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"Touched by Korea Trip"... Elderly Man Pays 60,000-Won Restaurant Bill for Tourists

First, news about a tourist traveling in Korea who received a heartwarming gesture from an elderly man.

Recently, a Thai tourist shared an experience she had while traveling in Korea on her social media.

The video shows two Thai women eating a meal, while an elderly man sitting at the next table affectionately talks to them, saying, "Enjoy your meal," and "Order more if you need anything."

When the women expressed their gratitude, the grandfather shared his warm feelings by saying, "You looked like my granddaughters, so I wanted to buy you a meal." As he left the restaurant, he paid their 60,000-won bill.

Adding to the warmth, the restaurant owner also refused to take the money, saying, "The meal is on the house."

After expressing their thanks multiple times in Korean, the Thai tourists shared their feelings, saying, "We want to become people who can also give back to someone else in the future."

Netizens who watched the video also responded warmly, commenting, "That is what a true adult looks like," and "I hope this positive influence spreads further."

(Video source: TikTok @Maythaphan)
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