The article focuses on the story of Kim Min-seok, a former teacher and director of the National Teachers Union's Rights Counseling Division, who was assaulted by his principal 34 years ago for distributing union literature. Kim took six years to clear his name after being falsely accused, and his experience motivated him to support fellow teachers. After decades of fighting for teachers' rights, Kim has become a pivotal figure in counseling teachers who face similar challenges, compiling over 17,000 cases in his 14 years in this position. He underscores the importance of community among educators to foster a better educational environment in South Korea, advocating for fundamental worker rights amid a history of political oppression of teachers.