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"She Was on the Hot Floor Full of Dust… They Stayed by Her Side for Over an Hour and Saved My Sister"

Lee Gang

Published : Aug 31, 2026 11:29 AM

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The story of ordinary citizens who spent over an hour caring for a woman who collapsed inside a subway station is drawing widespread attention.

A post expressing gratitude to the citizens who helped a younger sister who suddenly collapsed was recently uploaded to social media.

According to the post, the sister had been experiencing intermittent fainting spells since last June.

The author shared the circumstances of the incident, explaining that after the sister failed to answer her phone on the evening of the 27th when they were supposed to meet at Oksu Station, she grew anxious and went looking for her, only to find a crowd gathered in a transfer passageway.

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There, her sister was lying on the floor receiving emergency first aid from people around her.

One man checked her pulse and monitored her condition, while a woman encouraged her to keep breathing by saying, "Keep breathing," helping her regulate her respiration.

Other citizens reportedly massaged her arms and legs or fanned her to help cool her down.

Fortunately, the sister was transported to an emergency room by 119 paramedics and has reportedly recovered her health.

The author expressed deep gratitude, saying, "I will never forget the kindness of those who stayed by my sister's side for over an hour in that hot place for a total stranger."

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