Amid the devastation caused by the extreme downpours in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, one anonymous child’s simple act of kindness has moved the hearts of many.
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| Anonymous Child’s Heartfelt Donation |
On August 2, a carefully wrapped box was discovered in front of the Gapyeong Fire Station. Inside the box were a handwritten letter, snacks, vitamins, gum worth approximately ₩13,000, and even ₩50,000 in cash — all donated anonymously.
The heartfelt note, written in a child's unsteady handwriting, read:
“Dear firefighters, please use this money to help people in our neighborhood who suffered flood damage but have no one to help them. It’s not a lot, but I hope it helps. Thank you for always working so hard for us. Please enjoy the vitamins and gum I included.”
Fire station staff were reportedly touched by the sincere gesture, smiling as they read the note.
A Gapyeong Fire Department official commented,
“We were deeply moved by the child’s thoughtful heart. We will make sure the donation is used where it’s truly needed.”
Authorities are currently verifying the procedures to ensure that the donated items and funds are properly delivered to local flood victims or other residents in need.
Learn Korean Through The Child's Heartfelt Letter
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| Child's heartfelt letter |
Letter Text
Key Vocabulary
- 소방관 아저씨들 – firefighters (lit. “firefighter uncles,” a childlike expression)
- 비 피해 – flood damage (lit. “rain damage”)
- 입다 – to suffer, to incur (in this context, 피해를 입다 = to suffer damage)
- 도와줄 사람 – someone to help
- 돈이 크지 않다 – the money isn’t much (lit. “the money isn’t big”)
- 좋은 곳 – good place, meaningful cause
- 항상 – always
- 힘들게 일하다 – to work hard
- 감사해요 – thank you (polite and heartfelt)
- 드시다 – to eat (honorific of 먹다)
Grammar Notes
-아/어 주세요 (Please do something):
Expresses a polite request.- Example: 도와주세요 (Please help)
-을/를 위해(서) (For someone/something):
Used to show purpose or beneficiary.- Example: 가족을 위해 열심히 일해요 (I work hard for my family.)
Translation
Dear firefighters,
Please use this money to help people in our neighborhood who were affected by the flood but have no one to help them.
It’s not a lot, but I hope it’s used for a good cause.
Thank you for always working so hard for us.
Please enjoy the vitamins and gum.
Thank you.