Young Korean students saved the life of an old man who fell unconscious on the street

In today’s world, a lot of people have mastered the art of looking away, especially when it’s a complete stranger that needs help. That’s why the story of these young Korean students is going viral for all the right reasons. These youngsters went out of their way to help an elderly man who has lost consciousness in the middle of a cold Seoul street.

Korean politician Min Byung Doo wanted to honor those who would do heroic deeds out of nothing but altruism, and so he sought the group of Korean students who, upon seeing a stranger collapse on the street, reported to the authorities at once.

While waiting for respondents, the Korean students each took off their jackets and braved the cold to keep the old man warm. They figured the cold must not be doing the man well, and so they took it upon themselves to keep his temperature up. They kept him warm until respondents arrived at the scene.

If most people’s kindness would end at the first sight of proper authorities, this band of Korean students went the extra mile. They waited for the old man to regain consciousness, and then accompanied him home after asking the man where he lived. They ensured that he got home safe and sound before going their way.

Luckily, onlookers took pictures of the entire heartwarming gesture, prompting the Korean students to go viral. Min Byung Doo only had to ask around nearby schools to locate the boys, whom he lauded with an award of good conduct.

Netizens were impressed with the level of compassion shown by these helpful students.

Another netizen put the entire experience in a nutshell: “wow there’s still hope for society”

Indeed, there’s always hope for the future if we only learn to help each other out.

What can you say about the Korean students’ actions? If you were the elder man, how would you ever repay this act of kindness that saved your life? Do you think Min Byung Doo was right in rewarding these students? Share your thoughts and insights in the comments section below!