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Ukrainian members of the Seoul Pops Orchestra return home to defend their country

Thursday, March 03, 2022

 Article: "Gun instead of an instrument" Three members of the Seoul Pops Orchestra return back to Ukraine

Source: Seoul Economy via Naver

1. [+1,611, -5] Praying for peace in Ukraine

2. [+1,321, -3] So touched by the patriotism of the Ukrainian people

3. [+872, -5] These orchestra members who have chosen to wield a gun instead of their instruments, the newlywed couple who grabbed guns right after their wedding, all of the Ukrainian youth around the world heading back home to fight... I'm learning a new side to these people. It breaks my heart that this is happening but it has been an opportunity to see how patriotic they are as a nation. They will achieve peace... because the whole world is praying for them.

4. [+700, -9] Such amazing people, I'm tearing up... please come back alive, and win

5. [+364, -2] Amazing... praying for Ukraine's victory, and for these men to come back alive...

6. [+149, -2] The trumpet player is my friend ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ I am praying that he comes back alive ㅠㅠㅠ

7. [+93, -0] Protect your country and your family, and come back safe...

8. [+83, -1] The patriotism of their people is amazing. I will be praying that they all remain safe and that they can quickly return to wield instruments than guns once again.

9. [+68, -0] I have learned that Ukrainians are amazing people! Such amazing people to go back home to fight! We need to help! They are people fully deserving of it!

10. [+27, -1] Their patriotism makes me tear up... especially to see men such older men still return to fight

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Source: Naver

1. [+851, -4] This does not feel like another country's problem. I support them.

2. [+743, -1] I am learning so much about their people. They are an amazing country. Every single citizen loves their country and I can sense how desperate they are to protect it. Countries like this must be protected. Please win. I may not be anyone of power but I will pray that luck is in their future...

3. [+195, -1] Seeing the Ukrainian people makes me choke up because it reminds me of our country's own independence fighters. Find strength and win. No one can protect your country but yourself.

4. [+68, -0] These orchestra members probably spent their entire lives mastering their instruments... and they still felt no hesitation to grab a gun immediately. The bravery is amazing. I have so much respect for them... They could've just remained in Korea... and yet. 

5. [+57, -0] An amazing look into the patriotism of the Ukrainian people. I have so much respect for these amazing people and I hope they're able to protect their country from invasion.

6. [+53, -0] How many men over fifty living abroad would be so willing to return to their homeland to join a war? They are amazing.

7. [+37, -0] I'm tearing up. This is true patriotism, this is true love for your country. I hope that nothing happens to them and I pray that they can come back safe. As a Korean person, I send you my support. Fighting.

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