마법으로도 짓지 못할 ‘듬직한 집’이 되어 줄게!

은혜(64, Mongolian name Enkhasaragal) shared her cake with three young people: Aisha (21, Kirghizstan), Marina (24, Mongolia), and Asim (19, Pakistan). Asim's hand filled the last gap between the others, symbolizing their unity. The four hands held each other, supporting their hearts. When asked about their wishes, the three young people simply smiled.

"One, two, three." In sync with the host's cue, they cut the cake into four pieces. Their mouths lit up like a candle flame. The wishes were not the usual ones; they were unique and perhaps even comical. "As blue as spring," they longed for things that should come naturally at their age. The young people felt sorry for themselves, yet they held onto these wishes.

Their father's wish was simply to be ordinary, not extraordinary. He had come to seek help only to receive support from the three young people. At the ceremony, the host introduced Asim, Marina, and Aisha to their father, Taewan. Taewan, who sat across the table, smiled at the three young people. "He is a bit bulky," Taewan admitted.

A small toy car, the size of a peanut, held Taewan's soul. The three young people carried Taewan's soul as they met in Pyeongchang. Over the afternoon, the three young people learned about the construction of Taewan's "home." The home was a place to rest, where one could cry if needed, and where a short rest of three nights and four days would suffice.

This "home" was built by the collective efforts of the three young people. Taewan's wish was for a "plain" life, not a special one. Despite not aspiring to be extraordinary, he worked hard to achieve this wish. The young people wanted to leave behind a home that would help those who feel lost, like Taewan. The heartfelt memorial raised funds for the home, including donations from the community and Taewan's posthumous sixth annual Nooho Chang Prize.

Taewan's earthly remains were buried next to a hospital in Jeonju, where he had worked in a special vehicle manufacturing company. After his funeral, the young people imagined the home Taewan had wished for. The simple, warm inauguration ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter. The first beneficiary, Aisha, read her message of gratitude to the host, Mom Taewan.

Marina expressed her gratitude for the financial assistance that helped her manage basic living expenses. Asim, who had been struggling with health insurance premiums and mounting bills, thanked the Taewan Fellowship for helping him maintain a basic life. The once fearful person now smiled, his eyes filled with newfound joy. Even after receiving his residency permit, life had been a series of hardships.

But now, with the Taewan Fellowship, he could look forward to a brighter future. As Asim grew taller, taller than 180 cm, he told the young people, "With Taewan's help, I could focus more on academics and have a lighter load of life's burdens." Aisha dreamed of becoming a developer in the mobile software industry and aspired to help others like Taewan.

Marina, who had recovered from her illnesses, expressed her renewed optimism, thankful for the Taewan Fellowship that enabled her to afford necessary medical treatments and nutritious meals. The young people's journey was far from perfect, but their bond and the support of the Taewan Fellowship provided them with the strength to face the challenges ahead.