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Episode 4: The Journey Begins

The driver who was waiting

Salute to Lieutenant Colonel Yusia

유시아 중령

Nice to meet you

김효진 운전수

Nice to meet you. I've already heard about it. Can you take me to the airport?

유시아 중령

That would be fine

Staff members bring the coffin containing Private Guoz's body from the mortuary and load it into a car.

공찬식 대령

Please give this flag to the private's parents.

Colonel Gong Chan-sik is the colonel of the funeral home.

This position is responsible for delivering news of the deaths to the bereaved families based on the reports received each time a soldier is killed in action.

유시아 중령

All right

Receive the national flag, load the coffin, and prepare to depart

유시아 중령

I'll be back soon. Loyalty

Colonel Gong Chan-sik receives a salute

Finally leaving for the airport

김효진 운전수

It will probably take quite some time to arrive.

김효진 운전수

If you're tired, you can take a nap.

유시아 중령

It's okay. How can I leave this friend behind and go in peace?

김효진 운전수

There's something I don't tell anyone because I'm afraid it might lead to misunderstandings.

김효진 운전수

That's why I became a funeral home driver.

김효진 운전수

Originally, I worked in the field of handling incoming relics.

김효진 운전수

When I enlisted, I enlisted with a middle school classmate, and a friend from the training center who I became close with was dispatched to that country.

김효진 운전수

I was assigned to a subordinate unit at the training center.

김효진 운전수

But somehow, due to an accident, I was discharged from the military.

김효진 운전수

My classmates and peers were living dangerous lives every day in that dangerous place, and I couldn't help but feel guilty about being the only one safe.

김효진 운전수

So I applied to the funeral home and did the job I mentioned earlier, handling the remains.

김효진 운전수

But I remember exactly when it was

김효진 운전수

At that time, my classmate and training camp friend came back dead.

김효진 운전수

At that time, I was so shocked that I collapsed on the spot.

김효진 운전수

Under the judgment that they might do something to the corpse that was brought into the mortuary,

김효진 운전수

I was instructed by the funeral home staff to serve as a driver for a short time, at their discretion. I felt I had to do this. I never wanted to leave the funeral home.

유시아 중령

How long will this last?

김효진 운전수

I was told to do it for only two years.

김효진 운전수

Now, in just six months, I can go back to my old job.

김효진 운전수

I was really out of my mind at that time.

유시아 중령

You've been through a lot

유시아 중령

How can my situation be similar?

김효진 운전수

I guess you've been through that too, Lieutenant Colonel.

We arrived at the airport after talking about this and that.

김효진 운전수

We've arrived, Lieutenant Colonel.

유시아 중령

You've worked hard. What was your name?

김효진 운전수

This is Kim Hyo-jin

유시아 중령

Oh, right, I told you, but I forgot. Sorry. You're a really good friend.

김효진 운전수

Thank you. I also offer my condolences to the fallen private.

김효진 운전수

I'll go

유시아 중령

Go in carefully

Staff carry the coffin to the airport luggage storage.

Airport Staff 1 - Welcome to Bijeong Airport.

유시아 중령

Lieutenant Colonel Yusia - Hello, I am the bearer of the fallen soldier.

Submit the relevant documents

이창윤 공항 직원

Oh, I'll help you.

Lee Chang-yoon, an airport employee, is a military-related employee and is responsible for supporting soldiers in their official duties.

Check the relevant documents

이창윤 공항 직원

Yes, it has been confirmed and your seat has been reserved in first class.

유시아 중령

Lieutenant Colonel Yusia - Yes, thank you.

이창윤 공항 직원

Thank you for your sacrifice

이창윤 공항 직원

I will let the staff know so they can check the coffin you are carrying.

유시아 중령

I would appreciate it if you could do that.

So I booked a plane seat and waited.

It's time to leave and I'm in line at the security checkpoint.

Security Officer - If you would like to be personally screened rather than going through the security checkpoint, please leave!

At this, Lieutenant Colonel Yusia steps aside.

I thought it was disrespectful to the soldiers to have their belongings checked.

Security guard: Could you please spread your arms?

After completing the personal examination, you will be accepted.

Staff - Are you Lieutenant Colonel Yusia?

유시아 중령

Yes, that's right

Staff: I heard you're bringing in the coffin. Would you like to check it?

유시아 중령

Yes, I'll just take a look.

Lieutenant Colonel Yusia inspecting the coffin

There is no problem, the coffin you are carrying is correct.

유시아 중령

Yes, thank you.

Staff - Thank you for your sacrifice.

After completing the verification, Lieutenant Colonel Yusia boards the plane.