Kim Nam-su, the "Iksan fish-shaped bun man," who has donated 3.65 million won every year, donated 3.65 million won again this year.
On the 10th, Iksan City, North Jeolla Province, said that Kim Nam-su, the fish-shaped bun man, entrusted this year's 3.65 million won in donations to help neighbors in need. With this, Kim's year-end donations to help neighbors have continued for 14 years.
Kim, who runs a fish-shaped bun shop across from the back gate of Wonkwang University in Iksan, has been saving 10,000 won every day since 2012 to help those in need, donating 3.65 million won each year.
Kim decided to donate, following the teaching of a mother who liked to give. About 20 years ago, while living in Jeonju, Kim began donating to social welfare facilities and has continued the good deeds to this day after moving to Iksan.
Kim, who once found success running a restaurant and karaoke, also experienced losing everything overnight during the 1997 International Monetary Fund (IMF) foreign exchange crisis.
Kim said, "It may be a small gesture, but I wanted to give back the love I received from my neighbors," and added, "I hope it offers at least a little strength to those spending the cold winter."
Iksan City said, "We are deeply grateful for the warm heart that has continued sharing for a long time," and added, "We will use the donations with care to help those who need support get through the winter."