Man in His 50s Collapses During Winter Motorcycle Delivery, Saves Five Lives Before Passing Away

Han Kimoon Expressed His Wish to Donate Organs
Collapsed from Dizziness While Delivering on Motorcycle and Declared Brain-Dead

A man in his 50s who collapsed after experiencing dizziness while delivering on a motorcycle and never regained consciousness has given new life to five people before passing away.

Donor Han Kimoon. Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency

According to the Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency on January 28, Han Kimoon (age 55) saved the lives of five people through brain-dead organ donation at Inha University Hospital on January 7 and was laid to rest. On January 5, while delivering on a motorcycle, Han felt dizzy and called 119 for emergency assistance. He was rushed to the hospital but never regained consciousness and was declared brain-dead. With his family's consent, Han donated his heart, lungs, liver, and both kidneys, saving five lives.

Han had previously expressed to his family that he did not wish to receive life-sustaining treatment and, if ever given the chance to save someone’s life due to brain death, he wanted to donate his organs to help others. His family regarded this as his last wish and, wanting to share hope with others, agreed to the donation.

Born as the eldest of two brothers in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, Han played baseball from elementary school but gave up attending university after an injury in his third year of high school. After graduation, he worked various jobs, including running his own business and working in the restaurant industry in Canada, and most recently as a motorcycle delivery driver. He was known for his warm and considerate personality, always treating others kindly and maintaining a positive attitude.

Han’s younger brother said, “I feel sorry for not having paid more attention to my brother, and now that we have parted this way, I am left with only regrets. I am deeply grateful for how well he cared for our mother and family, and I will do my best to take his place from now on. I hope he rests well in heaven.” He also added, “People who work as motorcycle delivery drivers are exposed to various risks such as accidents, cold weather, and illness, so I hope that social discussions will lead to improved measures for their safety.”