"Looking for This Person"... Why Hyundai Motor Company Is Searching for the Porter Owner Who Drove 448,000 km

Netizens Voice Support:

"Hoping for a Heartwarming Reunion"

As a farewell letter left by a truck owner for the vehicle he drove for 29 years became a hot topic, Hyundai Motor Company has begun searching for the owner.

A Farewell Letter Left by the Owner of a Vehicle Presumed to Be a Porter Truck. Screenshot from an Online Community

Recently, a photograph of a handwritten letter titled "Farewell Drive," attached to the windshield of a truck, was shared across social networking services (SNS) and online communities.

The letter included October 28, 1997 as the initial registration date and stated the mileage as 448,000 kilometers. The vehicle in the letter is presumed to be Hyundai Motor Company's 1-ton truck, the Porter.

The owner wrote, "I dedicate these words to my beloved friend who has shared joys and hardships with me for 29 years." He continued, "We met and endured even the storm of the IMF crisis together, and through all that time, you silently bore the burdens of my hard work." The letter went on, "Thanks to you, I raised and educated my two children, both of whom are now doing their best on their own paths. All of this happiness was possible because of you. Thank you so much for driving without any accidents."

The owner also wrote, "I am truly sorry for not being able to keep our promise to always be together as time passed. I will forever cherish your breath and dedication. You were not just a car but a companion, friend, and family member in my life. Thank you for everything over the years, and I am genuinely sorry to have to let you go. Goodbye, my friend." On one corner of the letter, he added, "Thank you for slowly traveling with me, even on this final journey."

Upon seeing this, online users commented, "Both the truck that provided a living safely for 29 years and the owner who recognized its value are remarkable," and "It is touching that the truck was not just a means of transportation but a friend and companion and meant even more."

Comment left by Hyundai Motor Company's official account on Porter driver's "Farewell Letter" post. Screenshot from social networking service (SNS).

As the story gained attention, Hyundai Motor Company itself actively began searching for the owner. Through its official SNS account, Hyundai Motor Company commented, "To the owner, if you see this post, Hyundai Motor Company would really like to express our gratitude. Your devotion over the long span of 29 years truly touched us. If you or someone who knows you sees this, please contact Hyundai Motor Company’s official account." Netizens also joined in, saying, "I hope Hyundai Motor Company meets the owner."

Meanwhile, the Porter is Hyundai Motor Company's representative small truck and has been widely used for many years in the workplaces of self-employed people and small business owners.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.