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Korean grandpa pays for Thai tourists’ meal, saying they reminded him of his granddaughters
KR🏛️ PoliticsCenter12 hr. ago

Korean grandpa pays for Thai tourists’ meal, saying they reminded him of his granddaughters

A video of an elderly Korean man paying for the meal of two Thai tourists has gone viral on social media. The incident occurred during a dining session at a local restaurant in Korea, where the man struck up a conversation with the tourists, offering additional food and eventually covering the cost of their meal. The restaurant owner also contributed to the gesture by providing part of their meal for free. The tourists, who shared the video on TikTok, expressed surprise and gratitude, while the man downplayed his actions, stating he simply wanted to treat them like his granddaughters. The event highlights moments of kindness and cross-cultural connection between Koreans and international visitors.

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The Korea Herald logoThe Korea HeraldIndependentCenter12 hr. ago
Korean grandpa pays for Thai tourists’ meal, saying they reminded him of his granddaughters

A video of an elderly Korean man paying for the meal of two Thai tourists has gone viral on social media. The incident occurred during a dining session at a local restaurant in Korea, where the man struck up a conversation with the tourists, offering additional food and eventually covering the cost of their meal. The restaurant owner also contributed to the gesture by providing part of their meal for free. The tourists, who shared the video on TikTok, expressed surprise and gratitude, while the man downplayed his actions, stating he simply wanted to treat them like his granddaughters. The event highlights moments of kindness and cross-cultural connection between Koreans and international visitors.

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