1979, Manager Kim is Inheriting Dictatorship! - Chapter 34
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Episode 34
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October 9th.
As soon as I wake up, a text message comes from my smartphone.
[System: Achieve unification with North Korea.]
[Condition: Unification by force]
[Reward: 100pt per day]
‘100 points every day? This is no joke.’
That’s a whopping 36,500 points in one year.
Perhaps because it is a very difficult task, it seems to give quite a lot of points.
“Then, where···.”
Before leaving, let’s check Wikipedia again.
[Due to the North Korean terrorist attack at Aung San Mausoleum on October 9, 1983, xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx]
As expected, everything behind them was blinded, but what was certain was that this terrorist incident would happen again in history.
No, to be exact, I constantly encouraged the same thing to happen.
He made strong statements about North Korea on New Year’s Day and Armed Forces Day.
“North Korea is not a normal country now. It is simply a terrorist group occupying the territory of our Republic of Korea.”
“The Kim family has no interest in the lives of North Korean citizens. All they want is to maintain their power.”
“Seeing such great soldiers in the military makes me think that we will be able to end the North Korean regime in the near future.”
“The North Korean regime is in fact a dynasty, not a republic. The judicial, legislative, and executive powers are all concentrated in one person. Even the tyrants of many countries in the past did not wield their power in this way.”
Sometimes, he made harsh remarks that even the ruling party questioned whether his remarks were too strong.
Naturally, North Korea’s response to this was also harsh.
“Let’s punish Kim Jong-guk, a traitor to the nation who has sold out his country and people while serving as their lackey to imperialists and other foreign invaders!”
“I will turn Seoul into a sea of fire.”
“The leader of the bastards.”
Every day, he spews out harsh remarks that would not be made in a normal country.
“Mr. President, it is time to leave.”
The chief secretary comes into the hotel. It is soon time to leave.
“Okay. Let’s go.”
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October 9, 1983.
10:15 am.
Already, a short distance away from the Aung San Mausoleum, three North Korean men were watching over the Aung San Mausoleum from a distance.
“Comrades, it will be very soon. As we said, when the requiem is heard, we will detonate it. Do you understand?”
Lieutenant Kim Jin-su reminds Shin Gi-cheol and Kang Min-cheol of their mission once again.
“Yes, I understand, Comrade Jinsoo. But it’s so far away that I can’t tell who’s who. Is it really okay to just blow it up?”
“It’s been the same every time other foreign leaders have come. When the president or prime minister of the other country arrives, the ceremony begins and the requiem is always played at the same time. It’s unmistakable.”
A must-visit place for all foreign leaders arriving in Burma was the mausoleum of General Aung San, Burmese independence hero.
And whenever a foreign leader came in and an event began, a requiem was always played.
Three North Korean agents who were ordered to assassinate President Kim Jong-guk planted a bomb at the Aung San Mausoleum two days in advance.
Now, if only the requiem could be played and the bomb could be detonated, they would surely be able to return to their homeland and become heroes of the Republic.
“Comrades, listen carefully. If we successfully kill this evil puppet American imperialist lackey and return to our homeland, our homeland will definitely treat us as heroes of the Republic!”
Lieutenant Kim Jin-su encourages two of his subordinates.
Of course, if you think about the original history, it was an impossible task.
North Korea has vehemently denied any involvement in this matter, and these individuals have been virtually abandoned by the country.
It was just used as a so-called high-performance part and then thrown away.
“Understood, comrade!”
But the two subordinates, whether they knew that fact or not, just smiled.
“Get ready. The requiem is about to sound.”
At that moment, a man in a suit gets out of a car from a distance.
The distance is so far that it is difficult to tell whether it is Kim Jung-guk or someone else.
But soon he got out of the car and slowly walked towards the destination.
“Get ready.”
“yes!”
“yes!”
Get ready to detonate the bomb.
And a little later.
A mournful requiem echoes through Aung San Mausoleum.
“now!”
BAM!! BAM!!! BAM!!!!
The grave of Burmese hero General Aung San was reduced to rubble with a huge explosion, leaving only ashes in the wake of the bomb’s swept-away path.
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“Prime Minister!! Prime Minister!!!”
A staff member from the Prime Minister’s Office runs towards the Prime Minister’s residence, out of breath.
The Prime Minister was none other than Lee Hwa-seong, who had served as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Minister of National Defense.
“What are you doing that makes you come running in so out of breath?”
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Kim Jong-guk persuaded Defense Minister Lee Hwa-sung, who had initially refused the offer several times, to accept the position of Prime Minister after much persuasion.
“The position of Prime Minister is a political realm. Shouldn’t soldiers be soldiers in the field? My role is limited to the Minister of National Defense. Mr. President.”
“Minister. In this Cold War era, when we don’t know when war will break out on the Korean Peninsula, if I make a mistake, the only person who can take over my position is you, Minister.”
“Mr. President···.”
Three men you can trust no matter what happens in the military.
Prime Minister Lee Hwa-sung, Army Chief of Staff Lee Dae-sik, and Air Force Chief of Staff Kim Jin.
These three were reappointed even though their terms should have already ended.
They had already said several times that they should step down and let their juniors take their place after about two years in office, but President Kim Jong-guk persuaded them to the end and gave them a second term.
Kim Jong-guk’s guiding principle was that in times of war, the value of one capable commander was equivalent to hundreds of good weapons.
Kim Jong-guk needed them.
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The secretary took a deep breath, swallowed, and spoke, holding back tears.
“The President… is said to be currently unknown as to whether he is alive or dead due to a terrorist attack by North Korea in Burma.”
“What did you say!!!”
Prime Minister Lee Hwa-sung stands up from his seat and slams his desk roughly.
There was anger that the head of state had been attacked, but Kim Jong-guk was also someone Lee Hwa-seong respected as a human being.
I would not have taken on this position as Prime Minister if President Kim Jong-guk had not requested it.
“Currently.. I heard he was transferred to the hospital and underwent surgery.. but we don’t know his condition yet.”
“What about other people? What about other people?”
This state visit to Burma was not only attended by President Kim Jong-guk. Several government officials, including the Chief of Staff, and even several members of the National Assembly also accompanied him.
“Their life or death has not yet been confirmed. However, the Chief Secretary appears to be safe.”
“These little bastards!!!”
The anger that had been suppressed for a while explodes again.
The old desk I was using was torn apart by a kick so strong.
“What should we do, Prime Minister?”
“What should we do! Contact Chief of Staff Lee Dae-sik immediately and declare martial law and DEFCON 2 nationwide! Call an emergency cabinet meeting immediately!”
The secretary is startled by the Prime Minister’s scolding and moves quickly.
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“Yes.. yes.. I understand, Prime Minister. I will prepare right away.”
President Lee Dae-sik calmly answers the news of President Kim Jong-guk’s terrorist attack and hangs up the phone.
And then he speaks to the adjutant next to him.
“Get my helmet now! And prepare the entire army for battle!”
President Lee Dae-sik’s fist was clenched so hard that blood was flowing out.
His anger was almost as intense as that day in history, December 12, 1979, or even more so.
A state of emergency was declared across the military, and the entire military, including the Army, was put on combat readiness.
The news that South Korea’s President Kim Jong-guk’s life or death was unknown due to the terrorist attack spread throughout the world in an instant.
In an instant, the world was gripped by fears of World War III, and stock markets around the world crashed.
As this fact began to be reported in the evening newspapers and breaking news, the people were both saddened and enraged.
“Sob sob.. sob.. Mr. President.. sob sob..”
“Why are you crying! You must be alive..!”
“You red bastards..!! You’re all going to die!”
He was a president whose approval rating was at its peak.
He was a president who was loved by the people.
This public anger was completely natural.
Even though martial law and DEFCON made life difficult, no one complained.
Rather, even before the call for reserve forces was given, everyone, regardless of gender, put on their military uniforms and went to their units.
It wasn’t just young men.
People of all ages and genders were enraged by this unprecedented terrorist attack on the president and were ready to do whatever they could to help.
Women volunteered to help prepare meals for the military, and workers at munitions factories volunteered to work overtime and even extra shifts to make weapons.
Anger had already spread throughout South Korea.
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“Comrade Leader..! The southerners have just issued a DEFCON 2 alert!”
“Don’t worry about it. They can’t even start a war without US permission anyway!”
North Korea had something to believe in.
The United States will not authorize war anyway.
This is why North Korea did this ridiculous thing.
But they were unaware of the fact that President Kim Jong-guk had previously made a secret agreement with the United States.
‘If the President of South Korea dies or is in a state similar to that due to a terrorist attack by North Korea, we will accept this as a de facto declaration of all-out war by North Korea and transfer wartime operational control to the South Korean Chief of Staff.’
Although this secret agreement between President Carter and President Kim Jong-un was known only to a few key figures in South Korea and the United States, it was clearly agreed upon in diplomatic documents.
Korea could have started a war at any moment.
“So. Are you sure that bastard Kim Jung-guk is dead?”
“They say a requiem was played and a man in a suit came out of a luxury car. And when the man got close, they detonated a bomb. That must have been him!”
“Girae. Girae. Now South Korea will fall into chaos. We can just use that. Hahahahaha.”
The big pig’s mean laughter fills the commentary room.
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President Lee Dae-sik stands before countless officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers.
“As you all know, President Kim Jong-guk was attacked in Burma a few hours ago. One of the perpetrators was caught on the spot, and the perpetrator turned out to be none other than a North Korean agent.”
Some soldiers sobbed and others swore uncontrollably.
The anger felt by President Lee Dae-sik was no different from the anger felt by the soldiers.
They also had no small amount of affection for President Kim Jong-guk, who treated the soldiers like a parent whenever he came to inspect the military and took care of their meals and service environment.
“We will now begin an all-out war with North Korea as soon as the Prime Minister gives the order. There may be some casualties. However, if we stay still after this happens, what will be the meaning of the existence of the South Korean military? If you do not fight now, the North Korean military’s guns will one day be pointed at your parents, family, and loved ones! If there are any soldiers who want to run away now, they can run away right now!”
Of course, the words that said that if you wanted to run away, you could run away were more like a formality, but among the numerous soldiers, not a single one left their post.
Rather, their appearance was more solemn than ever.
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“Chief Secretary. What’s the situation?”
“Prime Minister Lee Hwa-sung has issued a DEFCON 2 alert, and the entire military is on standby, led by Chief of Staff Lee Dae-sik. Are you really okay with war?”
“It has to be done someday. Even if it costs a little blood, we have to end this tragedy before it becomes more divisive and bigger. If we don’t end it now, we will have to pay a bigger price in the future. And we can’t let the good people of North Korea fall victim to the Kims’ lust for power forever.”
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