Son Jeongmin's Father Thanks Citizens for Gifts, Saying "I Brought Them All Home to Show Jeongmin"

Gifts sent by citizens to comfort the family of the late Son Jeong-min, who went missing in the Han River and was found dead. / Photo by Son's father, Son Hyun, on his blog

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Joo-hee] Son Hyun, the father of university student Son Jeong-min (22), who went missing and was found dead at Seoul Hangang Park, expressed his gratitude for the gifts and support sent by citizens on Parents' Day.

On the 9th, Son posted on his blog, "I am an ordinary middle-aged man who doesn't really remember doing anything special on Parents' Day, and I don't recall receiving anything memorable from Jeong-min. But today has become a meaningful day in a different way," revealing drawings, carnations, and letters he received from citizens.

Son said, "I didn't know so many people came and went at the place where Jeong-min was found," and added, "Many people who were waiting gave me gifts. I am truly grateful."

A drawing sent by a citizen to comfort the family of the late Son Jeong-min, who went missing in the Han River and was found dead. / Photo by Son's father, Son Hyun, from his blog

Son then mentioned a drawing of Jeong-min's face among the gifts he received, saying, "It's a photo I like, and I was surprised and moved at how they knew and drew it," adding, "Jeong-min's bright and innocent appearance is well captured. I brought it all home and placed it in front of Jeong-min's portrait so he could see it." The drawing also included the words, "Let's definitely meet again, my eternal mom and dad, I love you."

He continued, "I am grateful for all this support and feel it is too much, but I will try to endure until the conclusion," and concluded, "I am very curious about how it will end. Whether it will be a harsh truth or endless questions..."

Meanwhile, according to reports, the police have secured CCTV footage showing friend A, who drank with Jeong-min on the day of the incident, and A's family disposing of the shoes A wore that day, and are investigating. Earlier, Son Hyun raised suspicions about the disposal of A's shoes by A's family, finding it questionable.

The police also stated that they are analyzing the situation based on footage from 54 park CCTV cameras during Son's disappearance time and black box data from 133 vehicles entering the park.

Jeong-min went missing after drinking near the Hangang Park water taxi boarding area from around 11 p.m. on the 24th of last month until about 2 a.m. the next day, after which he fell asleep. He was found dead underwater in the Hangang River five days later, on the 30th of last month.

The police have requested an autopsy of Jeong-min's body from the National Forensic Service to investigate the exact cause of death. The cause is expected to be revealed around mid-month when the detailed examination results come out.

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