A 23-Year-Old Aspiring Baker Shares New Life with 6 People Before Passing Away Peacefully

A Young Adult Working as a Barista After High School Graduation
Donated Heart, Both Lungs, Both Liver Lobes, and Both Kidneys

A woman in her 20s who dreamed of becoming a baker gifted new lives to six people through brain-dead organ donation and passed away.

Jeong Hee-su (23), who saved six lives by donating his heart, both lungs, both livers, and both kidneys.
[Photo by Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency]

On the 23rd, the Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency announced that on August 19th, Jeong Hee-su (23 years old) donated her heart, both lungs, both liver lobes, and both kidneys at Korea University Anam Hospital, saving six lives and becoming an angel in heaven.

Jeong suddenly collapsed at home on July 30th and was transported to the hospital for treatment, but she did not regain consciousness and entered a brain-dead state.

Jeong’s parents could not believe that they would never see their young daughter again, and upon hearing from the medical staff that there was no chance of recovery, they felt that if she could be saved, they would want to give even her heart. However, hoping that she would be remembered as someone who did good deeds like light and salt in the world, they decided to donate for those who suffer somewhere, just like their daughter.

Born as the youngest of two daughters in Seoul, Jeong was bright and cheerful when with her family at home. She grew up receiving much love as the youngest child and was known to be affectionate and generous. However, she was also a shy child who would only answer when asked in front of others.

Jeong was very interested in baking and pastry making, and after graduating from high school, she worked as a barista. Although she was a newcomer to the workforce with less than two years of experience, she was diligent, never arriving late and always starting work by 7 a.m.

Jeong’s mother, Kim Hye-jung, tearfully said, "Heesu, the kindest child in the world. She was so precious to her dad, mom, and sister, but I guess God needed an angel in heaven. Our Heesu lived only 23 short years, but she will forever remain in our hearts. Mom loves you so much and will never forget you. Thank you for being born as my daughter."

Moon In-seong, director of the Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency, said, "We once again express our gratitude to donor Jeong Hee-su, who left before fulfilling her dreams, and to her family who decided to donate out of concern for others in pain. We will all work together to ensure that this warm heart is well conveyed."

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