Only Son's Wedding in Three Months... Father Who Left After Saving Six Lives

Ahead of Only Son's Wedding in February Next Year
Father Suddenly Collapses and Falls into Brain Death
Donates Heart, Liver, Kidneys, and Eyes to 6 Recipients
Son: "So Proud and Miss You So Much"

Seo Young-taek, who donated organs after brain death, gave life to six people. Provided by Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency

A man in his 60s, who suddenly collapsed and fell into a brain-dead state while walking ahead of his only son's wedding, saved six lives through organ donation before passing away.

On the 19th, the Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency announced that the late Seo Young-taek (67), who was brain-dead on the 30th of last month, donated his heart, liver, kidneys (left and right), and eyes (left and right) to six people through brain-dead organ donation at Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital before passing away.

According to the donation agency, Mr. Seo was found collapsed on the street on the 23rd of last month by a passerby and was transported to the emergency room, but he never regained consciousness and became brain-dead. His family recalled that Mr. Seo was always the first to lend a hand to those in need and agreed to the donation with the hope that he could save someone’s life.

Born as the youngest of six siblings (three brothers and three sisters) in Busan, the deceased had a bright and lively personality and enjoyed taking care of those around him. He worked at a manufacturing factory and enjoyed playing billiards with friends whenever he had time. He also planned to frequently have meals with his only son’s fianc?e, with their wedding scheduled for February next year.

Seo Young-taek, who shared life with six people through brain-dead organ donation. Provided by Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency

The family expressed their wishes to the recipients of the deceased’s organs, saying, “We hope the person who received our father’s organs lives healthily on behalf of him as well.” The deceased’s son said, “My father always lived by sharing and giving to others. I am so proud that he saved other lives on his final journey, and I really miss him,” conveying his last farewell.

Lee Sam-yeol, director of the Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency, said, “We express our gratitude to the donor Mr. Seo, who practiced donation to save other lives, and to his bereaved family who shared his will,” adding, “We hope the warm love of the donor who saved other lives at the end of his life spreads widely.”

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