A 50-Year-Old Bus Driver Who Wanted to Save Someone... Gave New Life to 4 People and Went to Heaven

Bus Driver in His 50s... Gifts New Life Through Organ Donation to 4 Recipients

The late Im Hyo-seong (left), his mother, and older brother Im Ik-seong
[Photo courtesy of Korea Organ Tissue Donation Agency]

A bus driver in his 50s from Incheon, known for always being kind to passengers, passed away after donating his organs to give new life to four people.

On the 21st, the Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency announced that on the 10th of last month, bus driver Lim Hyo-seong (53) donated his lungs, liver, and both kidneys at Inha University Hospital, gifting new lives to four individuals.

Lim suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed on the 4th of last month. He was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery but ultimately did not regain consciousness and was declared brain dead. Lim's family recalled his words, "At the end of my life, I want to do something good by saving others," and decided to proceed with the donation.

Born as the youngest of six siblings (three brothers and three sisters) in Incheon, Lim had a cheerful and bright personality that always lit up those around him. In his youth, he ran a cleaning business before obtaining a large vehicle license 17 years ago and working as a bus driver. While driving city buses in Incheon, he consistently maintained kindness and took the lead in helping passengers with disabilities, earning high recognition from those around him.

Lim's older brother, Lim Ik-seong, emotionally said, "Hyo-seong, please watch over your only son and our mother who suffers from dementia, even from the heavens. Rest peacefully in the sky," moving those who heard his words.

After the story became known, netizens left comments mourning the deceased, such as "May you rest in peace in heaven," "Why does heaven only take good people?" "Our deepest condolences," "A sincere and warm person. It breaks my heart," and "I will remember the driver's smile."

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