코로나 관련 기부... 손편지 세례<br /><br />South Korean citizens, even those who don't have much for themselves, are sharing with others in these trying times.<br />Donations, along with accompanying handwritten notes, have left the recipients feeling touched.<br />Kim Do-yeon reports.<br />South Koreans of all ages are making donations to people in need, and they're sending notes along with them.<br />This gift of money and masks was sent to Gwanak-gu District Office in Seoul.<br />The sender says in her note that she was motivated when she read about an elderly lady who managed to give... despite living on state benefits.<br />The writer says that as part of the younger generation, he or she is ashamed of having not done much until now.<br />And this donor said, "For those with more, this is nothing, but to us, who don't have much, it's a lot."<br />Along with the note, there was cash worth around 650 U.S. dollars and some masks, which are hard to get a hold of in Korea.<br />The donor is anonymous, but we were able to see security footage of her waving off the staff who wanted her credentials.<br />In another instance, a resident of Ulsan left this note at a police station along with around 850 U.S. dollars in cash and some masks.<br />The note inside the black plastic bag said that she's a street vendor who is also a beneficiary of government assistance.<br />And many hearts were captured by this piggy bank, left at a government office by a nine-year-old.<br />In her letter, she says she's touched by the healthcare workers and their sacrifices.<br />She's always home anyways, she writes,... so she doesn't need the money.<br />For many people practicing social distancing, these donations and heartfelt notes are a foundation that gives them the strength to get through an emotionally difficult time.<br />Kim Do-yeon, Arirang News.<br />
