In March 2019, a short note with cash was delivered to a bus company in Korea.
“About forty years ago, I stole a coin from a receptionist while working at your company, and two mops. Please forgive me. I have enclosed 35,000 won [30 dollars].”
As no sender was written in the letter and it’s what happened decades ago, the company had no way to find who sent it. A company official said, “It’s a short but sincere letter. I could feel the weight of guilt and sincerity of asking for forgiveness, which the person had kept in heart for forty years.”
In May 2017, a woman in her sixties visited a train station. When she was a high school student, she stole a 550-won commuter’s ticket at the station. The woman handed out a letter that reads, “I’m really ashamed of that moment and I’ve always regretted it. It hasn’t been erased from my conscience for long. It may not be enough to pay it back a thousand times. Now I’m glad to be able to pay it back.” 550,000 won (470 dollars) was enclosed with the letter.
No matter how small a fault is, it is not easy to admit it and ask for forgiveness. They must’ve been courageous enough to do so, thanks to their beautiful conscience.