"Paying for a Pencil Case Stolen 20 Years Ago"... A Heartfelt Gesture at a Supermarket

[Anchor] Let's take a look at our third hot topic.

It is a story about a person who paid for a pencil case they stole during their childhood, 20 years ago.

It is a touching story of a citizen who left cash and an apology letter, expressing remorse for their past actions.

On June 30, a handwritten letter and 250,000 won in cash were found in a donation box at a large supermarket in Cheongju.

In the letter, the citizen introduced themselves as a customer who visited the supermarket 20 years ago.

They explained that as a young and immature child, they had secretly taken a pencil case and stationery, and that they wanted to pay for the items they had not paid for back then, albeit late, as a gesture of reflection and apology.

The supermarket stated that they were deeply moved by the person's mature courage and conscience in not forgetting their mistake and seeking to make it right, even after so much time had passed.

The cash has been delivered to the city of Cheongju.

The city plans to honor the donor's wishes by using the funds to support vulnerable groups.


(Video courtesy of Cheongju City)
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