This dad's secret 'memo tutoring' for his 4 sons is next level 😭

TL;DR — IN KOREAN VIBES

This heartwarming story, though from 2011, frequently resurfaces in Korea because it perfectly encapsulates parental sacrifice and ingenuity in the face of expensive private education. It resonates with the deep cultural value placed on education and the inspiring power of community.

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강남

Gangnam

A wealthy, upscale district in Seoul, famous for its high-end shopping, entertainment, and particularly its concentration of prestigious hagwon (private academies).

학원

hagwon

Private cram schools in Korea, often specialized in subjects like English, math, or test prep. They're a huge part of the education system and can be very expensive.

메모지 과외

memo tutoring

A unique, informal tutoring method where questions are written on memos and answers are sought from others, often highlighting resourcefulness and community support.

경희대

Kyung Hee University

One of South Korea's well-known and respected private universities, considered a prestigious institution.

한전

KEPCO

The Korea Electric Power Corporation, a major public utility company in South Korea. It's often considered a 'God's workplace' due to its stability and good benefits.

신의 직장

God's workplace

A popular Korean internet term for a highly stable, well-paying job, usually at a large public corporation or a very successful private company, considered extremely desirable and hard to get.

권리금

premium

An extra payment, often substantial, made to the previous tenant or owner of a commercial space in Korea, beyond the standard deposit and rent, for the 'rights' to the location and its existing customer base/goodwill.

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🇰🇷 KOREAN REACTIONS 10

translated from the original Korean post

This kind of wholesome vibe is just too good lmaooo ✨

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So beautiful 🥹

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Mr. Kang Young-dae is also a real one, big heart fr fr

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Ngl, the core of this is a collab between a dad who loves his kids and kids who respect their dad. To even make that happen with teenagers... I can't even imagine how well he understood their sensitive feelings. What an incredible father 🫡

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These are the kind of lives that make 'I couldn't do it because I lacked the ability' sound so lame. So cool. The dad, the sons, and all the people who helped solve the problems ✨

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Back before the internet, there was literally no other way besides school or private tutors... wild.

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Lmaooo this is basically bespoke private tutoring 💀

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Hold up, 1.8 mil won a month shining shoes at Trade Tower? No cap, even 30 years ago, that spot would've cost a fortune in 'premium' and monthly income would've been way higher, like 3 mil+ easy. He worked hard for sure, but that was a pretty good gig financially speaking. Just sayin'.

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The simplest yet hardest way to get recognized in society: 'diligence' 🫡

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You couldn't pull this off without serious charm and sociability. Shows how much the dad enjoyed his work, I think.

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