A knife robber in front of you… Pizzeria who saved Koreans by throwing himself at the rich man received the ‘Person of the Year Award’

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On the 26th of last month local time, a Korean woman in her 60s was attacked by robbers in New York, USA. A dangerous situation that might lead to death. But at this time, two men threw themselves to save the woman.

Luis Suljovic, 38, and his father, Kajim, 68, run a pizza shop nearby. When a woman was attacked by robbers in front of the store door, without hesitation, they ran and saved the woman. In the process of subduing the robber, Khajim was stabbed nine times and was hospitalized, and Lewis was also treated for lung injuries.

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■ “I will never forget the grace that saved my life.”

Eunhee Jang, 61, a victim of a knife robbery, thanked Seol Yovic and Kajim for saving her life.

Jang attended a press conference in front of Elmhurst Pizza in Queens, New York City on the 1st local time and said, “I am very grateful to the rich man at the pizza shop who helped me in a dangerous situation. I hope he recovers quickly. said.

The Korean Association of New York, who participated in the press conference that day, also expressed their gratitude to Seol Yovic and Kajim on behalf of the Korean community. In addition, the New York Korean Association’s ‘People’s Award’ and a consolation fund of $2,000 (regarding 2.4 million won in our money) were delivered.

“Not long ago, I came out on the streets full of sadness and anger to commemorate victims of Asian hate crimes,” said the president of the Korean American Association in New York.

“Crime and violence must stop,” Seolyovic said. “I hope that the future for children will be safe by strengthening the legal system.”

The Go Fund Me fundraising page, created to help these rich people, raised over $640,000, or 780 million won with our own money. Netizens showed reactions such as “Thank you for being brave”, “You are a true hero” and “I wish you a speedy recovery” through Go Fund Me.

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