South Korean elderly man donates over $8,000 earned from collecting waste paper

An 86-year-old man in Seosan, South Korea, has demonstrated extraordinary generosity by donating 11.68 million won (approximately $8,400 USD) to support single-parent families. Yoon Chung-sik, a resident of Jigok-myeon, personally delivered the funds to the city's social welfare department, expressing a desire to contribute positively to society.

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I wanted to do some good deeds.

Mr. Yoon collected the substantial sum over the course of a year by diligently gathering and selling waste paper. He stated that reflecting on his past life inspired him to do good deeds, and he hopes his contribution will offer some relief to single-parent families raising children in challenging circumstances. His act of kindness highlights a deep commitment to community welfare.

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I hope it can be of some help to single-parent families raising children in difficult environments.

This significant donation is not an isolated event for Mr. Yoon. Since 2020, he has consistently supported those in need, contributing a total of 27.88 million won to various causes, including aid for disaster victims and assistance for underprivileged neighbors. His sustained efforts underscore a remarkable dedication to philanthropy.

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We express our deep gratitude and respect to the elder who has practiced sharing for a long time despite his modest circumstances.

Kim Young-sik, head of the social welfare department, expressed profound gratitude and respect for Mr. Yoon's enduring generosity. He assured that the funds would be carefully managed and delivered to single-parent families, serving as a beacon of hope, inspired by the elder's sincere intentions. The city official emphasized how such acts of giving, especially from those with modest means, deeply resonate within the community.

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We will carefully deliver your sincere intentions to single-parent families, giving them great hope.