Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 282



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#282. You’re saying you’re going to war!

8:00 a.m., August 24, 1959.

The Blue House.

“… … .”

“… … .”

The National Security Council was called to a meeting overnight to await news of the hostage rescue operation.

Just a moment ago, there was cheering at the news that the rescue operation was successful, but then the news followed and they were quiet.

There were additional casualties, although they did not occur during the rescue operation.

Two died from their injuries on the first day, but the third victim was reportedly beheaded the day before.

And he’s from an expedition team too.

The meeting attendees, including Lee Kang-cheol, were astonished.

He warned that he would not remain silent if there were that many more casualties.

No, it wasn’t a warning, it was harsh language that was practically a threat.

It was something that should not be said between normal countries.

And yet, it is shocking and absurd to hear that he was beheaded.

Finally, breaking the silence, Lee Kang-cheol opened his mouth.

“Isn’t it that our country seemed funnier than I thought? Or was what I said that funny?”

“… … .”

“Don’t you think so? Don’t you? How ridiculous must it have been for something like this to happen? Sir, you conveyed my message to Sukarno, right?”

“Yes, I said it clearly. I didn’t change a single word.”

Kim Kyu-sik, who was connected via video call, answered with a somber expression.

“Huh! And yet this happens? Is he crazy?”

“That’s not true. The Minas Oil Field disaster was caused by Sukarno’s mismanagement of the situation, as evidenced by the recent evidence. So, there’s no way Sukarno’s orders would have worked.”

“Isn’t it Sukarno’s fault anyway?”

“That is clear.”

“Whew!”

Lee Kang-cheol sighed, thought for a moment, and then opened his mouth again.

“Who is Executive Director Jeong Jae-yong?”

“He is 53 years old and is the younger brother of Dr. Jeong Ji-yong of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute.”

Only Go Seok-man quickly informed the aide of the results of his investigation.

“Are you Dr. Jeong’s younger brother?”

“Yes, that’s right. He was in the plant division of Hyundo Heavy Industries and came here with his brother. His surviving family members include Dr. Jeong Ji-yong, his parents, his wife, two sons, and a daughter. His children are still students.”

“This is driving me crazy… … .”

“… … .”

Vice President Moon Dong-ju is well into his 70s, and his children have all grown up. Although it is a bit unfortunate, he is an old man who has entered the twilight of his life.

But that’s not what Executive Director Jeong Jae-yong is saying.

I still have young children, and I am of middle age, with enough time to work for another 20 years.

In a way, it was a change that happened at a young age.

“teacher.”

“Yes, Mr. President.”

“How long will it take for all our residents and staff to evacuate?”

“We are doing our best to hurry, but it will probably take another three days. The resident staff have already started to withdraw, but the Korean residents are taking longer than expected. This is because they have established a base here to live. In particular, religious people who came for missionary purposes are often in remote areas or remote areas, so it is taking even more time.”

“What the heck! Why did you go all the way to a Muslim neighborhood to do missionary work? Why are they like that, whether in the present or the future?”

“It seems that they turned their attention overseas because things weren’t going as well as they had hoped at home. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs tried its best to control them, but we couldn’t block their entry and exit by law.”

“… … .”

As Kim Kyu-sik said, if they wanted to go out even if it meant dying, there was no way to stop them through the law.

“Anyway, please hurry as much as possible. The government will take full responsibility for any losses resulting from this withdrawal. And please do not provoke Sukarno until every single one of our citizens has left Indonesia.”

“All right.”

“When the withdrawal is complete, please convey our demands.”

“Yes, I was thinking of doing that anyway.”

It is not possible to invade a country just because its own citizens are sacrificed and its economic interests are violated.

Of course, we would convey South Korea’s demands regarding this situation, but there was concern that Sukarno would turn around when he received the demands and take the Koreans and residents there hostage.

Because it was content that was difficult for Sukarno to accept.

“And please tell Captain Han Ki-joo that I give him special praise. It was a difficult task, but he handled it well. In particular, the evidence he obtained was a great achievement. There will be a separate award when he returns.”

Catching Amin was truly an unexpected and great achievement.

Because it was evidence of systematic instigation by the Indonesian government.

This would completely establish the justification for invading Indonesia.

“Yes, Mr. President.”

“And President Kim Jong-woo.”

“Yes, go ahead.”

“I wonder if it would be possible to send at least part of the fleet first?”

“We were planning to send the 77th carrier task force in Yugu today. I thought the Indonesians might have a fit and invade Borneo first.”

“Oh! Really? Good job.”

“It’s basic.”

“… … .”

As expected, Kim Jong-woo was incredibly good at one thing.

If you just pretend, it’s just pretend.

“Hmm, how long will it take then? To Indonesia?”

“It was originally supposed to take 5 days to arrive in Yugu, but I will make it arrive within 4 days.”

“Oh! Really? Isn’t that too much?”

“If you want it, you can do it. The Mobile Fleet isn’t called the Mobile Fleet for nothing. My kids aren’t the type to be able to do even that much.”

“Oh, I see.”

“yes.”

“Anyway, when Master Usa delivers his demands, our fleet must take control of the southern waters of Borneo.”

“I will do that.”

“You heard me, sir? Our demands must be delivered when all of our people have withdrawn and General Kim Jong-woo’s mobile fleet has taken control of the southern Borneo waters. Do you understand?”

“Yes, I will do that.”

Since my opponent was such a bad guy, I thought I would feel safer if I did this.

“And Prime Minister Goh.”

“yes.”

“You will personally inform the family of Executive Director Jeong Jae-yong. No, all the additional victims.”

“All right.”

“Okay, let’s stop here for today.”

When news of additional victims broke through the media, South Korea was turned upside down.

The people are already angry because things that are not very interesting are making a fuss.

But there are additional victims.

And the expedition community was particularly seething.

The situation was already simmering due to the enormous incident in which the first civilian casualty of the expedition team occurred, and this was like adding insult to injury.

In the intranet, which only the expedition team was registered to, strong-armed posts were posted to the point that the page would turn every few seconds.

-You fucking bastards killed again? And you said you beheaded them? You’re just like the uncivilized bastards.

―We can’t just sit still! We have to take a hard line! Let’s send in the military and burn everything down!

– That’s right. Our government has been too kind to Southeast Asia. That’s why they looked like fools.

– I don’t know for sure, but the government will probably respond. My friend is a Marine brigade commander, and he was on vacation when he got the call and came back in a hurry.

―Ha! Managing Director Jeong Jae-yong is my friend. I can’t believe he left like that.

– It’s revenge, revenge! Blood must be avenged with blood!

―Let’s erase Indonesia from the map! That way, we can sound the alarm for other Southeast Asian countries!

As time passed, all the soldiers and civilians who had come on the expedition grew older.

So, although the expressions were more polite than expected, the content was all about demanding a strong response from the government.

And these are the people who make up the top of the Republic of Korea.

It is safe to say that these opinions represent the opinions of the Republic of Korea.

As their anger grew, South Korea became increasingly heated.

***

Although the direction was different, Sukarno was also angry.

“No, what if he was taken away from me right in front of my eyes! I should have secured him by any means necessary!”

“… … .”

“… … .”

“Haa! This is really driving me crazy.”

Sukarno seemed to be going crazy.

He clearly gave instructions to calm the mob.

Of course, Kim Kyu-sik did not tell them that he would kill them all, but he did tell them to give the rioters whatever they wanted so that there would be no more victims.

However, it is said that there are additional victims.

Three of them at that.

Two of them were unknown, so there was at least some excuse for them, as they had died when the mob first broke in.

But the victim who was beheaded in the end was left speechless.

There was something else that made Sukarno even more angry.

According to local reports, an agent from the Army Intelligence Service was captured by South Koreans.

A person who absolutely should not have been caught has been caught.

I had no intention of letting him live since he was the one who started this mess anyway, but he was the one who had to be killed here, so he was captured and dragged away.

Now it looks like I can’t even turn away.

It’s a total mess.

“What about Deputy Prime Minister Kim Kyu-sik? Haven’t you heard from him yet? No, he’s not even answering his phone?”

“Yes, that’s right. There’s been no response. We’ve tried repeatedly to contact them, but they’re not answering at all.”

“There’s no way that’s possible. Why on earth would that be?”

This is what makes Sukarno even more anxious.

I thought they would come chasing me at any moment and cause a scene, but Kim Kyu-sik and the South Korean embassy showed no response.

“We are just urging the citizens of the Republic of Korea to withdraw.”

“Haa! Are you really going crazy? What are you planning?”

“if…….”

“Is there anything?”

“Could it be that they don’t want to make things worse?”

“Speak sense! Do you call that speaking sense? What kind of people are they to say such things!”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”

A minister came up with a hopeful outlook and got criticized for it.

“Hey! That’s what a minister is… … .”

“… … .”

“Is there any way to find out? Like wiretapping… .”

“It’s impossible. The South Korean embassy is like an iron fortress. Even on a regular basis, consular services that our citizens can visit are conducted in a separate building.”

“Fuck… … .”

“There will be a reaction in some way. Just wait.”

“ha…….”

I felt like I was going to die from frustration, but there was no way out.

I have no choice but to wait.

5:00 p.m., August 28, 1959.

Jakarta Airport.

“Is the withdrawal of our people completely complete?”

“Yes, Deputy Prime Minister. The flight that just took off was the last flight with our citizens on board.”

“What about the troops?”

“Similarly, we almost lost our troops while escorting the Korean residents. These are all the troops left to escort us.”

“Have you definitely cleaned up the embassy?”

“Yes, not a single screw or piece of paper was left behind. I checked it myself.”

“Well done. Where is our navy?”

“They said they entered the southern waters of Borneo 20 minutes ago.”

“So, are we the last?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Okay! Then we’re leaving too. Tell the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs to come here.”

“All right.”

Jakarta Airport, once bustling with South Korean jetliners and transport planes, is now deserted.

All that remained were three C-1 transport planes carrying Kim Kyu-sik and Ambassador Lee Jong-beom.

Now, all the escort troops have boarded.

“Deputy Prime Minister! What are we going to do if you go like this?”

At the rear ramp of the transport plane, the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs was meeting with Kim Kyu-sik.

“Alright. I have nothing more to say to you.”

“Deputy Prime Minister!”

“Tell this to President Sukarno.”

“Hey, what is this?”

“This is our government’s demand regarding this situation. If this demand is not accepted, our Republic of Korea will regard your country as an enemy.”

“Ah, no… … .”

“Please convey it well. Then, I’ll say goodbye now… … .”

Booooooo!

Two C-1 transport planes took off powerfully.

And the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, who was left on the runway, opened the document handed over by Kim Kyu-sik.

And then immediately turned pale and disgusted.

“This, this is! This is a declaration of war!”

It was a condition that was absolutely unacceptable.