Widow Honored for Decades of Care for Mother-in-Law

Widow honored for decadeslong care of her mother-in-law

A 64-year-old woman who has cared for her ailing mother-in-law for decades was commended by the Cheongju city government Thursday. Im Sun-ja, a resident of Seowon-gu, Cheongju, was selected as one of 34 honorees recognized as model examples of filial devotion. She received a certificate of commendation at a ceremony held ahead of Parents’ Day, which falls on Friday this year. Im has lived with her 93-year-old mother-in-law since getting married 36 years ago. She became the family’s main breadwin

By The Korea Herald