"Four Checks Given 'For Neighbors in Need'... It Was an Elderly Basic Livelihood Recipient"

"Not Well-Off but Want to Help"
40 Million Won to Be Delivered to Low-Income Families

The story of an elderly man who readily extended a helping hand to neighbors in need despite his modest circumstances has touched many.

An envelope left behind by a basic livelihood security recipient elderly person. Inside the envelope were four checks (40 million won).
[Photo by Jeongeup City]

On the morning of the 22nd, around 10 a.m., an elderly man visited the welfare team at the Yeonji-dong Community Center in Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk, and handed over a white envelope saying, "Although it is a small amount, I want to donate to help neighbors in need." Inside the envelope, which was labeled "Please use this for neighbors in need," were four checks worth 10 million won each.

The elderly man is known to be a basic livelihood security recipient and participates in a senior employment program despite his limited financial situation.

The man said, "Living alone, I did not have many expenses, so I saved little by little. Although I am not well-off, I want to help neighbors in need as the year ends," adding, "I want to donate quietly without making a fuss." He also requested that his identity not be revealed under any circumstances.

Ko Myeong-seok, head of Yeonji-dong, expressed deep gratitude for the donor's intention to help neighbors in need, saying, "We will do our best to ensure that this precious donation is used to support the local neighbors facing difficulties."

The donation will be delivered to low-income families through the Jeonbuk Community Chest of Korea.

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