A synthesized image from Yonhap News shows a letter from the high school daughter of former Special Warfare Command 707th Special Mission Group Commander Kim Hyun-tae that has become a hot topic on social media.

A letter from the high school daughter of former Special Warfare Command 707th Special Mission Group Commander Kim Hyun-tae has become a hot topic on social media.

When Kim Hyun-tae, former commander of the 707th Special Mission Group, who was tasked with the mission to seal off the National Assembly under the orders of former Special Warfare Commander Kwak Jong-geun during the 12/3 emergency martial law, was dismissed on the 29th of last month, his high school daughter wrote a letter to her father.

The letter, which contained both the daughter's comforting words for her father and the public's desire to protect the honor of a soldier, brought tears to the eyes of its readers.

In particular, the daughter's desperate plea to protect her father, such as "Even if everyone betrays you, our family will always be on your side. I hope you don't have any bad thoughts. Don't read those news comments," has led to reactions saying, "Like father, like daughter."

The following is the full text of the letter sent by the daughter to her father, Commander Kim Hyun-tae.

Dad, I wanted to contact you continuously... but I worried that it might make things harder for you if I reached out, so I stayed silent... However, after seeing you on the news this morning, I really wanted to contact you today....

Dad, no matter who speaks ill of you, just ignore them. The dad I know is the best soldier, someone who has dedicated his entire life to this country. Those who criticize are the bad ones, and even if everyone betrays you, our family will always be on your side.

And Dad, I hope you don't blame yourself too much. Everyone makes mistakes in life, right? I think it's enough if you've reflected and apologized sufficiently. Also, I believe you can fulfill the responsibilities given to you later.

Just in case, please don't have any bad thoughts. If possible, don't read those news comments. They are all just fools sitting in their rooms.

I have never once been disappointed in you, Dad, and I am simply proud of the dad who is speaking honestly today.

Dad, I don't know if my feelings will reach you, but I truly, truly love you and miss you so much. But I know you'll feel sorry if we meet now, so I'll endure a little longer.

Dad, let's meet with smiles at the end of December. Until then, I will do my best to study in my place. You do your best in what you can do. I really love you, Dad! I'm so sorry I can't do anything for you....

Look at the sky, breathe the air, exercise, and take a walk. Cheer up today! Cheer up tomorrow too!

Colonel Kim Hyun-tae is strong!!!

You can overcome this!!

ps. Today is Mom's birthday, so please don't worry about anything else and spend the evening with our family. I love you.