Operation Bear Hug

Dear Esteemed Ministry of Defense,

We wish to report a new and highly unusual development in our camp: a bear.

At first, we suspected it might be an enemy reconnaissance unit in disguise. However, after the creature opened several supply crates, curled up on a sleeping bag, and began snoring loudly, we have concluded it is, in fact, a real bear.

Private Ji-ho has initiated preliminary diplomatic talks. He offered the bear some kimchi, which was accepted with surprising politeness, before the bear went back to sleep. Since then, we have considered him an unofficial member of the Mountain Logistics Unit.

However, certain questions remain:

• Are we allowed to officially add the bear to our unit roster?

• May we request additional kimchi rations to continue negotiations?

• Or should we expect a specialized unit skilled in bear diplomacy to be deployed?

We wish to emphasize that the bear has shown no signs of aggression. He appears only hungry—and exceedingly fond of cuddles. Still, we remain unsure whether it is strategically wise to share our camp with a large, fur-covered comrade.

With respect (and cautious affection),

Private Tae-won & Private Ji-ho
Mountain Logistics Unit (Unofficial Shoelace Diplomacy Division, Bear Liaison Department)