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Everyone Offering to Help: The Post That Brought People Together

Go Hui-gyeong

Published : Aug 28, 2026 10:03 AM

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The thoughtful concerns of a high school student touched many hearts, prompting a wave of people to step in and offer help.

In June of last year, a second-year high school student, referred to as A, posted a question asking how to wash the work clothes of his father, who had quit his business and started working at a construction site.

Student A explained that his father's clothes, socks, and shoes had a strong odor during the summer, which did not easily go away even when using plenty of detergent, and asked for advice on how to fix it.

He added that although his father didn't say anything, he seemed to feel sorry because of the smell, and he asked for advice on how workers at construction sites manage this.

In response to the thoughtful student's post, netizens eagerly chimed in with advice.

Along with sharing laundry tips, some even reached out to offer direct help, saying they would send deodorizers, socks, and safety shoes.

A few days later, student A posted a follow-up message expressing his gratitude, saying he had received so much help that he couldn't possibly accept it all.

Later, sharing an update that he worked a part-time job during vacation and came to understand a fraction of his father's hard work, he expressed his gratitude once more to the adults who helped him, adding that when he grows up, he wants to become someone who does not simply walk past the difficulties of others.

(Source: Threads)