Citizens Send Donations to Help Elderly Korean War Veteran Caught Shoplifting
Hopefully this elderly man is now receiving the assistance he needs so he does not have to shoplift again:
Donations are pouring in for a financially struggling Korean War veteran who was caught stealing food.
Korea Times
According to police and officials at the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs on Monday, more than 20 people have so far contacted them to ask about ways to help the man who is now in his late 80s. Some offered cash, while others sent food and other daily necessities.
They decided to lend a helping hand and joined in following the news that the veteran was being investigated for allegedly stealing several bottles of sesame oil, canned fish and other food products worth 83,000 won ($64) between April and May.
After being apprehended, he immediately apologized and said he did so because he did not have enough money to buy food, police explained.
After serving in the war, the veteran worked as a fisherman for 30 years. Reportedly, he has two children he has lost contact with, and his wife died some years ago.
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