"I Will Be a Person Who Gives Good Influence"… Son Jeong-min Leaves a Message for His Late Grandmother

Father of Son Jeongmin Reveals KakaoTalk Messages Left by Son Before Passing

On the afternoon of the 30th, rescue workers are recovering the body of university student Son Jeong-min, who was found dead six days after going missing, from the Han River near Banpo Hangang Park in Seoul.

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] The late Son Jeongmin (22), who went missing at Seoul Hangang Park and was found dead after six days, was revealed to have lost his grandmother about a month before his disappearance, evoking deep sorrow. In particular, Jeongmin had vowed to his late grandmother, "I will strive to become a person who can have a positive influence on others," which adds to the poignancy.

Jeongmin's father, Son Hyun (50), shared on his blog early on the 11th, "Jeongmin wrote the following on March 13, the day his grandmother passed away," and disclosed KakaoTalk messages sent by Jeongmin during his lifetime.

In the message, Jeongmin said, "Grandma, I am so sorry for crying and going home the last time I saw you. I am also sorry for not being able to stay with you until the end, and sorry for not being able to see you off in the morning."

On the 10th, a doctor's gown commemorating the late Son Jeong-min was placed near the water taxi dock at Banpo Hangang Park in Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

He continued, "You must be meeting grandpa after a long time, so I hope you are having a good time talking about many things you wanted to say," and added, "Now that I think about it, I don't really know much about grandma. If I had known it would be like this, I would have asked about grandma's old stories and called more often. Thank you for always loving me, and please don't be in pain there and live happily."

Jeongmin also said, "From now on, I will listen well to dad and try to become a person who can have a good influence on others. Please watch over me," and "Let's definitely meet later. I will not forget and will come find you. I miss you so much and really, really love you."

Regarding this, Son Hyun expressed his grief, saying, "He listened well to me and could have met her much later, so why did he go so soon?"

A post written by the late Jeongmin Son, missing his grandmother. Photo by Hyun Son, Jeongmin's father, captured from his blog.

Meanwhile, Son Hyun recently revealed that he and his wife visited the hospital due to deteriorating health.

He said, "While listening to the opposing lawyer's story, I suddenly felt my blood run cold. My heart was pounding, and the thought that everything was in vain flashed through my mind," expressing his frustration, "There are so many suspicions, yet they say they cannot connect them." He added, "Anyway, I have to stay calm."

Earlier, on the 24th of last month around 10:30 p.m., Son left home and was drinking with his friend A at the grassy area of Hangang Park after ordering delivery food. He went missing during this time. Then, six days later on the 30th at around 3:50 p.m., his body was found near the Hangang Park water taxi dock by a private rescuer.

The police have secured and are analyzing 54 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and black boxes from 133 vehicles near the Hangang Park area where Jeongmin went missing.

Additionally, the police have requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service to investigate the cause of Jeongmin's death. The exact autopsy results are expected to be released around mid-month.

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