A Korea University Student Collapsed on the Last Exam Day Before Graduation... Donated Organs to Save 6 Lives and Passed Away

24-Year-Old Late Lee Jooyong Who Passed Away Before Graduation
Organ Donation of Heart, Lungs, Liver, and Eyes to 6 Recipients

A Korea University student who suddenly collapsed and fell into a brain-dead state just before graduating donated his organs, giving new life to six people before passing away.

The Korea Organ Donation Agency announced on the 13th that Lee Juyong (24), who was brain-dead, donated his heart, lungs, liver, both kidneys, pancreas, and both eyes to six recipients at Seoul Asan Medical Center on the 27th of last month before passing away.

Mr. Lee Ju-yong, who gifted a new life to six people. [Image provided by Korea Organ Donation Agency]

Juyong, who was attending Korea University, collapsed while entering his room after finishing his final exam of the first semester of his senior year last month. His family, who found him, immediately called 119 and transported him to the hospital, but he ultimately did not regain consciousness and fell into a brain-dead state.

After hearing from the medical staff that he would "never wake up again," Juyong’s family decided to donate his organs, hoping that he would live on somewhere.

It is reported that Juyong’s family, who had cared for his grandmother undergoing long-term kidney dialysis, understood well the difficulties faced by those suffering from illness. The bereaved family said, "We hope this will give strength to those waiting for transplants."

Born as the eldest of two sons, Juyong was bright and fun-loving, always bringing joy to those around him and was popular among his peers. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandparents and had many talents, especially a love for music, playing the flute in the Guri City Symphony Orchestra and the Korea University Wind Ensemble during his lifetime.

The family said, "There were several critical moments on the day he collapsed, but we respect and are grateful that he endured until the moment of donation," adding, "It seems God protected him so that we can find comfort in knowing he lives on somewhere."

Juyong’s mother also shared a final message, saying, "I really miss you so much. I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you, but I believe your departure was as you wished. Please understand that I will cry just a little. I love you, Juyong."

Meanwhile, it is known that about 20 of Juyong’s friends accompanied him on the way to the hospital for organ donation.

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