[Sportschosun Reporter Jo Yun-seon] Baek Il-seob recalled a frightening moment when he called 119 emergency services and was taken to the hospital after experiencing health problems.
On the recently filmed episode of Maeil Broadcasting Network (MBN)'s Dongchimi, Baek Il-seob shared how he sought medical attention with help from 119 emergency services after suffering a health problem.
Baek Il-seob said, "I have undergone a total of four surgeries on my back and knees. I was placed under general anesthesia each time, and I heard that this can sometimes affect the kidneys after surgery."
He continued, "The effects accumulated, and I couldn't urinate or defecate for three days. Since I live alone, there was no way I could go by myself, so I called 119 and went to the hospital," explaining what happened at the time.
His son was also greatly shocked by Baek Il-seob's condition. Baek Il-seob said, "My son came to the hospital and was shocked. He then asked me to live with him, so I hurriedly moved to a nearby area," adding, "We don't live in the same neighborhood. My son lives in Gwangju, and I live in Yongin."
He also shared an update on receiving care from his family, saying, "My daughter-in-law comes by occasionally to look after me. I also see my grandson often."
Baek Il-seob also said that his grandson's age makes him realize how much time has passed since he began living separately from his wife without formally divorcing. He said, "I left home on October 15, and my grandson was born on the 18th," adding, "When I ask my grandson how old he is and he says eleven, I think, 'So it's been 11 years since I left home.'"
Meanwhile, Baek Il-seob married in 1980 and had one son and one daughter. In 2016, he announced that he and his wife would begin living separately without formally divorcing.
This article has been translated by GripLabs Mingo AI.
