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"Staring Blankly with It in My Hand"... Moved to Tears by a Taxi Driver's Words


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The touching story of a young female passenger in her 20s who shed tears in a taxi, only to receive a 5,000-won bill and warm comfort from the driver, is bringing quiet emotion to many.

This was a post recently uploaded to a social media platform.

The author shared that on June 24, while taking a taxi, she burst into tears while talking on the phone with her family about personal matters.

As she arrived at her destination and was about to get out, the taxi driver reportedly offered some unexpected words.

He handed her 5,000 won, telling her to "buy something to eat before going home."

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The author expressed, "It seemed like he looked at me with pity, like his own daughter," adding, "A day that felt so cold was warmed up thanks to the driver."

She also added, "I couldn't bring myself to spend the 5,000 won and am keeping it preciously."

Netizens responded with comments such as, "People like this give us the strength to keep living in this world."

(Source: Threads yjcre_229)

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