Jaseng Medical Foundation has stepped forward to help a good Samaritan who fell into critical condition after risking his life to stop a truck accident.
The foundation announced on the 24th that it delivered 10 million won in emergency aid to the family of Yang Myung-deok, 68, at Goyang City Hall in Gyeonggi Province on the 23rd.
On January 27, Yang suffered severe injuries to his shoulder, pelvis, and spine while attempting to stop a 1-ton truck with released brakes on a road in Daehwa-dong, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Yang, who had been running a side dish shop nearby with his wife, confirmed at the time that there was no driver in the truck. The empty vehicle was gaining speed down a slope while multiple vehicles including a city bus followed behind on the road.
Yang opened the truck door and climbed into the driver's seat to stop the vehicle, but the truck overturned after skidding on an icy alley road. Thrown from the driver's seat, Yang was transported to hospital where he underwent four surgeries and remains in intensive care. He faces potential paralysis of his lower body and has difficulty communicating.
What makes the situation more tragic is that while Yang's quick judgment prevented a larger accident, his family now faces tens of millions of won in medical expenses. Since it was not his own vehicle, insurance does not apply, leaving them to bear the full cost of treatment. The side dish shop he operated with his wife for nine years will close at the end of this month, creating urgent need for financial support.
Upon learning of the situation, Jaseng Medical Foundation decided to provide emergency support to ensure the hero's noble actions do not result in financial burden. The aid will be delivered to Yang through Goyang City Hall and the Gyeonggi Community Chest of Korea. The foundation also arranged free sponsorship of health supplements including Jaseng black ginseng from Green Myeongpum Pharmaceutical.
"Mr. Yang's courageous action played a major role in preventing what could have been a serious accident," said Park Byung-mo, chairman of the foundation. "We plan to continue various support efforts so that good Samaritans who serve as role models for society can focus on their treatment without financial difficulties."