Emma Sumampong patiently takes care of her elderly mother-in-law while taking care of her South Korean husband and children.
She also has a part time job and works in a farm.
Sumampong is among tens of thousands of women who married South Korean men. The trend continues because Korean women are now making marriage a second option due to tradional stereotypes and practices.
Sumampong met her husband Lee Byung-ho through a church’s matchmaking service.
South Korea discourages foreign workers for the care industry unless they are Koreans.
“I have to stand strong both in mind and body to overcome whatever difficulties will come my way,” the 48-year-old explains in a report on Manila Bulletin.
Sumampong is the primary caretaker of her 89-year-old mother-in-law – who cannot walk unaided.
Her dedication and hardwork did not go unnoticed as she received an award for a hyobu status or an award of filial service to her parents in law. The award was given to her last June by the Family Welfare Association.
