Park Ha-seon: "Grandfather, a Korean War veteran, recognized for his service and reinterred at the Seoul National Cemetery"[Seolrok]

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Actress Park Ha-seon recalled her grandfather, a veteran of the Korean War.

The fifth episode of SBS Plus's 'Time Tracker Seolrok,' aired on the 11th, was titled 'Female Warriors Breaking Taboos' and featured stories of women who rushed to battlefields and hidden heroes. Park Ha-seon, known for her standout performances in military-themed variety shows, joined special guests Kim Cheol-min, an expert on Eastern European history, and Nam Bo-ram, a war historian, to enrich the program with knowledge and entertainment.

Given that the history of war has traditionally centered on men's exploits, the stories of female warriors who had received relatively little attention proved particularly intriguing. The thrilling actions of 'spy' Amy Elizabeth Sophie (codename: Cynthia), who altered the course of World War II as an intelligence officer, left everyone breathless with suspense. Meanwhile, the story of Milunka Savić, a Serbian woman recorded as having received the most medals during World War I, left a powerful impression.

Especially born into a military family, Park Ha-seon expressed particular interest in the story of Milunka Savić, known as the 'Tetot-nu Female Warrior.' Savić enlisted by disguising her gender and demonstrated combat skills superior to male soldiers, serving as an explosive specialist on the front lines. Even after her disguise was discovered, she insisted on continuing to fight for her country, returning to the battlefield despite women being prohibited from doing so, which surprised everyone.

In response, Park Ha-seon exclaimed, "She's a true soldier!" while giving a thumbs-up and expressing admiration. Jang Hang-jun remarked about Savić's dignified presence, saying, "She has far more masculinity than me," while Bong Tae-gyu added, "I think I'd lose if we fought," drawing laughter from the audience.

Sun Kim introduced stories of animal soldiers who fought on battlefields, garnering significant interest. Borys, a brown bear raised in a military unit, officially enlisted with the Polish Army and performed unbelievable feats, such as carrying ammunition boxes on the front lines for comrades who had raised him, astonishing everyone. Sher Ami, a German Shepherd, was credited with saving 194 American soldiers during World War I. Despite sustaining gunshot wounds, Sher Ami completed her mission, moving audiences with her story. Simon, a sailor dog from Goyang, was hailed as a hero who drove rats away from a warship isolated for 101 days, preserving food supplies; he later reportedly received the British Navy Medal.

Park Ha-seon later revealed that she had learned of Milunka Savić's heroic deeds being recognized only belatedly: "My grandfather was also buried in our family grave, but after his service in the Korean War was officially recognized with a medal, he was reinterred at the Seoul National Cemetery."

Regarding the animal soldiers, she added, "These are stories you can only hear here. I still find it hard to believe. 'Time Tracker Seolrok' is truly a new kind of historical program," showing how deeply captivated she had become.

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