A man in his 50s who collapsed while delivering by motorcycle in midwinter saved five precious lives through brain-death organ donation and departed for the sky.
Korea Organ Donation Agency (KODA) said on the 28th that Han Gi-mun, 55, saved five lives and passed away in eternal rest by donating his heart, lungs, liver, and both kidneys through brain-death organ donation at Inha University Hospital on the 7th.
Han felt dizzy while delivering by motorcycle on the 5th, called for help, and was rushed to the hospital, but ultimately did not regain consciousness and fell into brain death.
Han had told his family that he did not want life-prolonging treatment and that if the chance came to save someone's life, he wanted to donate to save another life. His family took this as his last wish and agreed to donate.
Born the eldest of two brothers in Jeongeup, North Jeolla, Han was warm and considerate and always treated others with a positive demeanor.
Han played baseball from elementary school but suffered an injury in his senior year of high school, gave up college, and did various jobs after graduation. He ran his own businesses, including in food service in Canada, and more recently worked as a motorcycle delivery worker.
Han's younger sibling said, "I'm sorry I didn't pay more attention and look after you, and parting like this leaves me only with regret. Thank you so much for taking good care of our mother and the rest of the family all this time, and I'll do my best to do my part for both of us now. Live well in heaven."