This Time, the Other Way Around... Looking for the Baekdabang Part-Timer Who Moved an Army Sergeant

Part-time Worker Writes Thank You Note on Beverage Cup for Outgoing Sergeant
Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs: "This Time, We Want to Express Our Gratitude"

An army soldier about to be discharged was moved by a warm message written on a drink cup by a cafe employee when he stopped by for coffee, and as the story gained attention, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs began searching for the employee.

On the 6th, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs announced on Facebook, "We are looking for the employee who wrote the phrase 'Thank you for protecting our country' on a drink for an army soldier at a cafe in Nowon Junggye."

A beverage cup with a thank-you note written by a last-term sergeant.
[Photo by Facebook]

The ministry stated, "This time, we want to express our gratitude," and added, "If you are the person or know someone, please report it via the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Facebook message."

Earlier, on the 4th, a post from a soldier appeared on the military-related Facebook page 'Delivered on behalf of the Army Training Center.'

Introducing himself as an active-duty army sergeant nearing discharge, soldier A said, "This happened two months ago at Brown Stone Paikdabang in Nowon Junggye," and added, "After choosing my menu, picking up the drink, and coming home, I found something written on the drink cup."

While about to drink at home, A discovered the phrase "Thank you for protecting our country" written on the plastic lid.

He said, "As a soldier of the Republic of Korea Army, I received words of thanks from someone," and "I realized the world is still vast and warm."

He continued, "I was comforted by a single sentence," and "There have been many heartbreaking incidents recently as a soldier, but there are still many people with warm hearts in the world. I wish all soldiers a safe discharge."

The employee who wrote the message on the drink cup was a woman in her 20s working part-time, who is known to have recently quit the cafe job.

Meanwhile, netizens responded with comments such as, "This is heartwarming. Please find her," and "I sincerely thank the person who expressed such gratitude."

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