Delivery Man's Quiet Good Deed: Saves Elderly Man and Says 'It's Nothing Special'

In a heartwarming display of civic duty and compassion, Kim Eui-seop, a dedicated postal worker from the Seocheongju Post Office, has been recognized for his selfless act of saving an elderly man who had collapsed on a road. The incident, which occurred on a quiet street in Osong-eup, highlights the quiet heroism often found in everyday citizens.

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Anyone would help the injured person if they faced the same situation.

Kim, 41, was on his usual delivery route when he discovered the elderly man, Mr. A, lying in the middle of the road, bleeding from the forehead. Initially mistaking the figure for a roadkill animal, Kim approached cautiously, only to find the man unconscious. He immediately attended to Mr. A, checking his consciousness and gently rousing him. Fortunately, the elderly man soon regained awareness.

Instead of insisting on calling emergency services, Mr. A requested that Kim help him contact his wife. The family, alerted by Kim, rushed to the scene and were able to take Mr. A home safely. The story, which could have gone unnoticed, came to light when Mr. A's family visited the Osong Post Office the following day to express their profound gratitude, bringing coffee as a token of their appreciation.

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It's not a big deal, I'm embarrassed.

Kim, however, remained characteristically humble, stating that anyone would have done the same in such a situation and that he felt embarrassed by the attention. This incident is not the first time postal workers in the region have been lauded for their good deeds. Their constant movement throughout the community often places them in a position to be the first responders in various emergencies, acting as an informal network of community safety.

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Our man collapsed, it could have been serious.