A 60-year-old man who contributed to the advancement of information and communication technology (IT) in Korea has passed away after donating his organs in a brain-dead state, saving two lives.
The Korea Organ Donation Agency (KODA) announced on the 25th that Seong-yong Seo (62 years old) saved two lives by donating his left and right kidneys at Chungnam National University Hospital, and gifted a new life to more than 100 patients suffering from functional disabilities through tissue donation before he peacefully passed away on the 29th of last month.
Mr. Seo suddenly collapsed after visiting his mother in Daegu on the 22nd of last month and was urgently transported to the hospital; however, he ultimately did not regain consciousness and fell into a brain-dead state. His family decided to donate his organs with the hope that he would do something good to save other lives.
Born as the fifth of six children in Daegu, Mr. Seo dedicated his entire life to research and family while serving as a Ph.D. in engineering at KT Corporation for 34 years. After retiring, he cherished time with his family and continued a healthy lifestyle by enjoying various sports, such as cycling, table tennis, and tennis. Recently, he also focused on practicing billiards by himself and lived a life that served as an example to those around him with his quiet yet serious personality.
The deceased's spouse, Jeong Nanyoung, expressed deep condolences, saying, "Honey, thank you for leading our family so well all this time. I will cherish the beautiful days we had together for a long time. I love you, respect you, and thank you. Please be happy in heaven and wait for us to meet again. I love you."