I have refreshed the essay a bit and it’s now appearing on Busan Haps’ website. Check it out!
http://busanhaps.com/midnight-run-empathy/
Note: She did not leave a note. That’s my handwriting.
JPDdoesROK is a former news editor/writer in New Jersey, USA, who served a one-year tour of duty in Dadaepo/Jangnim, Saha-gu, Busan from February 2013 to February 2014. He is now a teacher in Gimhae.