MV Sewol Ferry Disaster Memorials Part 1

Hyeok Kang (Class 4)

Hyeok Kang was born on the 5th of April, 1997. He was 17 when he died.

Hyeok was the youngest of his family. His parents owned a store, and Hyeok sometimes helped them out. When he was a child, he was often teased for being big, and endured a lot of stress. He decided to endure it all alone. His parents were saddened, and tried to cheer him up, and became really close to him, it worked wonders. Hyeok's personality changed, and he often played soccer, danced and had fun with his friends.

Hyeok always skipped field trips and stayed at home, because he didn't like them, and was worried that his phone might get lost, but since the trip was a once in a lifetime thing, his parents insisted on him going. Needless to say, his parents regret not listening to him, and letting him stay at home.

His body was recovered and returned to his parents. He now rests at Ansan Sky Memorial Park.

Hyeok and his mother