I Became Park Jeong-ui’s Nephew - Chapter 350



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He became Park Jeong-ui’s nephew. – (350)

“Sir, I have obtained the information.”

“Are there still any left?”

“yes.”

“Wow~ There’s a saying that even dog poop is useless if it’s used as medicine, but this is still there.”

This is Gyeongseong, Korea.

Cho Dae-soo, 3rd Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, obtained important information.

Korea, which has recently expanded its territory into space, has lagged behind other countries in space technology because it has focused its investment on reality rather than fantasy.

If that’s the case, then we should be careful now.

First, we obtained information on space projects carried out by the former Chinese Communist Party.

When the Soviet Union successfully launched the first artificial satellite on October 4, 1957, countries around the world believed that the door was open to the military use of space.

Because boosters can put not only satellites but also missiles into a specific orbit and strike targets,

However, Japan is bound by its pacifist constitution, so it is prohibited from using boosters for military purposes.

The one standing in opposition was China, which at the time was in opposition to the United States and had an uneasy political relationship with the Soviet Union.

What is there to overcome such diplomatic isolation?

Mao Zedong chose to develop nuclear weapons.

“The destructive power of nuclear weapons was demonstrated by the two atomic bombs dropped on Japan. We must also demonstrate that we can drop nuclear weapons on the United States or the Soviet Union, and the development of boosters is not an option but a necessity.”

The Chinese Communist Party’s space project, which began with military purposes,

But that didn’t come to fruition.

“Can a missile be launched without the President’s approval?”

The most important thing is when, who, and for what purpose the missile is launched.

Could it be that the United States was behind the Soviet Union in launching satellites because it did not have the technology to build boosters?

At the time, von Braun and his research team, who were working on a space project in the United States, were part of the Army Space Program Division, and could have launched a satellite into space on a booster with just an order from the president.

However, the reason why the von Braun research team remained silent was because there was a limitation that ‘the launch vehicle cannot enter orbit without the president’s approval.’

For example, whose territory is it from the ground to 100km above the ground?

Is it considered US territory and can we freely launch satellites there?

Now, according to the World Government regulations, the 100km airspace is designated as a free passage zone, but at the time, there were no such regulations, so the United States had no choice but to be extremely cautious.

Wouldn’t the Soviet Union, which had even launched satellites, be able to launch nuclear warheads out of the atmosphere if it wanted to?

What would happen if the US also said that the Soviet Union did something crazy?

If done wrong, a nuclear war could start, and the US President may have deliberately delayed the plan because he was worried about that.

And this paved the way for China to take its first steps into space, with no concept of airspace and no control from the United States, so there was no problem, right?

In this way, China achieved the feat of putting a satellite into orbit, becoming the second country in Asia after Japan (1963), but that was the end of it.

How could China, faced with the backlash of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, pursue space development? From the late 1950s to the early 1960s, China’s space development project was virtually at a standstill.

“No one can give orders except me. No one!!”

The biggest problem was that Mao Zedong pushed this project completely centered on himself.

A similar situation where the US had the ability to launch a booster, but the project was halted due to the president’s refusal.

With the president and the state holding control over space, can private companies take it upon themselves to pursue this issue?

If the von Braun research team had left the Army, started a company, received investment, and pursued an independent space development project, the United States might have settled into space more quickly through public-private joint development.

It is true that the Soviet Union’s satellite launch at the time was a great shock to the United States.

In this situation, with the president hesitating, isn’t it natural that public opinion in the United States is in an uproar? It’s no coincidence that the next president, John F. Kennedy, officially declared space exploration.

This is the problem,

Is space really a matter that must be governed by the state?

Space development projects can be accelerated only when the public and private sectors work together.

However, the Korean Central Intelligence Agency took this issue very sensitively.

“If civilians are given the right to launch projectiles, it will be difficult to control.”

“That’s right, space is the domain of nations, not of civilians.”

Why did former US President MacArthur block the von Braun research team’s satellite launch?

Was it because they were really wary of a nuclear war breaking out, or was it because they were not sure that the research team was under their control?

First of all, von Braun was a scientist who worked under the German Nazis.

The number of scientists that Brown brought to the United States was 130, and including their families, the number exceeded 300.

At the time, von Braun knew better than anyone that the United States needed his technology, so much so that he even negotiated with his legs crossed in front of American representatives.

“If the United States does not meet my demands, we will all surrender to the Soviet Union. Is that okay?”

“Okay, I’ll accept it all.”

This was von Braun’s attitude at the time.

Would a human like this follow the control of the US government?

President MacArthur, who saw through von Braun’s true nature, used him thoroughly and then abandoned him.

Von Braun and his research team stole rocket parts and blueprints from Germany and passed them on to American companies, excluding them from rocket development projects.

The complete trampling of von Braun’s authority,

Von Braun may have been outraged by America’s attitude, but it was impossible for a scientist turned Nazi war criminal to set up a company in the United States and pursue a missile program.

So, living a life dependent on the US government until death, the US thoroughly re-established its space development project as a state-centered one.

This problem also applies to Korea.

If you give private companies the authority to develop launch vehicles, won’t they do whatever they want?

Deputy Chief Cho Dae-soo is concerned about that,

A new provision was created that requires unconditional approval from the head of state for space projects and launch vehicle-related businesses carried out in Korea.

All that remains is for it to pass through Congress,

He exerted influence on CEO Lee Yeon-su, with whom he was close.

***

“I object.”

“What is the reason?”

“Korea lags behind the US and Russia in space-related technology. If we regulate things like this, will engineers come to Korea?”

This is Gyeongseong,

Lee Yeon-su, the leader of the Women’s Peace Party, ignored the Central Intelligence Agency’s claims.

It cannot be denied that the space development project is sluggish due to excessive government control and interference, and that Dr. von Braun is a criminal, but it cannot be denied that he achieved the feat of landing on the moon.

America’s space development would have been much faster if President MacArthur had not trampled on it.

Knowing that history, the company should not have suppressed the research team so excessively.

“Your Majesty, you have controlled scientists so far, but you have never blocked their path. If necessary for experiments, you have even rescued human guinea pigs. And isn’t space development currently a project being carried out by Daehan Transportation?”

“That’s true, but… it’s dangerous for private companies to have too much autonomy in this matter. In order to protect the Marshal’s authority, we need to enact legislation to control scientists.”

“Well, I think there are enough regulations already.”

CEO Lee Yeon-su drew a clear line.

It is true that Korea is a country with strict control.

But even that control is focused on preventing scientists from leaking technology and defecting.

Whether it’s sacrificing hundreds of thousands of animals for animal testing or firing a few projectiles into the sky, it’s up to scientists.

The Korean government does not control such creative desires.

And this is an irresistible attraction for engineers. If this advantage were erased, which scientist would defect for the sake of Korea’s development?

Control is important, but it is also necessary to create an environment where scientists can conduct research freely. Lee Yeon-su warned against the Central Intelligence Agency’s excessive control.

The problem is the attitude of Deputy Chief Cho Dae-soo.

There was some pressure aimed at the party leader.

“Lee Yeon-soo, I didn’t want to say this to you, but wouldn’t it be beneficial for you to join hands with us?”

“What do you mean?”

“Why did you lose in the last general election? Wasn’t it because you didn’t have a strong supporter? If you cooperate, we will remove all obstacles that stand in your way.”

Representative Lee Yeon-soo touched on the adult education budget during the last prime ministerial election and faced a backlash from voters.

I did not pursue unreasonable policies for men, and I only said that the gender-sensitive budget should not be abused for a specific gender or class.

But that offended some voters and created unnecessary misunderstandings.

This would not have happened if the Central Intelligence Agency had intervened in the election and controlled traffic, but Representative Lee Yeon-soo refused such a development.

“I’m not in politics to become Prime Minister. And what the hell is the Central Intelligence Agency? I can’t do anything without the Marshal’s trust. So what’s the basis for putting pressure on me like this?”

“Ah… no, pressure?”

“To my ears, it sounds like you are saying that if you want to be the Prime Minister, you should listen to us. I am advising you to be careful with your words in the future. If the Marshal heard this, he would not have let the Central Intelligence Agency off easy.”

The CIA agents swallowed dry saliva.

Representative Lee Yeon-soo is a big shot with 30 million party members, but he is still young and his power base is weak.

What brought Cheon-ae-goa to this point was the trust of the head of state, and the power of the head of state comes from the Central Intelligence Agency.

So, the reason why the Central Intelligence Agency can be so active is because, in the end, if Representative Lee Yeon-soo wants to establish a power base, joining hands with the Central Intelligence Agency is the best option.

But I rejected that,

He even went so far as to say something about how great the Central Intelligence Agency was.

It is also true that the KCIA enjoys power under the shadow of the trust that the head of state has earned from the people.

In the end, if the Central Intelligence Agency falls out of favor with the head of state, it will be like a dog, and it will not be in a position to pressure anyone.

CEO Lee Yeon-su saw through it,

Now, in his seventh year of political career, he could not be treated like a child.

***

“Your Majesty, the countdown is about to begin.”

“Hmm~ I’m looking forward to it.”

This is Geumneung,

I was faced with a historic spectacle alongside government officials and businessmen.

It took 50 years for Korea to launch its first artificial satellite using its own technology.

Now, Korea is a country that has left the Earth and is reaching out into space, and the propulsion system has begun to rise into the sky with a roar.

First of all, the launch went smoothly. Did the launch vehicle enter orbit safely?

A voice full of joy burst out in a tense situation.

“Landed at 140km above the ground!!”

“It’s a success!!”

“Wow~! I did it!!”

Before I knew it, I jumped up from my seat and clapped.

The historic moment when Korea set foot in space,

I shared a big hug with the scientists who worked hard for today’s glory.

Space development projects have only just begun, and if Korea is to develop further in the future, shouldn’t we create an environment where they can conduct research freely?

If you want, you can get a job at a private company. He got a job at Korea Transport, which has secured a financial power of 218 billion dollars, and spurred the space development business.