1979, Manager Kim is Inheriting Dictatorship! - Chapter 9
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Episode 9
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“Why are you suddenly telling me to go to Iran in this emergency situation?”
“I don’t know. But the manager told me to do it, so there must be a reason.”
The central office staff gather one by one. At 1:00 AM, as promised, everyone has gathered. There are 104 staff members gathered. This is all the staff currently available.
Kim Yeon-seok, the head of the overseas part of Jungjeong. He is the leader of this operation. Yeon-seok shouts to the gathered employees.
“Once we move this much at once, it’s inevitable that people will notice. So we’ll gather in groups of five and wait at a nearby hotel.”
“”yes.””
Yeonseok asks Team Leader Lee Tae-ryeong, who was in charge of the mercenaries.
“When are these team leader’s mercenaries supposed to come?”
“Yes. They said they would cross the border within 6 hours.”
“Are you sure they’re real guys?”
“Yes. Don’t worry. They are the most skilled guys in Europe. They have already carried out countless operations in the Middle East.”
“Okay. If we were alone, the operation could be disrupted. We need mercenaries with a lot of experience in this area. The chief said he would pay for it, so don’t worry about it. Got it?”
“Yes. Don’t worry. I will make sure not to make any mistakes. Sir.”
Yeonseok looks at his employees again and shouts.
“Okay. The operation is tomorrow, November 4th at 10 p.m. The chief said that on that day, Iran would raid the U.S. Embassy in Iran and kidnap people and take them as hostages. If Iran really takes Americans as hostages at that time, we will raid the U.S. Embassy in Iran at 10 p.m. that day, rescue the kidnapped people, and take them to Turkey. That’s all. Do you have any questions?”
“Excuse me, sir. I have a question.”
A slightly young looking employee raises his hand and asks.
“Something.”
“But why are we interfering in Iranian and American affairs? Such behavior in other countries is likely to cause problems in the future.”
“That’s right. It’s not like we have no contact with Iran at all, so isn’t that too reckless?”
Some employees are questioning the operation, saying they do not understand it.
“I don’t really know why this is happening. But the manager said that this will play the most important role in this domestic emergency.”
Yeonseok pauses for a moment and then continues speaking.
“And… if this ends well and the chief takes power… it means that our central government can now become the pinnacle of power. Now we won’t have to worry about the military or the security service anymore.”
People’s morale suddenly rose. Up until now, the axis of power in South Korea was the Blue House security service, the central government, and the military, but from now on, they could stand at the top of that power. Naturally, morale could not help but rise.
“How is it? Are you feeling like doing it properly now?”
Curb asks the excited employees.
“yes!!!”
The anticipation in the employees’ voices seemed louder than ever.
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On November 1st, when the autumn rain was falling lightly and the entire nation was still mourning the funeral of President Lee Jung-hwan, all members of Hanahoe gathered at the Commander’s Office of the Security Command.
And after thinking for a long time, Noh Dae-jun stands up, clenching his fists as if he has made up his mind, and speaks to Commander Choi Hyeon-gyu of the Capital Corps.
“Yes! Let’s do it, senior. We can’t just die like this! Let’s do it. Revolution!”
“General Noh! Yes! Good idea!”
The people’s expressions brighten when Noh Dae-jun makes up his mind. Everyone knew that if things continued this way, they would lose all the power they had, but since no one would take the lead, everyone was hesitating. But now that Noh Dae-jun, who was a leader along with Jeon Dae-hwan among the members of the Hanahoe, is taking the lead, people are finally relieved.
Noh Dae-jun gestures to Colonel Min Ha-pyeong, who is standing next to him.
“Colonel Min. How many commanders in our military are members of the Hanahwe or members who are friendly to the Hanahwe?”
“About 70 percent.”
“70%?”
“Yes. Except for the Chief of Staff, a few units under the direct control of the Army Headquarters, and a few generals from the 9th Airborne Division, they are all on our side.”
“Okay. That’s enough people.”
At that time, 1st Corps Commander Hong Si-young spoke with a worried expression.
“But General Roh, General Choi. Isn’t this just too unreasonable?”
In the original history of ‘Hong Si-young’, he was a man who played a leading role in the 12.12 coup along with Noh Dae-jun and Jeon Dae-hwan.
When the topic of justification comes up, everyone starts to murmur.
Although no one said anything, this was actually the part that worried me the most.
The military was sufficient. It was a fact that even the dog next door knew that the military was controlled by the Hanahwe. Even if the Chief of Staff was from the A class and the Minister of National Defense was not from the Hanahwe, most of the generals under them were from the Hanahwe or were friendly to it.
However, this coup had no justification.
In the history of the original, the 12.12 coup d’état was carried out on the pretext that Chief of Staff Lee Hwa-seong was involved in the assassination of President Lee Jung-hwan. It was an absurd reason, but since Chief of Staff Lee Hwa-seong and Kim Jung-guk were apparently close, there were quite a few people who accepted it.
But now it is different. The culprit of the assassination of President Lee Jung-hwan was already identified as the deceased Chief of Security Choi Cheol-gi, and Jeon Dae-hwan, the leader of the Hanahoe members, was arrested as an accomplice. In fact, they were involved in the assassination of President Lee Jung-hwan.
There is no one who does not know that a coup without a just cause will ultimately fail because it will not be able to obtain the consent of the people.
“Generals, may I say a word about that cause?”
Colonel Min Ha-pyeong speaks cautiously. Everyone’s eyes are focused on him. Although Colonel Min Ha-pyeong was still a colonel, he was Jeon Dae-hwan’s most trusted confidant and was a man known as a brain within the military.
“It’s okay. Feel free to talk.”
When Noh Dae-jun gives his permission, Colonel Min speaks his mind.
“How about using the arrest of Vice Minister Kim Jong-guk as the pretext for the revolution?”
“You’re using Manager Kim as an excuse?”
“Yes. In fact, wasn’t it only Chief Kim who directly witnessed what happened at Anga at that time? If so, wouldn’t it be possible that Chief Kim murdered Your Excellency?”
“Manager Kim..?”
“Yes. Even though he usually pretended not to be greedy for power, judging from the fact that he arrested the former commander this time, he is clearly a person who is greedy for power. In fact, I believe that the truth behind Your Excellency’s case is that Director Kim did something to seize power.”
In fact, at first, no one was suspicious of Director Kim. However, Choi Cheol-gi’s usual personality and Chief Secretary Jeong Se-won’s support of Director Kim’s words, and decisively, Kim Jeong-guk’s continued actions of putting President Lee Jeong-hwan first, made it so that no one doubted him any more.
“Yeah.. Actually, the one I’m most suspicious of is Manager Kim. Why didn’t I think of that?”
“Come to think of it, Manager Kim should also be included in the criminal category..”
Colonel Min Ha-pyeong continues speaking.
“‘The Security Command found evidence of the assassination of Director Kim Jong-guk. So, we started this revolution with the determination to save the country in order to arrest Kim Jong-guk, who murdered the President.’ Isn’t that enough of an excuse?”
“Then what are you going to do with the evidence after the arrest?”
“Well… wouldn’t it be enough if we could just create evidence?”
Although some people were uneasy about Colonel Min’s opinion, the majority opinion was that there was no other answer.
Noh Dae-jun closes all the windows and checks each person one by one. It was a procedure to check if there was anyone whose information was worth sharing.
And after a while, Noh Dae-jun, who had checked everyone, said.
“Let’s do as Colonel Min says. How about 10 p.m. on November 7th, three days after His Majesty’s funeral?”
“Isn’t it too fast?”
“Yes. Wouldn’t it be better to prepare a little more?”
People are panicking as the time left is running out. Then Colonel Min speaks.
“If we delay even a little bit here, Chief Kim will seize all power. At that point, no matter how we try to carry out the revolution, it will definitely fail. The only chance is now.”
Before we knew it, Colonel Min had become the main character of the coup.
“Still… two days later..”
“No. Once this time passes, it will definitely be like Colonel Min said..”
People have different opinions. Then, Lieutenant General Choi Hyun-gyu stands up and persuades the people.
“Everyone! If we miss this opportunity now, we will end up serving in the rear units for the rest of our lives. We will never have the chance to seize power, and all the key government posts will be occupied by the Jung-Jeong and Kim Bu-Jang line. Are you really okay with that?”
The people who had been hesitating stood up one by one and shouted at Lieutenant General Choi’s words.
“Okay. Let’s do it. Our forces still account for nearly 70% of the military, so why would we fail? We have to save the Republic of Korea!”
“Yes. If our military doesn’t save the country in this emergency situation, who will?”
People who have no thought of the country in their heads and are only interested in their own glory talk about the country as if they are possessed by something.
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At 10 p.m. on November 5th, Youngho comes running out of breath into the quiet courtyard where most of the employees have left work.
“Boss! Boss!!! This is serious!”
I quickly put the smartphone I was looking at back into my pocket and asked.
“What are you doing, suddenly running around so busily?”
“I think these Hanahweh guys will end up doing something!”
“Really? When are you going to do it?”
“According to the information we have confirmed, it is 10pm on November 7th!”
“It’s the 7th… It’s a perfect day.”
“Huh? No, now is not the time to be so peaceful. Shouldn’t you contact the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Minister of National Defense right now and stop it?”
Youngho says excitedly.
“No. There’s no need to do that. Just let him do it.”
“Just leave them alone.. Are you saying we should just let them raise an army?”
Youngho becomes more and more excited and raises his voice.
“Oh my… My eardrums are about to burst. Don’t worry. Even if they lead all their troops to revolt, they’ll ultimately fail. Just leave them alone for now.”
“Manager..”
“This will be a golden opportunity to eliminate the Hanahwe once and for all.”
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November 7th at 8pm.
“Then I will tell you the plan again. First, head to the Central Intelligence Agency. Arrest Chief Kim, including the Central Intelligence Agency staff, and bring them to the Security Command Office. Then, go to the Prime Minister’s Office and ask the Prime Minister for permission to arrest Chief Kim. Any objections?”
Noh Dae-jun checks the plan one last time before carrying out the operation.
“That’s right. But, General Noh, there’s one thing that’s strange.”
“What’s strange?”
Colonel Min speaks with a worried expression.
“Yes. Neither Minister Lee Hwa-seong nor President Lee Dae-sik have responded. It would be fortunate if the information had not leaked out, but… clearly, at this point in time, there should have been some kind of response… but there has been no response.”
“Really? What is this ulterior motive… Are you really going to take our side? Is that it..”
At that moment, Lieutenant General Choi pats Noh Dae-jun and Colonel Min on the shoulder, telling them not to worry.
“It’s okay. The commander of the Capital Defense Corps is currently on our side anyway. And no matter what happens to the Capital Corps, there’s no way we’ll fail.”
That was true. There was no division in Seoul that could deploy troops faster than the Water Defense Division.
Originally, the position should have been occupied by President Lee Dae-sik, but as he became president, one of the members of the Hanahweh was chosen to fill the position.
President Lee Dae-sik also wanted to fill the position with someone who was not a member of the Hanahoe, but the military ranks were so full of Hanahoe members that it would be impossible to fill the position without someone who was not a Hanahoe member.
“Well… most of the military is under our control, so what are we worried about? Colonel Min, contact the water defense headquarters and ask them to dispatch troops to the central government.”
“all right.”
Thus, the military rebellion of the Hanahweh began on November 7, more than a month before December 12.
They thought they would win this coup. No one in the Hanahui ever doubted it. But unknown to them, forces that had not intervened in the original 12.12 were at work.
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