"Thank You for Protecting the Country"... Man Gives 10,000 Won to Soldier at Rest Area

Man Gives Soldier 10,000 Won for Coffee at Rest Area
Soldier Says "Gained Passion for Military Service"...Expresses Gratitude
Netizens Call It "The Warmest Bribe in the World"

A man at a rest area handed 10,000 won in cash to a soldier, saying, "Thank you for protecting the country." The photo shows the cash the man handed over.
[Photo by Facebook page 'Yukgun Hullyeonso Daesin Jeonhaedeurimnida' capture]

A heartwarming story has been shared about a man who gave a soldier he met at a rest area 10,000 won in cash, saying, "Thank you for protecting our country," before leaving. The soldier who received the cash was touched, calling it "a precious 10,000 won that I will never be able to spend in my lifetime."

On the 10th, a story from Air Force driver A was posted on the Facebook military-related tip channel 'Delivering Messages from the Army Training Center,' recounting an unforgettable experience. On the 7th, while out driving, A was having lunch at the Siheung Haneul Rest Area in Gyeonggi Province.

At that moment, a man who appeared to be in his late 30s to early 40s suddenly approached A and handed him a 10,000 won bill, saying, "Thank you for protecting the country. Use this for coffee," then left. A said, "It was my first time experiencing something like this, so I was so stunned that I couldn’t properly express my thanks," and added, "I’m leaving this message here in case the community sees it. I’m very grateful."

He continued, "Thanks to you, I gained passion for my military service and felt that there are many people who truly value soldiers. This 10,000 won is so precious that I will never be able to spend it in my lifetime." He also expressed his gratitude repeatedly, saying, "I will become a great adult who, when I see soldiers on the street, knows how to buy them a cup of coffee. Thank you once again."

Netizens who read the story responded with comments such as, "An adult who appreciates soldiers?truly admirable," "I will definitely do the same when I see soldiers," "You gave a precious lifelong memory," "I once received a small drink when I was a soldier, and I still remember it," "Thank you to everyone working hard to protect our country," "The young soldier’s heart, grateful for 10,000 won, is so beautiful," and "Giving 10,000 won to protect the country?the warmest bribe in the world."