A civil servant said that since the parents are generating large revenue from stock investing, buying a home for the person would be an act of filial piety, drawing criticism as a "parasite mindset."
On the 12th, an anonymous office worker community, Blind, carried a post titled "Parents' Hanik (SK hynix) revenue is 700 million won, so they'll buy me a house, right?"
Civil servant A, who shared the story, said, "I'm not married yet, and this is all I'm looking to. But I don't think I can say it directly," adding, "When I get married, won't they at least get me one apartment in a provincial city?"
The person went on, "If you could just get me one owner-occupied place worth really about 200 million to 300 million won, I would live showing filial piety for life. Please."
Online, many criticized A for mentioning filial piety on the premise of getting help with marriage funds. One netizen wrote, "Your mindset is wrong from the start. Earn your own living," and "This is exactly a parasite mindset."
Another netizen wrote, "They gave you five fingers on your arms and legs intact and raised you well until now—that alone should make you grateful. After becoming an adult, is it normal to stay immature and just ask to be given things?" adding, "If I were next to you, I'd want to smack the back of your head to make you come to your senses."