Woman saves 3 lives through organ donation

Organ doner Oh Young-sun / Courtesy of Korea Organ Donation Agency

A Korean woman who was known for helping others in her daily life saved three people through organ donation in her final moments, medical officials said.

According to the Korea Organ Donation Agency, Oh Young-sun, 67, donated her liver and both kidneys after being declared brain-dead at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital on Oct. 20.

Oh collapsed at her home on Oct. 12 and was rushed to the hospital by family members, but she never regained consciousness, officials said.

Her family decided to proceed with organ donation, saying they hoped she could save other lives even at the end of her own.

Born in Busan as the fourth of seven children — two sons and five daughters — Oh was remembered by relatives as a bright and diligent person who was always willing to help those in need.

Family members said she often stepped forward to assist people facing difficulties and regularly shared homemade food with neighbors.

Oh’s younger sister, Oh Young-ae, said her sister lived her life for others until the very end.

“My sister loved helping people in need, and I believe she must have been happy to live for others even in her final moments,” she said in a statement. “I hope she is happy in heaven, doing everything she wanted to do. I love you.”

The Korea Organ Donation Agency said Oh’s donation brought new life to three patients awaiting transplants.