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(Previously) This is Night Owl. This is Night Owl.

(Previously) We have a situation here in Sector 21.

(Previously) We need backup.

I'm sure he didn't get far. Find him.

As of May 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m.,

we are starting an operation to escort a defector to the Republic of Korea.

No!

23 years later

There's a missing soldier in GP.

And he seems to be have been attacked by a wild animal.

See if there is an epidemic among the animals in the DMZ.

You want me to join some other squad's operation?

When you come back, I will give you an extra holiday

and give Leo special food.

- I will give some to the other kids too. - Extra holiday?

It's an honor to be working with you.

Nice to...

Why don't we talk after this operation?

I have nothing to talk about with a traitor.

At one o'clock. Movement detected.

Sir, I think Leo has picked up the scent of the missing person.

Stop. We will shoot if you move.

- What was that? - I have no idea.

Did you see the bite mark on his neck?

I'm going to go to Team One

and report the situation to the team leader personally.

Episode 2

What is that?

At two o'clock.

Are you sure those are wild dogs?

There are too many.

Leo, heel.

What's wrong?

Is there something there?

First Lieutenant Son,

do you see the wild dog in the middle?

They may have rabies.

If we get bit or come in contact with it, we will get exposed.

We must shoot.

First Lieutenant Son, throw a stun grenade at my count.

One.

- Two. - Throwing.

Darn it.

Sir, they are in range right now.

Fire!

Shoot!

No.

Darn it.

- Make a right! - Leo!

Darn it.

Oh, no.

Mines

Darn it.

Darn it.

Leo.

Leo.

Hold on.

Leo. Get up. I'm here.

Leo.

Leo. Get up.

Leo.

First Lieutenant Son.

First Lieutenant Son.

Leo isn't breathing.

Leo isn't breathing.

Can anyone answer me?

Leo is...

First Lieutenant Son.

Leo...

He's not breathing.

Leo.

Move him to the examiner's office.

Killed in Action

Killed in Action

Search

Army Headquarters

In 1997, Sector 21 was where the North Korean defection

- happened... - I know.

- Are the North Koreans behind this? - We're looking into it.

Find out quickly.

Yes, sir.

Warning

Sector 21.

Army Headquarters Commanding Officer Han Dae-sik

We have a situation here in Sector 21. We need backup.

Sir, how about we withdraw for now

and come back with more troops?

Elected three times in a row, and the hero of DMZ,

the hope of the generation,

Lee Hyuk, everyone! Please give him a round of applause.

Special Lecture from Lee Hyuk, the Hero of DMZ

- Lee Hyuk! - Lee Hyuk!

- Lee Hyuk! - Lee Hyuk!

- Now, now. - Lee Hyuk!

No need to get so excited.

Lee Hyuk

People might see this and think that it's a show.

Don't you find the current politics absolutely pathetic?

All they ever do is beat each other up and fight.

But times have changed.

We live in a time where we can barely get by with each others' help.

Isn't that right?

- That's right. - I agree.

I, Lee Hyuk, is someone who can put an end to such petty fights.

Who can unite the whole country?

- You! - You!

Yes, it's me, Lee Hyuk!

- Lee Hyuk! - Lee Hyuk!

Hold on.

Hello, I'm Reporter Kim Yoo-ho of People's Voices.

There are people asking for the truth regarding the 1997 DMZ incident,

as well as the escapee of North Korea.

Shouldn't you speak on that before you start campaigning?

- Who do you think you are? - What are you saying?

- Are you serious? - Get out of here.

Calm down, everyone.

Lee Hyuk

Reporter Kim Yoo-ho, yes?

- Yes. - Reporter Kim,

there is so much fake news going around nowadays.

You're not one of those who write such news, are you?

You're right. I do need to tell everyone

the truth behind the incident.

Yes. I will

show you.

This is proof of the incident.

That day,

all that has happened to me is that I lost a leg.

But that same day, my comrades

lost their lives.

I lost my comrades, who were like family to me.

The truth?

That's the truth.

Hyuk, you should've stayed in headquarters.

Why are you voluntarily suffering at the frontlines?

Is she really a defector? Maybe she's an armed guerrilla.

Those comrades that died were sons to some,

husbands, and fathers to others.

Please do not defame

my dead comrades

with fake news.

I may have lost my leg while trying to save the country,

but I'm proud!

- Lee Hyuk! - Lee Hyuk!

- Lee Hyuk! - Lee Hyuk!

Look who it is!

Commanding Officer Han Dae-sik!

It's been so long.

What brings you to call me?

Sector 21?

Training Rules for Military Dogs

It's okay.

It's all right.

It's all good.

It'll be fine.

Hello, there.

Good boy.

Sit. Good. Foot!

Foot. Good!

Foot.

All right.

Leo!

Good boy.

Are you happy?

Down!

Leo!

Darn it.

Korea Chemical Special Team Command Center

Goodness.

Good work, First Lieutenant Son.

We'll need to do an autopsy to confirm the reason of death,

but it seems like he bled to death from the shock of the injury.

Does it have anything to do with rabies?

Rabies?

The wild dog died during the operation was

visibly suffering from rabies.

This is a photo of the dog.

See the blisters?

Corporal Oh shows the same symptom.

If it's rabies, it'll take at least three weeks before we can tell.

The injury, however, was recent.

Have you seen something like this before?

This is some extraordinary strength.

Even I can tell

that it's not any regular person's force.

Could you test the blisters and his blood

to check whether it could be a new type of rabies?

Isn't it possible that it's a new type that hasn't been reported yet?

Well,

we can't be sure.

We'll need to do some more research.

We'll look further into it.

Okay.

I think we should start taking preventative measures near the area.

They'll do something about it once we report it.

The perpetrator who attacked Corporal Oh also had rabies,

so we must get him

before the disease spreads any further.

I need to attend an investigation.

Sorry?

It's nothing much. Just a simple one.

Please give me a call if you find anything peculiar.

Don't worry about it too much.

Well,

the thing about animals is

that they like those who love them, just like us.

When you approach them slowly, showing with your body language

that you intend no harm to them,

they let their guards down.

Baek-jun,

keep that in mind if you ever have to look after military dogs.

I'm sorry, Leo.

- Salute. - Salute.

Salute.

What will happen to Leo?

The military dog.

Will you hold a funeral for him?

You're not in a position to worry about a dead military dog right now.

If things go awry, you could end up in military prison.

Pardon?

Why would I go to military prison?

Sit down.

Please tell me.

I've worked hard for the past year and eight months for the Army.

You should be sending me on an extra holiday,

so why would I go to prison?

Look at this punk.

I will be going on my final holiday next week.

Please send me back to my base.

Final holiday, my foot.

Do you want me to explain to you why you may be tried by a court-martial?

Yes, sir. Don't leave anything out and tell me everything in detail.

Be sure to memorize it. Don't stutter in front of the judge.

The leader of Search Team told you to secure the area.

Also, why did you leave the military dog go?

Careless management of military supply leading to

loss of major asset during an operation.

If we were at war, you would've received the death penalty.

What did you just say?

"Careless management of military supply"

and "major asset"?

Darn it. He was a living creature.

What? "Darn it"?

Yes, darn it.

Do you know where you are? How dare you act up?

If you were to tell a soldier who will be discharged soon that

despite being deployed into an unplanned operation,

risking his life in the search, and returning to base after losing a comrade,

he will go to prison instead of a holiday, do you think he would stay still?

Of course they would say, "Darn it."

I'm going to post this on the internet.

Kids these days always say they're going to post it online.

Is that how your father taught you?

I don't have a father.

I do have a mother.

So what's wrong with that?

Forget it, you punk.

Sign here and wait outside.

I'm not a kid, so why would you bring up my parents?

My gosh. You're acting up as you'll be discharged soon.

I'm not acting up. I didn't do anything wrong.

Then keep thinking about it to see if you really didn't do anything wrong.

I'm busy too.

How can you just leave like this? Sir.

Statement

Where were you at the time of the incident?

I was at the event at Unit 36.

I'm sure you received a report during the event.

Yes, I did.

But you showed up now?

It was an important event where my promotion was on the line.

You have nerve to act like this.

Getting promoted to a Major isn't important,

you're about to get fired.

I have nothing to fall back on which is why I'm being honest.

What is this?

Drink it. I asked for permission to give you this.

Those who are about to be discharged only drink iced Americanos.

Forget it then.

I could hear you yelling from outside.

Were you angry because you might end up in prison?

You usually just smile and laugh it off.

Gosh.

He called Leo an asset.

Am I really going to prison?

They probably won't do that.

If I go to prison, Si-ra will be shocked and collapse.

How is your mother?

She's doing well.

She asks how you are occasionally.

Tell her I'm doing well.

Okay.

Did you

come here knowing I was in Search Team?

Is this the time to ask that?

I'm asking if this is by chance.

It's by chance. If I knew, I wouldn't have come.

You didn't know I was in Search Team?

Right. It makes sense.

You never even came to visit me.

You told me not to come.

But how could you not come?

That's when you betrayed me, right?

I'm leaving.

Why don't you ever

finish what you're saying and avoid having a conversation?

I never told you? You never listened.

Fine. I'll listen now. Tell me.

It's too late.

It's because I'm curious as to why I got dumped.

Forget it. I don't want to repeat this.

Wait.

Hey.

I said I'd listen to you now.

Military Police

Yes, Director Moon.

The blood sample you sent us in the beginning...

Something strange is going on in Corporal Oh's attacker's blood.

I'll send you a video.

Okay.

Hello?

The cells are changing.

That's what it looks like,

but I've never seen this before.

Me too.

Does the rabies virus cause these kinds of changes?

What about the wild dog's blood on Private First Class Kwon or Corporal Oh?

There isn't anything different here.

I'll keep an eye on it and let you know.

Okay, thank you.

Oh, my.

My gosh.

Wait here,

and in two days you will be transferred to the High Military Court.

What is happening to me?

There have been no specific instructions.

Also,

what did this man do?

If it's the High Military Court, that means he's a heinous criminal.

Can you move me to a different room?

Just wait here.

Pardon?

The door...

Goodness.

Sir,

this isn't the best day of my life, so please don't anger me.

Why is everyone being like this to me today?

Just stay quiet and leave.

Let's not cause an unnecessary scene.

All right?

Sure. I like being quiet anyway.

Army Headquarters

Warning

Warning

Army Headquarters

Grandma Hangover Soup

Korea's biggest current case...

Over here.

Come here.

It's been so long.

There has been an accident in Sector 21.

Why are you in such a rush?

It's been a while since we met up. Let's have some gukbap and soju.

This place hasn't changed in decades.

Do you remember coming here when we worked in the division?

Gukbap is the last thing we need right now.

Just have a seat. Let's eat together.

How are your wife and kid?

They're good.

They're doing well.

How old is your son?

A lot younger than mine, right?

I don't have a son. I only have two daughters.

You're right. Daughters.

Daughters are better.

I guess we haven't met in a really long time.

All right.

Why are you so sunken? What's the accident?

This is on Sector 21.

I briefly heard about it.

It's Sector 21, of all places!

So what?

What does that have to do with anything?

What about it?

Night Owl!

Sergeant Kim!

Night Owl!

- What are you doing? - Report the situation!

You, me, and everyone alive will be punished seriously.

Our lives are all over once we're done with this mission!

According to the rules on DMZ operations...

First Lieutenant Han is right.

Hey!

First Lieutenant Han.

First Lieutenant Han!

First Lieutenant Han!

Here.

Have a drink and feel better.

Isn't the biggest priority

to clean up after this well?

You're still timid as ever.

You're old enough. You should be bolder.

You're panicking all because of Sector 21?

Dae-sik,

are you still seeing a psychiatrist?

I've been off medication for a while.

Take some if that's what you need.

Hold on.

If it's Sector 21, that's where the VIP event is held.

I should look into it, too.

Keep reporting to me,

First Lieutenant Han.

Did you see the bite mark on his neck?

The bite mark on Corporal Oh is definitely from the wild dog.

If Corporal Oh and the dog both have identical-looking blisters,

could it be a mutated virus that also infects humans?

That person also seems

like he's involved in this.

Korea Chemical Special Team Command Center

Salute! First Lieutenant Son Ye-rim speaking.

Yes, Battalion Commander.

Yes, sir.

Military Police

Goodness.

I almost died because of some psycho.

Aren't I returning to the base? What?

Where am I headed?

- Get him in the car. - Hold on.

- Get in! - You have to tell me where I'm going!

Army Headquarters

- One, two! - One, two!

Military Police

Why am I here?

Congratulations. Seems like you won't be going to prison.

We have to report directly to Commanding Officer.

Commanding Officer?

Chairman of the National Defence Commission is there, too.

You should be calm.

Hold on. What?

If Si-ra finds out, she'd say that this is an honor to the family.

Commanding Officer's Office

Salute!

Commanding Officer

Army Headquarters

Attention. Salute.

Salute!

Salute.

I, First Lieutenant Son Ye-rim of KCST Command,

is here to report to Commanding Officer.

You're saying, you two saw the man?

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

They even brought the camera that was attached to the military dog.

We'll watch it.

Army Headquarters

Security Area 3-1

This is the footage of Area 3-1 caught on the surveillance camera.

Security Area 3-1

What was that?

We couldn't tell what that was.

As you can see here, an unidentified person has been caught on film

wandering around the area near Sector 21.

Next, we will see the footage that was on the military dog.

The military dog sees something and begins running towards it.

He meets the unidentified person and gets attacked.

Then the unidentified person throws him into the minefield

and blows him up.

We have to push back the DMZ event

until we catch that person.

Who on earth is he?

That person...

If we caught him that night, Leo might still be alive.

I can't be certain, but he didn't seem like a normal person.

I felt that through the footage and that night too.

It's not your fault.

I'll drive you. Get in.

Sector 21.

Sector 21.

Yes, Assemblyman.

I would like you to take care of it

quietly and quickly so that the VIP doesn't find out.

Make a special missions team and resolve it within a week.

Yes, sir.

Do a good job, First Lieutenant Han.

Don't be afraid and be strong. Understood?

You're one of this nation's heroes too.

National Assemblyman, Lee Hyuk

Dae-sik,

are you still seeing a psychiatrist?

Colonel Choi. Come into my office.

Is there anyone smart who can pull off a secret operation?

One guy comes to mind, but he's incarcerated with the Military Police.

Who is he?

He's Captain Song Min-gyu.

Captain Song Min-gyu.

Do you know how worried I was when I heard you were sent to the Military Police?

I thought we'd never see you again.

Why would you worry when I did nothing wrong?

I thought something bad happened.

Eat this. It's fishcake soup.

Your stomach needs to be full, so your heart can be too.

Sergeant Yong. I promise to catch that punk.

That's right. Who are we?

Forget it. I'm just going to stay quiet and get discharged.

Eat this.

This is the most delicious one.

- Gosh, it's hot. - Eat up and be strong.

- Hey. - Yes?

You're the best.

Gosh, this is so good. You should eat too.

Okay. You guys should eat up too.

It's so good.

Please follow me.

Salute.

It's Commanding Officer.

I brought you up to him carefully.

This might be your last chance,

so do a good job.

Thank you, sir.

- Salute. - It's fine.

Sit in the front.

I heard you're about to get fired.

Please help me, sir.

I heard that you're quite capable.

Thank you, sir.

A special missions team will be made. The operation must be completed quickly.

I will do whatever it takes to succeed.

Of course you should.

That way you can become a Major.

Thank you, sir.

Can you do

whatever I ask from you?

Yes, sir. I will do whatever you ask. Just ask me to do it.

We gained peace thanks to their sacrifice.

In order to remember the noble spirit of sacrifice

those who died while defending the country during the Korean War,

this place was built 25 years ago...

My gosh, lady.

We don't have time, so explain everything quickly.

Why? Are you upset because my boss

called you "lady", lady?

- Okay, everyone. - Do you think the big boss is sick?

Why does he want us to get training about national security?

How can I know what's going on inside his head?

We just need to listen to it and go.

Don't you think?

Right. That's good.

If you're a Korean citizen, you must come here once.

You have a good boss.

Shall we head outside then?

Let's go outside. Come this way.

What you see over there is the DMZ, the demilitarized zone.

Across from there is North Korea.

- I don't want to. - In two weeks,

- the South Korean president will visit. - Miss.

- Why are you being like this? - He's the first active president

- to step over the GOP fence. - I have a boyfriend.

- His message of peace will be - I'm not

- aired live throughout the world. - a bad person.

Let's get a cup of coffee together.

I was trying to live in peace, but he's really irritating me.

- I'm not a bad person. - Can you all look this way?

Hey.

"Hey"?

Look at this lady causing a fuss.

Hey. Why aren't you giving your commentary

and causing trouble with me without any fear? Have you lost your mind?

I'm tired, so just be quiet and enjoy your time here, okay?

Carbon Offset Forest

Hey, lady.

I see you're still here.

I can't just leave when I owe you.

Wait,

it seems

like there are no surveillance cameras around here.

Are you okay with that?

What are you talking about?

Hey,

come here.

Come with us.

Hey!

Hey!

Ma'am,

who are you?

You'll get hurt if you find out.

Get home safely.

Yes, ma'am.

DMZ Accessor List

- Are you going home? - Yes.

- Bye now. - Bye.

Comply with the entry procedures for vehicles

Bye!

Entrance

- Are you heading somewhere? - Hey.

I'm heading to the market because my wife is craving for something sweet.

That's adorable. Being newlywed is great.

My wife will yell at me if I'm late, so I'll get going now.

- All right. - Bye now.

- Stay safe. - Yes.

That looks heavy.

Soo-young, just hear me out here.

No!

Come on.

Ouch!

It's almost time for Mom to come home.

No!

Hey!

Hey, you!

I tried my best to take her.

Are you not listening to your dad again?

Let's go.

No! I don't want to get a shot.

It'll keep itching if you don't. You don't want that, do you?

I hate shots more than itching.

It'll be over soon.

Honey, should we put Soo-young into track and field?

She's so fast.

Should we?

Let's see you run.

Ready, go!

I'm going to pass out.

Come on.

Why would I go on an operation when I'm going home in three weeks?

There's no way I'm going.

Can't you just say that I'm sick?

I never want to get back in there again.

I'm so sure

that the place is cursed!

This is a command. Aren't you going to get that man?

I'm going home in three weeks.

I can't go.

We'll get a new military dog as well.

How do you expect me to train it and take it on an operation?

Send another dog handler.

What?

I really can't go.

I'd rather go to prison.

You've worked with her before.

How could you call up a retired one?

I really can't go.

I understand.

I understand how you feel,

but this is a command.

We have to push back the DMZ event

until we catch that person.

Why is it me?

Who commanded this?

It's Commanding Officer's command.

If you're in a high position, you can make anyone do what you want?

Training Rules for Military Dogs

Hey,

I'm sorry that

I couldn't protect your younger sibling.

We're going to get him, okay?

Look at me.

You can do it, right?

Good girl.

Checkpoint

Here.

Salute!

I'm Sergeant Yong Dong-jin of Search Team Division 14.

I'm a military dog handler,

and this is Mac, K3527 military dog.

I'm First Lieutenant Lee Joon-sung of Special Forces.

Nice to meet you.

Sergeant Yong Dong-jin! Nice to meet you, too.

I'm Sergeant First Class Park Ki-hyung, the sniper of the Special Forces.

Nice to meet you.

Not everyone is here. We can wait together.

Yes, sir.

What's the dog's name again?

Mac.

Right, Mac. How old is it?

She's seven now.

She should be retiring soon.

She's quite old, so I'm guessing that this will be her last mission.

Is it a boy or a girl?

She's a girl.

She looks handsome.

Is it okay if I pet her?

You're not allowed, but I'll let you for today.

Here! Usually, the handler is the only one...

I won't pet her, then.

Sorry?

You can pet her.

It's fine.

- I'm good. - You can just pet her.

Here.

This is...

So...

Salute!

I'm First Lieutenant Lee Joon-sung of Special Forces.

Just stay quiet and leave.

Let's not cause an unnecessary scene.

Nice to meet you, Military Working Dog Handler.

Your superior officer called you. State your name and rank.

Sergeant Yong Dong-jin.

I'm here to manage Special Mission Group, Polaris.

I'm Captain Song Min-gyu.

No entrance

Chungong-ri Demining Operation

"Demining"?

No entrance

What does it have to do with me?

Can I help you?

I haven't seen you here before.

You're here to demine?

Yes, ma'am.

I heard there was an accident at GP. That must be why you're here.

I'm sure it has nothing to do with the wolf.

If you live here, you know that much.

Keep up the good work.

There's something going on here.

Korea Chemical Special Team Command Center

Only Corporal Oh's cells are changing.

I wonder why.

Fixed Entry

Those who are about to be discharged only drink iced Americanos.

Forget it then.

Iced Americano, my foot.

Hello.

Corporal Oh.

Traitor

The moment you have entered this place, all personal calls are forbidden.

Yes, sir.

Party Member of Workers' Party of Korea

Please take good care of her.

Party Member of Workers' Party of Korea

Sir.

Excuse me.

Hey.

Are you okay?

Can you

take this child

without anyone knowing?

Mommy.

Hello?

This is First Lieutenant Han Dae-sik.

I want to take that child.

The child...

is dead.

The child was already malnourished.

Are you sure?

Yes, I am.

That could be for the better. It would've been hard to take care of the child.

Please pretend like this didn't happen.

Okay.

This child's name is Ye-rim.

That's why I told her not to become a soldier.

Search

A dead person came back to life? How?

First Lieutenant Son Ye-rim saw it herself.

First Lieutenant Son. As of now,

you will go to the Special Missions Team.

If you find anything in Sector 21, bring it to me no matter what.

This operation is to shoot the unidentified person

to death.

The target in front of me.

Sergeant Yong.

Where is the Special Missions Team?

What happened?

I see something on the monitor.

Hey.

Shoot him!

Communications secured. Are you saying Sergeant Yong Dong-jin is missing?