Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 237



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#237 The Day of the Jackal

On the evening of the day his schedule in Italy ended, National Intelligence Service Director Cho Tae-hyun returned to Italy aboard special plane No. 2, which had temporarily returned to Korea to pick up Argentine President Juan Peron and his wife.

“Why did Director Cho come? I told you to just stay here.”

“I thought it would be better for me to stay by the President’s side in many ways. Minister Koh also told me to go.”

“Tsk! Why are they making such a fuss about visiting France… … .”

“It’s not a big deal. The signs from the French military are not good.”

“Oh, right! Okay, I see. Let’s talk about that later. What do you think? What about Eva Peron?”

“I was admitted to the Armed Forces Hospital as soon as I arrived and received a thorough examination. It was conducted to the highest standard.”

“Okay, what was the result?”

“Fortunately, it has not metastasized too badly.”

“Oh! Really? That’s good.”

“Yeah, so what did you call it with radiation? Cyber… … .”

“Cyber ​​Knife?”

Lee Seon-yeong, who was listening from the side, quickly answered on Jo Tae-hyun’s behalf.

“Oh! That’s right. They said that if we combine surgery with radiation therapy called CyberKnife, it might be possible to treat it.”

“I understand surgery, but what is a Cyber ​​Knife?”

“Cyber ​​Knife is a robotic radiation treatment system that can treat cancer in any area within a millimeter margin of error while minimizing side effects.”

“Oh, really?”

“Yes, it is especially effective for recurrent cervical cancer like Eva. The equipment itself is rare even in modern times, and we only have two of them, one at Seoul National University Hospital and one at the Armed Forces Hospital. So we don’t use them carelessly.”

“Can’t you just copy that and make it? With the technology here?”

“Hohoho! Radiation therapy is still being done in places like the United States.”

“however?”

“Our Cyber ​​Knife doesn’t just irradiate. The equipment we brought in is almost the best in the 4th generation, and it automatically tracks the lesion in real time, and the radiation dose is high, so the treatment time can be shortened. In addition, it automatically tracks breathing and spine, and it comes with an automatic positioning table as a set.”

“omg…….”

“In short, even if we develop it separately, we won’t be able to make the same level of equipment within 20 years. That’s why we are using it sparingly and cherishing it. To receive treatment with it, you must be from an expedition team or a senator. For foreigners, you must be at least a high-ranking official like President Roosevelt, or you must have special permission.”

“… … .”

How can one prioritize human life?

But that was not the case with the use of cutting-edge medical equipment.

This is because it was originally equipment brought for the expedition team, and it cannot be replicated with the technology of this era, so it must be used sparingly.

It was bitter, but that was the reality.

“Anyway, I’m glad that they said it can be treated at the military hospital. If you combine surgery and cyberknife treatment, you’ll see good results.”

“Oh, I see. Are you taking medicine with it? Something like an anticancer drug?”

“Well? Maybe I’ll use it minimally, or maybe not at all.”

“Huh? Why is that so?”

“Although modern medicine has advanced a lot, there is still no cancer treatment that has no side effects. Cancer treatment itself is a death-defying concept.”

“What? You die and I die?”

“That’s how toxic it is. It kills not only cancer cells, but also healthy cells. In modern times, there are many methods of using genes to selectively kill cancer cells, but the principle is to treat with surgery and radiation first. In Eva’s case, it is highly likely that it will not be used.”

“Ah, I don’t know. Anyway, I’m glad that it’s treatable. Director Cho, what about President Juan Peron?”

“They said he had to be hospitalized for about a month to receive treatment, and that he would stay with Eva Peron until then. So they gave him a guest house, and he often asked our government officials questions. He said he was impressed by how much our country had developed.”

“Really? If you’re not sensitive, tell them to teach you well.”

“Hahaha! Minister Ko gave the order anyway.”

“Okay, I understand. Then, should we have a meeting with Mr. Usagi and the Chief of Security? You… … .”

“Haha! Okay. I’ll let you go.”

After a while, Kim Kyu-sik and security chief Lee Seong-su came in and took their seats.

Then Jo Tae-hyun came forward and opened his mouth.

“The reason I came in a hurry from Seoul is, as you know, because some of the French military’s recent movements have been suspicious.”

“Keep going.”

“Yes, history changed, and de Gaulle came to power a little earlier than originally planned. And I understand that this was also advised by our president. Anyway, as soon as President de Gaulle came to power, he tried to solve the Algerian problem, but this did not suit the tastes of the French military and the far right at all.”

“Of course. They had hoped that President de Gaulle would strongly stick to his colonial policy, but instead of betraying their expectations, de Gaulle called for national self-determination and immediately put the issue to a referendum.”

“Yes, that’s right. And recently, in a vote, the French and Algerians combined voted for Algerian independence, with an average of close to 75% in favor. This has caused a serious stir among the far right in the French military.”

“Is it OAS again this time?”

“Yes, even if history changes, they are still those guys.”

OAS.

It is an abbreviation for Organisation de l’armée secrète in French, and in English it means Secret Army Organization, which literally means secret military organization.

“Director Cho, what is OAS?”

“Oh, sir. The OAS is a secret French military organization, a group of right-wing extremists who are strongly opposed to Algerian independence.”

“Huh! You guys are crazy.”

It was an assessment typical of Kim Kyu-sik, who strongly detested colonialism.

Why wouldn’t it be so?

He himself was a person who fought against colonialism all his life.

“The leader?”

“It’s the same as before. This is General Raoul Salan.”

“Do you know in France?”

“I know you can guess, but I’m not sure.”

“Damn, it’s something I can’t even tell you… … .”

“Yes, we also found out while monitoring the leaders of the OAS in history, so if you ask how we found out, we have nothing to say.”

“… … .”

When the French branch of the National Intelligence Service says that it originally monitored key members of the OAS throughout history, it does not mean that it followed them around in a benign manner.

It is clear that illegal means were mobilized for wiretapping, but if the French side asks why they specifically spied on a foreign general, and someone like Raoul Salin at that, they are at a loss for words.

Strictly speaking, spying on a high-ranking general in another country was no different from violating French sovereignty.

“So anyway?”

“You know how many times de Gaulle was threatened with assassination and coup d’état.”

“Ugh! Is this the Day of the Jackal after all?”

“Then it counts.”

“What else is Jackal Day?”

“The Day of the Jackal is the title of a novel and a movie. It was a thriller spy novel written by a writer named Frederick Forsythe based on the real-life assassination and coup threats that De Gaulle faced. It was later made into a movie.”

“How much have I suffered?”

“All sorts of things happen to me. I even got shot by a machine gun.”

“This is incredible. What kind of… … is this in a country the size of France?”

“It may be a bit absurd, but Algerian independence was a significant event for France.”

“her!”

Kim Kyu-sik was truly dumbfounded.

As someone who had been active in Paris, France for a long time, he could not understand this situation.

“Yes, so it seems like you came here in person because you have some special intelligence?”

“Yes. President de Gaulle is currently aware of the unsettling movements and is being extremely cautious. That is why he is refraining from appearing in public or making any official schedules as much as possible. But what if the President makes a state visit?”

“Ugh! So you’re saying you can’t avoid appearing in front of the public.”

“That’s right. And even though we couldn’t monitor the entire OAS because it is a very sectarian organization, we have recently discovered unusual signs in the communications of some of its members, such as General Raul Salang.”

“So what’s the conclusion?”

“I can’t say for sure, but they might do something during the President’s visit to France. That’s why Minister Koh Seok-man is also very worried. He told me to actively try to discourage the President from visiting France.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

As the atmosphere became serious, everyone became silent.

The situation we were worried about is gradually becoming a reality.

Finally, Kim Kyu-sik broke the silence and opened his mouth.

“Mr. President.”

“Yes, Mr. Usagi.”

“Please postpone your visit to France. We have no reason to visit France, so why put ourselves in danger? If you are next to a bad guy, you will get hurt, and if a typhoon is blowing hard, it is better to avoid it.”

“That’s right, Mr. President. The same is true for our security service. We have received approval from the French government to arm ourselves to a minimum, but it is difficult to protect a foreign country as we wish. Please cancel this visit.”

“Oh, right!”

“… … .”

Lee Kang-cheol frowned, thought for a moment, and then asked Jo Tae-hyun.

“What is the French military’s support for de Gaulle? I’m asking in general.”

“Of course there are complaints, but overall, of course, we are absolutely loyal to President de Gaulle. As always, there are some problems. Some.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, especially since General Leclerc is still on active duty.”

“The French people, of course… … .”

“Of course. Some people are dissatisfied with Algerian independence, but that does not mean they will abandon President de Gaulle, the national hero.”

“I see.”

“Yes.”

“Haa! I guess it won’t work.”

“Then should I proceed with canceling this visit to France?”

“No. My visit to France will proceed as planned.”

“Mr. President!”

“Please reconsider!”

When Lee Kang-cheol pushed ahead with his visit to France, Kim Kyu-sik and Jo Tae-hyeon were surprised and tried to dissuade him.

“I don’t want to go either. It’s not like I’ve buried some honey pot in France.”

“But why?”

“Director Cho, are the French people aware of these seditious moves by the military?”

“No. The general public has no idea.”

“Then, as I said last time, we can’t just leave out France during this European tour. What would the French people, as well as the Europeans, think? Wouldn’t they think that the first president of the Republic of Korea, who spent his entire life in the military, ran away because there was some danger?”

“That’s not the point. France can always come later… … .”

“No. It’s already a year late since I said I would go last year. And I’ve also postponed my order this time. And de Gaulle is acting according to my advice. Should I just pass by and go? I don’t know how to live like that.”

“… … .”

“This visit is to encourage and support President de Gaulle in his efforts to end colonialism. I will not run away. Of course, I will prepare myself. Director Cho!”

“Yes, Mr. President,”

“I’ll give Winston the information about the OAS guys myself. They want to use Britain as a laundry channel. So give me the information you can give them.”

“All right.”

“And Chief of Security Lee Seong-su.”

“Yes, Mr. President.”

“During this visit, my wife and I will keep our schedules completely separate. I absolutely cannot stand the thought of my wife getting in trouble. Oh, and what happened here will be a secret from my wife. You understand that, right?”

“… … .”

“And make sure to give me as much protection as possible. I don’t want to get hit by a sharp-tongued guy. Hahaha!”

“All right.”

In this way, the official visit to France was finally decided.