to COVID-19. He wished to give back to those who helped him during his difficult times.

Mr. Sunwoo’s story was reported by various media outlets and touched the hearts of many citizens. That resonance has now returned as another act of kindness.

The anonymous donor introduced herself as a housewife living in Busan and said that upon hearing about Mr. Sunwoo’s donation, she felt both humbled and grateful, hoping to share the masks with those in need, even if only in a small way.

Upon hearing this news, Mr. Sunwoo shyly said, “Masks are scarce worldwide, so I am very thankful that these precious masks were sent for people in need.” He added, “I haven’t done much, but thanks to the many articles published here and there, I have received a lot of praise.”

Song Jae-hoon, head of Haengdang 2-dong, said, “We never expected a package from Busan, so when we opened it, we found such an incredible gift inside.” He continued, “Both Mr. Sunwoo and the anonymous donor show how one donation inspires another, creating a positive influence that continues acts of kindness, giving true hope to all of us during these difficult times.”

Haengdang 2-dong plans to use the donated masks to support low-income individuals with severe disabilities, in accordance with the donor’s wishes.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.