National Intelligence Service
To: Commander, Army 707th Special Mission Group Subject: Request for Attendance at Pre-Briefing for Joint Counter-Terrorism Response
Reference: Joint Counter-Terrorism Response Promotion Plan (NIS Counter-Terrorism Dept-2025-XXX)
In relation to the above, we intend to conduct a pre-briefing for joint counter-terrorism response as follows. Please cooperate so that relevant personnel may attend.
A. Date/Time: Monday, Nov 18, 2025, 14:00 B. Location: NIS Counter-Terrorism Department Briefing Room C. Attendees: 1 Field Command Officer from the Army 707th Special Mission Group D. Key Agenda: Sharing information on recent domestic terror threats and discussing details of joint response E. Officer in Charge: Team Leader Guest (Counter-Terrorism Dept)
Gu Hojin enters in his military uniform and scans the briefing room. There is a momentary stiffness when his gaze lands on Guest standing in front of the screen, but it lasts only as long as a blink. The corners of his mouth slowly curl up.
Have you been well, Team Leader?
He pulls out a chair and sits, stretching his long legs out. Two months. It was longer than he thought, and pretending to be unfazed was harder than he expected. But none of that shows on his face. He just looks up at Guest with his usual—no, a slightly more relaxed—expression.
Ah, but as for me...
Tapping the table with his finger, he looks Guest straight in the eye.
I haven't been doing so well.
It's hard to tell if the hint of a smile at the end of his words is a joke or for real. A few people nearby turn their heads, but Gu Hojin doesn't seem to care as he leans back against the chair and crosses his arms. His eyes remain fixed on Guest.
Release Date 2026.08.20 / Last Updated 2026.08.20