[012] The fluctuating political situation 1.
Chairman Jin Yang-cheol threw the newspaper he was reading while sitting in the study. With a smile on your lips.
The headlines in the newspapers were running toward the outcome that Sun Tzu expected.
Yang Kim turned her back.
The photo was from a debate on the state of affairs held at Korea University Democracy Plaza on October 27th, which the two attended together.
The two protagonists of the debate on this day sat side by side on the podium, but did not talk with hard faces.
What was more serious was the completely different reactions revealed in the speeches of the two people.
As Kim Young-sam, who came to the podium first, expressed his opinion on the current situation and democracy in a clear voice, something unexpected happened.
Among the audience, “Ooh! right-!” A booing sound came out. The booing grew louder and louder, shouting “Resign! resign! resign! Resign!” The same cry erupted, and Kim Young-sam left the front gate of Korea University, trembling with the humiliation he had experienced for the first time in his 30-year career as a politician.
On the other hand, when Kim Dae-jung, dressed in a black robe, stepped onto the podium, the forum was transformed into a private campaign site. “Kim Dae-jung! In front of the people who chanted “President!”, Kim Dae-jung finished his speech leisurely with a flushed expression.
Subsequently, supporters rode their horses and marched down Anam-ro in front of the school in the twilight. Kim Dae-jung shouted in an atmosphere as if he was holding a parade to celebrate the election of the president.
“everyone! thank you. Today I made up my mind to make a decision!”
There was no one who did not notice what this decision was.
Chairman Jin is not smiling because his grandson’s prediction was right.
Four months ago, when the current government declared surrender, the chaebol and conglomerates all wooed Yang Kim. They did not doubt unification and firmly believed that one of them was the next president.
However, Chairman Jin of the Sunyang Group threw the biggest gift to the ruling party and gave only pocket money to Yang Kim.
It was because he listened to his grandson’s wise words.
When you are having a hard time and suffering, when your worries pile up and your eyes get dark, it is very nice to see someone reaching out to you.
In addition, if a huge amount of money is held in that hand, it becomes a great power.
I will never forget that only one person, the Sunyang Group, which leads the economy at the forefront of Korea, took care of me when the majority turned away from me.
Chairman Jin’s smile was a spontaneous reaction when he thought of all the benefits he would enjoy over the next five years.
As I leaned back in my comfortable chair and tried to enjoy this good feeling, I heard a knock and several people rushed in.
Three sons and a group secretary and finally one woman.
It was Jin Seo-yoon, the fourth and only daughter.
“Why are you here? You didn’t even call me?”
“I am also the CEO of Sunyang. How are you?”
When Jin Seo-yoon got angry, Chairman Jin showed an empty smile.
I raised Onyaohya as the only daughter, so even when she gets older, she doesn’t look like she’s out of place.
She left the department store just because she was a woman. I thought I was bad at management, but I’m doing well.
After eating, touching, and wearing only the best quality since I was young, I changed the concept of Sunyang Department Store to a premium department store. Although sales decreased, net profit increased and Jin Seo-yoon’s nose rose even higher.
“For now, everyone sit down. It wasn’t even a war, so why are you making such a fuss?”
“President. Have you read the newspaper?”
“okay.”
“The atmosphere here is unusual. It looks like the two nobles will completely turn their backs.”
Jin Young-ki, the eldest son of the vice chairman, threw a newspaper and said urgently.
“If this happens, it will be a three-way battle, but who will be the president…”
“Today, the DJ says he is leaving the United Democratic Party. Of course, I will create a new party and run alone. It means to cut off the bridge to come back.”
JP also obtained information that it would declare its founding the day after tomorrow and run for office. They say it’s the
New Democratic Republic Party .”
“The president is strong. A lifelong comrade in democratization, no matter what you say, when you see them turning their backs in an instant…”
Everyone said one word at a time, and Chairman Jin wrung his eyebrows and knocked on the desk.
“These…! Are you a journalist? Are you a critic? I know I told you to gather to listen to your commentary!”
Everyone shut their mouths at Chairman Jin’s scolding.
“Tell me the conclusion. who is this? Who is sitting in the phoenix chair?”
At this time, the only person who has no choice but to step forward is the eldest son, Jin Young-gi.
“Gyeongnam Gyeongbuk Chungcheong Jeolla. Divided into four regions, Gyeongnam has the largest population. What remains is the metropolitan area and Gangwon-do, but since JP will take away the ticket in the passport, wouldn’t YS be the most powerful?”
Starting with Jin Young-ki, the vice-president, various opinions came out.
YS was influential, followed by the ruling party’s re-election.
Of course, there was no need to rush yet. After all, the election is in December, and there are still two months left. This means that it is never too late to look at the trend and keep an eye on it.
However, Chairman Jin is not a person who will be satisfied with not being late. Aren’t you the kind of person who needs to be faster than anyone else to get their intuition resolved?
“Listen. I plan to pay about 10 billion in campaign funds in this presidential election.”
At the word ten billion, everyone widened their eyes and started stuttering.
“Chairman of the meeting. It’s too big. Wouldn’t half of that be enough?”
A man who saves money.
“You have to be really careful this time. Isn’t it a bloody battle between the two extremes? If you get it wrong, you can get in big trouble.”
The words of a coward who fears retaliation.
Chairman Jin went one more drink.
“I will deliver 10 billion won next week. You guys come to a conclusion about who should put 10 billion in the hands.”
next week? It’s too urgent, too urgent
Is there no reason to rush like this without going crazy?
“Chairman, that’s…”
“Everyone shut up!”
Everyone lowered their eyes at the president’s screams that exploded again.
“You don’t know that when you feed money, you have to eat it first to have a great effect, right? Don’t vomit and move quickly. It’s a gamble with the life and death of the group.”
Children who did not know that all of this was a test only thought that their father was stubborn.
“What are you doing? The meeting is over. Go out and work.”
With a long sigh, everyone left the study.
“Why aren’t you leaving? Among the department store customers, is there one or two politician wives? You know too.”
Jin Seo-yoon was still sitting in the study, not moving. She looked at Chairman Jin’s complexion and smiled briskly.
“father. I have something to tell you.”
“Of course there will be. Isn’t that why you’re not going out?”
When Chairman Jin showed a light smile, Seoyoon Jin opened his mouth with courage.
“I guess my boyfriend wants to run for next year’s general election.”
“Choi Seo-bang?”
“yes. Even the in-laws are looking forward to it.”
“Hmm…….”
“My in-laws are from a legal family, but they seem to be greedy for politics as well…. What do you think of your father?”
I’m not asking for your thoughts, I’m asking for your permission.
“How old is Choi Seo-bang now?”
“It’s forty-four. I will be forty-five next year.”
When the word “no” didn’t come out at once, Choi Seo-yoon’s eyes started to shine.
The in-laws are the best legal family in Korea, having produced two Supreme Court Justices, one Prosecutor General, and dozens of judges and prosecutors. Of course, this great network helped the Sunyang Group a lot, and the value as an in-law was overflowing.
It is true that it is difficult to refuse easily because the son-in-law wants it, not the son-in-law alone.
As long as he is from a prestigious family and head of the special department of the Central District Prosecutor’s Office, it is a condition that most political parties will welcome. If she dared to ask for permission from President Jin, it meant that her in-laws would pay attention to President Jin.
“Election funds, the cash from the department store will be enough, what can I help you with?”
When his father’s permission was granted, Jin Seo-yoon was delighted by even clapping his hands.
“They didn’t want an ordinary first-time lawmaker. After all, he is the son-in-law of Sunyang and the son of a prestigious legal family.
“If you win in the local district with a tremendous background on your back, you are a first-timer, but you are calculating that you can stand shoulder to shoulder with the party leader, right?”
“Isn’t that obvious?”
Seeing his daughter smiling widely, Chairman Jin nodded.
“I will find out which constituency is suitable. And tell Choi Seo-bang. If you run for office and lose, you will have to stop thinking about seeing my face again.”
Chairman Jin could not imagine a terrible situation in which his son-in-law would become a laughing stock in the business world if he failed.
***
As the presidential election campaign intensified, local sentiment was rampant. Eggs flew to Kim Young-sam in Gwangju, and Kim Dae-jung also suffered hardships during the campaign in Busan.
“Some said they were ordered by Kim Il-sung,” “Some said they had a hidden daughter,” and even such naive black propaganda spread, and the status of the two Kims, who were once symbols of democratization, quickly fell.
And…
a decisive tragedy occurred that would decide the election.
On November 29, 1987, Korean Air’s Boeing 707 flight KE858, which took off from Baghdad International Airport in Iraq, passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport in the UAE and reached Bangkok International Airport, the last stop before returning to Seoul. There was an incident of being cut off and disappearing.
The government concluded the case investigation by concluding that “North Korean spy Kim Hyun-hee exploded the plane with a liquid bomb in the air under North Korean orders.”
Also, on December 15, 1987, KAL plane bomber Kim Hyun-hee, gagged to prevent suicide, appeared on TV news.
Needless to say, this day had a huge impact on the election because it was the evening before the presidential election.
Eventually, on December 17, an article like this appeared in the morning newspaper
. . The combined votes of Kim Young-sam and Kim Dae-jung exceeded 55%, but the victory went to Roh Tae-woo, the protagonist of 12/12.
I finished reading the article and put the newspaper down.
Thus begins a new era. In the turbulent 10 years to come, until the age of 20, it is necessary to prepare a fund to swallow up the Sunyang Group.
In 10 years, chairman Jin Yang-cheol will lie in a hospital bed, groaning, waiting for the day he will die. Before that, I have to move as much stake as possible in front of me or my father before I can start competing with my uncle Jin Young-ki.
And
we must prevent events that should never be forgotten.
The death of Barona Jin Do-jun in a car accident that occurred before his 20th birthday is exactly that.
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