China News Service, August 17. According to the Chinese Embassy in South Korea, on August 17, entrusted by the Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming, Deng Qiong, the Consular Counselor of the Embassy, presented a certificate of commendation to Lin Chengkui, a Chinese citizen who bravely rescued two South Korean elderly people during a heavy rainstorm. .
On the afternoon of August 8, a Korean couple in their 80s surnamed Lee, who lived in the semi-basement of Dongjak District, Seoul, were besieged by torrential rain.
At a critical juncture, Lin Chengkui, a Chinese citizen living in the same building, braved the heavy rain to remove the security window and rushed into the room to rescue the two.
Afterwards, Ms. Li said that without Lin Chengkui's help, the husband and wife might not be alive.
After the incident, South Korean media and netizens spoke highly of Lin Chengkui's righteous actions, calling him a "civilian hero", "helpful" and "impressive".
Deng Qiong made a special trip to Lin Chengkui's house to offer condolences and learn more about his work and living conditions. He said that Lin Chengkui was not afraid of danger in the heavy rain in Seoul, and he helped the trapped Korean citizens, and carried forward the traditional Chinese virtue of being brave and helping others. Korean and Chinese citizens have a strong sense of social responsibility and justice, contributing to the friendship between China and South Korea.
Lin Chengkui thanked the embassy for the commendation and condolences, saying, "I don't think it's a great thing. In that case, it's impossible for anyone to die without help."