I Became Park Jeong-ui’s Nephew - Chapter 31



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He became Park Jeong-ui’s nephew. – (31)

“Your Majesty, please approve it.”

“yes.”

The same routine that repeats itself today,

I looked at the report that came up from the Ministry of Finance.

The amount of support received from the United States this year is about 8.3 million dollars. If Lee Soon-man had been in power, more than 1/10 of this amount would have gone to universities.

The number of universities that grew explosively after liberation

During the April 19 Revolution, there were more than 20 universities in Seoul alone.

Education is a business that determines the future of a country, and there is nothing wrong with investing in universities, but the important thing is to be able to understand the subject.

“Huh? These guys are a bit strange.”

“I gave you support, but you’re doing something else?”

The United States tilted its head when it learned that the money it gave to Korea was being invested in education.

In a country where it’s hard to make a living, why would they invest 1/10 of the subsidy into education?

However, Lee Soon-man invested in education until the end, and as a result, the number of college students increased by more than tenfold compared to after liberation.

The problem is that these college students have nowhere to go. In a country with no industrial base, how can there be jobs for intellectuals?

Naturally, mass unemployment occurred, and the discontent was directed at the government.

This is the irony of history,

Lee Soon-man was trampled by the college students he had trained.

“Guys!! It’s me!! Me!! I raised the university!! I raised you!!”

“You’re hilarious!! Get out of there, you old man!!”

“Oppose dictatorship!!”

“Lee Soon-man, step down!!”

So, has Korea, which drove out the senile old people and restored democracy, developed properly?

Society failed to address mass unemployment and, unable to cope with the sudden arrival of democracy, only resulted in social chaos.

Knowing this history, do you think I would invest American aid money in college?

More than anything, I don’t like this country’s high level of enthusiasm for education.

‘In Korea, education is a shortcut to success, and in a word, it is useless.’

In Korea, education is a shortcut to success.

The perception that passing the state examination is a shortcut to success is still valid today and in the future.

Is it because Korea doesn’t invest in universities that it doesn’t produce a single Nobel laureate?

All educational courses exist for entrance exams and have absolutely no practicality.

They only produce smart-aleck people who are only interested in success. If you are a professor, you should be studying academics, so why do you hang around the political world and have your students write papers?

I am a thoroughly practical person,

The budget for universities was cut by 70%.

“How many universities are there in the country now?”

“There are about 30.”

“Let’s get rid of all but 10. And we’ll start building a highway soon, so call in the business people.”

“All right.”

If we push forward with a project to reduce the number of universities and build highways at the same time, where do you think young people will go?

A university that exploits your parents? A workplace where you can earn money by sweating?

People tend to flock to where the money is, so he made the businessmen an offer they couldn’t refuse.

“We will provide you with $9 million annually, so please push forward with the construction of the highway.”

“You said 9… 9 million dollars?”

“Yes, wouldn’t that be enough to create 200,000 jobs? The Minister of Finance also said it was possible.”

“It is entirely possible. No, it is possible.”

Business executives rushed to present business plans.

I said, “You can do it for $7 million, you can do it for $6.5 million. They’re always slashing labor costs, but I drew the line and said, that’s not what I want.”

“This project is not simply about getting things done quickly. The important thing is how long it can provide stable jobs to the people.”

“A stable job?”

“Yes, what is more important in society than jobs? Korea is currently pursuing industrial development, but it is still not enough to provide jobs to many people.”

There are currently approximately 30,000 people working in light industry in Korea.

It’s growing rapidly, but there’s still a long way to go.

So, it is important to expedite the construction of highways that can both establish a logistics system and resolve unemployment, and of course, the cooperation of companies is also important.

The government is providing $9 million in subsidies, but what if companies exploit workers for cheap prices in order to make a lot of profit?

If we are downsizing universities and then suppressing workers, it will only worsen social unrest.

From now on, what companies need to do is provide stable jobs. Only then did business officials understand what I meant.

“If there is a rumor that a company is oppressing workers in an industrial setting, then the people here will also have to take responsibility. Do you understand what I mean?”

“Of course.”

“We will follow Your Majesty’s will.”

Company officials immediately got to work.

A large-scale project that involved a whopping 200,000 people.

As so many jobs were created, the unemployment rate hit rock bottom.

The only unemployed people are the unemployed or college students who have no intention of working, and in this environment, there are few people who would say, “Let’s invest more money in universities!!”

In this way, I indirectly oppressed the university,

The discontented flocked to the universities, but they had no power to move the world.

***

“No, isn’t this too much? Education is a business that determines the next 100 years of a country… If the budget is cut like this, which university will survive?”

“Your Majesty, you are being too extreme. Practicality is important, but education is also important.”

“That’s right. I think you’re underestimating college just because you didn’t graduate from it. I don’t think Dr. Lee Soon-man would have done that.”

This is Seoul National University,

The intellectuals gathered in one place held a debate targeting the government.

Dr. Lee Soon-man was one of the greatest intellectuals of his time, educated at Baejae School, and in 1904, he became the principal and taught students.

Afterwards, he immigrated overseas and engaged in both independence movement and educational activities. After liberation, he also made a pledge to invest in education to reduce the illiteracy rate.

The problem is that it’s all just empty words now,

The pro-American regime’s minions are suppressing universities and further strengthening their dictatorship.

Isn’t that because you haven’t learned everything?

The problem is that people need to be aware of their own perception. What has become of the founder of Kookmin University?

The intellectuals who attended the discussion were also aware of that.

“Please refrain from talking. Saying that the president didn’t graduate from college is rude. Do you know how rude that is?”

“Haha~ This is it… Are you going to breathe properly because you’re scared of the president? Isn’t it because intellectuals are always looking at the government’s face that universities are being treated so poorly?”

“But that’s not what you’re saying!! Take that back right now!!”

The atmosphere suddenly became tense,

Only then did the professor who made the problematic remark make a correction.

But the problem is that words once spoken cannot be taken back, and the rumor that the president was ignorant and was suppressing universities spread like wildfire.

It’s a situation that can’t be resolved,

This rumor reached the ears of Korean People’s Party officials.

***

“What the hell is that guy?!! Huh?!!”

“I think a Seoul National University professor said something like that.”

“This guy, who’s about to collapse on the street!! What has he done for this country to say such things?!! Huh?!!”

This is the headquarters of the Korean People’s Party,

Park Jeong-ui, the political director, was furious after hearing recent remarks made at Seoul National University.

Young people all over the country are working hard to develop the economy, and yet a professor is criticizing the president’s policies?

In addition, instead of criticizing with specific evidence, he made a personal attack by saying, “The president doesn’t know anything because he didn’t graduate from college.”

A deed worthy of death,

Park Jeong-ui, the director of the political bureau, was furious and threatened to tear that bastard to pieces right now.

The problem is that it wasn’t long ago that former Vice-Chairman of the National Assembly Shin Ik was imprisoned, so is it okay to put professors in prison this time?

Although the majority opinion was that it should be dealt with after the election, there were also many opinions that it should be dealt with immediately.

“I think we need to set an example. The last incident didn’t seem to be something the students did voluntarily.”

“That’s right. What do the kids know? They must have protested because there was someone behind it. The professors are behind it. We have to beat them up.”

“We must immediately suggest to His Majesty that he exercise emergency powers. All universities must be closed.”

As lawmakers pushed back, Park Jeong-ui proposed to the National Assembly the exercise of emergency decrees.

If anything, there were thoughts of mobilizing the military to close down all universities, and even public opinion was not on the universities’ side.

“That’s why people with their heads full of ink are useless!!”

“The King is working so hard right now, and these guys are just holding him back with every little thing!!”

“Is it a big deal that I graduated from college?!! Those people are of no help to the country!!”

“While you guys were talking about things at the university, His Excellency the President was fixing the country!! What are you guys talking about?!!”

The Korean People’s Party, which boasts 230,000 members, took the lead.

Some extremists caused a commotion by storming into Seoul National University, destroying the podium and beating professors with clubs.

The professor who made the problematic remark was dragged out into the street and beaten.

“Apologize now!! Before I tear your tongue out!!”

“Okay… I made a mistake. Please forgive me… I have committed a sin worthy of death.”

“That’s not enough!! Hang this kid upside down!!”

“Use that smart head and try to survive!!”

In this way, Seoul National University was literally destroyed overnight.

The problem is that this was not done under the president’s direction, and those who put excessive loyalty first only ended up inciting social unrest.

Those who are out of control are just rioters, and the Korean People’s Party members who caused this incident could not avoid heavy punishment.

***

“Did you know, Uncle? Tell me honestly.”

“That… that… I said that was too extreme, but the lawmakers are leading the way…”

“그게 내가 제일 싫어하는 거라고, 왜 내가 시키지도 않았는데 그 자식들은 개지랄을 떠는 거야? 어? 나까지 개새끼 만들 일 있어?”

Today, the same routine continued. I called my uncle aside and continued to scold him.

What I don’t like the most is a dog that doesn’t control.

When a dog attacks a person, not only the dog becomes a bastard, but the owner also becomes a bastard.

I have never given instructions to the Korean People’s Party to take over Seoul National University.

The most troublesome thing in the world is an organization that is out of control. If the owner bites someone without asking, that is not loyalty.

It’s just a dog that needs to be put in boiling water, but this time, the Korean People’s Party did that and 112 people responsible became boiled meat.

What about your uncle?

I clearly remember that they even gave political funds to the lawmakers to make them do a good job, but why were they unable to control such things and instead were swayed by public opinion?

Here I gave my uncle some advice and warning.

“If this is how it is, I can’t trust you, uncle. How can someone who can’t even train a mad dog control the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea?”

“That… that… I’m sorry. Your Majesty, I have nothing to say.”

“This is your first and last warning. Don’t disappoint me again.”

“Understood, Your Majesty, if that day comes again, I will take off my clothes myself.”

This incident has muzzled not only the university but also the Korean People’s Party.

I showed you that if you move without my instructions from now on, you’ll all be treated like dogs, so you should behave yourself.

Boiling water is always waiting,

He maintained an attitude of unforgiveness towards anyone who ran wild, whether they were a dog, a pig, or a person.