1953 Bare-handed Tycoon - Chapter 382



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382 – The confident Kim Tae-seong

Kim Tae-seong entered Korea on September 28, 1962.

I was officially invited as a representative of the Korean community in Vietnam to attend Armed Forces Day.

The next day, on the 29th, Kijo entered the Blue House with Kim Tae-seong.

Chairman Park looked at Kim Tae-seong’s blackened face and made a friendly expression.

His copper-colored skin seemed to indicate that he was a hard-working man.

“Is it very hot in Vietnam?”

“Yes, it’s hotter than Korea.”

Chairman Park, who started the conversation by talking about the weather, started asking questions about Vietnam.

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This time too, Lee Hu-rak was by Chairman Park’s side.

“How can we help Korean companies enter Vietnam?”

In response to Chairman Park’s question, Kim Tae-seong took out a letter and a photo from his bosom.

“This is a personal letter from South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem.”

Chairman Park and Lee Hu-rak looked over the letter from the President of South Vietnam.

“President Ngo Dinh Diem put up for charity auction the stuffed tiger he received as a birthday gift.

There is. I bought it at a high price at that time, and it got attention because it was covered in an article in a Vietnamese newspaper.

“I have received it.”

“How much did you pay for it…?”

“It went up to 50,000 Fiesta at the auction, but I bid 300,000 Fiesta and won the bid.

“It was.”

“You bought it for quite a high price….”

Chairman Park nodded with an expression that seemed to indicate that he knew why Kim Tae-seong did that.

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“At that time, I was invited to the presidential palace and received a personal letter from President Ngo Dinh Diem.

Although I didn’t get to meet the First Lady, I was able to meet and talk with her.”

Kim Tae-sung said while showing a photo taken with the President and the First Lady.

There were two pictures.

There were photos that looked like they were taken at the presidential palace and photos taken in front of the cathedral.

“Next to the First Lady is Ngo Dinh Nguyen, the younger brother of President Ngo Dinh Diem.”

Kim Tae-sung said that the First Lady was not the wife of President Ngo Dinh Diem, but his brother’s wife.

I tried to explain.

Then Lee Hu-rak cut him off.

“The chairman knows that too.”

But Kim Tae-seong paid no attention and continued talking.

“I put a lot of effort into the First Lady and the President’s brother. The real power in Vietnam is those two people.

“Because I’m a ram….”

“Oh, I see, you said that because you know everything.”

When Lee Hu-rak stepped forward again, Kim Tae-seong glared at Lee Hu-rak.

Then Chairman Park said.

“Please continue speaking.”

“Yes, Mr. Chairman.”

Kim Tae-seong glanced at her and continued speaking.

“President Ngo Dinh Diem is a single man who shares power with his brother and sister-in-law. It’s kind of

It could be called a family business, but instead of having a wife, he uses his younger brother’s wife as the first lady.

She accompanies the First Lady to domestic and international events. However, this First Lady is not an ordinary woman.

Also known as Madame Nhu, she is said to be actively involved in state affairs.

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Chairman Park nodded while looking at Kim Tae-seong.

It seemed like he liked Kim Tae-seong, who was not discouraged by Lee Hu-rak’s nagging.

“So, did you score any points with Madame New?”

Chairman Park asked, lighting a cigarette.

“Yes, Madame New is a fanatic Catholic, so I also go to the Catholic church and watch the church diligently.

“I got a stamp. I also got to say hello to his husband, Ko Dinh Niu.”

“What is your original religion?”

“It’s Buddhism.”

Chairman Park chuckled and put out his cigarette in the ashtray.

“What is the atmosphere in Vietnam these days?”

“I am taking the news of the withdrawal of US troops from Laos as bad news. US troops

If the North Vietnamese army withdraws from Laos at the same time, the North Vietnamese will be able to concentrate its forces in South Vietnam.

“Will the military conflict in the Middle East become even bigger? This is the kind of judgment that is being made.”

“There’s something big going on in Vietnam….”

Kim Tae-seong spoke to Chairman Park, who was inhaling cigarette smoke and looking into space for a moment.

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“But Korea is sending a military advisory group to teach guerrilla countermeasure tactics.

Isn’t it? The South Vietnamese army is also satisfied with the guerrilla warfare tactics taught by the South Korean army.

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“How did you know that?”

Chairman Park looked at Kim Tae-seong in surprise.

“I visited the Vietnamese embassy as soon as I arrived in Korea yesterday, and the counselor spoke to me.

I did it. When I said I would visit the Blue House, I asked the chairman to send a military advisory group.

He asked me to make sure to tell him that he had bought it for me.”

Chairman Park and Lee Hu-rak looked defeated at Kim Tae-seong’s words.

They sent a military advisory group in secret so that even the US wouldn’t notice, but they got caught.

He seemed embarrassed.

Chairman Park laughed in disbelief and then said to Kim Tae-seong.

“The South Vietnamese government is also really pathetic. They can’t even keep promises between governments, so the country is in such a state.

“Don’t go back to being a sheep….”

Chairman Park made a bitter expression.

Kim Tae-seong said to Chairman Park,

“Mr. Chairman, now is the time. The Korean government’s guarantee is needed when Vietnam is in chaos.

If you accept and promise to invest, Madame New will be happy. And the president’s brother

Godin Newdo will be on your side. It may require a little bribe, but I will take care of that.

“I will do it.”

“hmm….”

Chairman Park nodded as if he understood.

“The only thing the country can do is guarantee. But if the Vietnam project fails,

The South Korean government is also in trouble. Instead, it has no money to pay back the debt.”

“I know, Mr. Chairman.”

Kim Tae-seong straightened his shoulders and said.

“I am promoting the 600,000 acre Sarawak project by the Malaysian government.

(Sarawak) is seeking to win a forestry development project.”

“Forestry development? How much is 600,000 acres?”

“It is 720 million pyeong in size.”

“It’s pretty big.”

“It’s an area about 1.3 times the size of Jeju Island.”

“Is the business going well?”

“Yes, it may seem a bit hasty to say this so early, but it is almost certain.

Japanese companies sensed that I would win their business and offered me a partnership.

there is.”

“is it so….”

Kim Tae-seong said that he had a chance of success because a Japanese company was rushing to him.

Caused.

Chairman Park also smiled faintly, as if he found his argument somewhat persuasive.

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“If the government guarantees 1.6 million won, we can sell Sarawak’s trees and earn foreign currency by 1980.

“You can earn money.”

Kim Tae-sung demanded government guarantees for not only his Vietnam business but also his Malaysian business.

Then, Chairman Park, who had been smiling until just a moment ago, had a hardened expression.

“We need government guarantees again.”

“Yes, please guarantee both businesses. If both succeed, it will be twice as successful.

and if one side is destroyed, the other side can be preserved.”

“Isn’t it a problem if both fail?”

Kim Tae-seong laughed heartily in response to Chairman Park’s question.

“Mr. Chairman, the Korean economy is already in ruins. Here, the debt has increased by three or four million dollars.

So what difference does it make? Honestly, isn’t it the same? Instead, if you succeed, you can

“I see potential for profits in the tens of millions to hundreds of millions of dollars.”

Chairman Park laughed heartily at Kim Tae-seong’s words.

A billion dollars was an amount greater than Korea’s foreign exchange reserves.

His hands were seen gripping and releasing the arms of the sofa.

I could feel him struggling.

For Kijo, who knew the future, both businesses were guaranteed to succeed, but for Chairman Park, it was a gamble.

It must have felt like that.

Chairman Park, who had been pondering, lit a new cigarette, took a few puffs, and said.

“President Kim can recover from the failure of his business by living in Vietnam, but I have two businesses.

If this fails, I will be labeled a traitor.”

“Mr. Chairman, aren’t you already prepared to become a traitor and attempt a revolution?

“Isn’t it the fate of a leader to become a hero if he succeeds and a traitor if he fails?”

Chairman Park laughed heartily at Kim Tae-seong’s strong words.

The keynote speech felt like Chairman Park had decided to provide a guarantee.

Chairman Park asked, blowing cigarette smoke into the air.

“How did President Kim end up going to Vietnam?”

“I worked as a liaison for the Shanghai Provisional Government. Then I was discovered by the Japanese military police.

“They fled to Manchuria, then passed through Guangdong, China, and settled in Vietnam.”

Kim Tae-seong has traveled to Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Burma, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, etc.

He said there was no place he hadn’t been.

Chairman Park now looked as if he understood.

Without giving in to Lee Hu-rak’s nagging, he boldly demanded a government guarantee.

Where his distribution came from.

“Although I left Korea and am living in Vietnam, my heart still belongs to the independence movement.

It’s the same as when I was a kid. I live with the will to save the country. It’s not just about money.

Please believe me, this isn’t something I’m doing just to make some money.”

Kim Tae-seong asked again. Then Chairman Park showed an expression that said he understood.

He said.

“Try hard on both businesses. Are you afraid of failure and not doing anything?

I think it’s a luxury for us. If we continue like that, our country will be like this forever.

“You won’t be able to avoid this. I will help you.”

Kijo and Taesung were able to leave the Blue House after receiving Chairman Park’s promise.

Kijo took Kim Tae-seong to his home, treated him to a home-cooked meal, and brought Ma-ryang to talk to him.

It made me share my energy.

Ma Liang, who had been wandering in China for a long time, had a good conversation with Kim Tae-seong.

Kim Tae-seong tells stories of the hardships he experienced in China while fighting for independence late into the night.

Went back to the hotel.

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Two days later, on October 1st, the 14th anniversary of the founding of the Armed Forces Day was held at Hyochang Stadium.

It opened.

Chairman Park integrated the three armies that had been holding their own foundation anniversaries into one day.

It was changed to be held.

Kijo and Taesung Kim attended the commemorative event and listened to Chairman Park’s speech.

Chairman Park, standing on the podium, held the largest anniversary dinner since the founding of the military.

He emphasized that the military should become a symbol of the people.

“We must always keep in mind the basic idea that the democratic army is an army for the people.

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Chairman Park emphasized the military’s political neutrality and its support for the people.

At that time, the equation did not hold true.

During the April 19 Revolution, the military did not side with Syngman Rhee and was proud of protecting the people.

It was strange.

The May 16th incident was also evaluated as having brought out the military to crack down on corruption among civilian politicians and social chaos.

Was receiving.

Chairman Park also promised not to participate in civil affairs, so his speech was persuasive.

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The day after the Armed Forces Day event, Kim Tae-seong returned to Vietnam.

The keynote speech was that he would soon take businessmen to Vietnam to see the local situation.

He said he would see it.

After Kim Tae-seong left, Kijo gathered members of Cheonwoohoe to join the Vietnam business.

We explained and decided to head to Vietnam together.

On October 23rd, members of Cheonwoohoe gathered one by one at Gimpo Airport.

Chung Ju-young, Kim Jong-hee, and Park Hee-jun arrived first and waited for Jo Joong-hoon along with the keynote speech.

After a while, Jo Joong-hoon came running, waving a newspaper.

“Keynote! We’re in big trouble! The Soviet Union has placed nuclear missiles in Cuba, and the United States is attacking the Cuban coast.

“They decided to blockade it! The President of the United States said he would not hesitate to go to nuclear war with the Soviet Union!”

Everyone looked at Kijo with surprised expressions at Joong-Hoon’s words.

Kijo spoke to Joonghoon without blinking an eye.

“Why are you so late? Brother, please go in quickly.”

“Aren’t you worried? There is a war going on between China and India right now and there is a smile

“They’re talking about nuclear war, but can we go to Vietnam?”

“That’s great. Then, no one else will invest in Vietnam except us, right?

“There must be a trap set. Come in.”

The keynote speech pushed the four members of the Cheonwoohoe into the departure gate.

The members were pushed to the runway by Kijo’s urging.

Kijo climbed up the stairs, pushing Joonghoon’s back, who was expressing his concern.

Opportunity blooms in crisis. When the world was in turmoil, I met the dictators of Vietnam.

It seemed like things would go twice as well once I got there.

※ In the work, Vietnamese people and place names are used in an American style.

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This is because American names were widely used in Korea at the time.

Accordingly, Ngô Dinh Diem, the President of South Vietnam,

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The place name Quy Nhơn is written as Qui Nhon.