Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 75



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#75. Since Japan fell, an even worse person has appeared.

After the situation calmed down with Molotov’s apology, talks soon began.

Since both parties were already on edge, they basically got straight to the point without any diplomatic rhetoric going back and forth.

“Where on earth did the Republic of Korea suddenly appear?”

That seems to have been what Molotov was most curious about.

However, Kim Gyu-sik’s answer was clear.

“What are you talking about? Our people have been living in the Korean Peninsula and Manchuria for over 50,000 years? “In that long history, the only time we completely lost a country was in the last 30 years or so?”

“No, that’s not what I meant, is it?”

“Regardless of that, our country has existed since the past, and currently exists with the Korean Peninsula, Manchuria, and Sakhalin Islands in Hokkaido as its territory, and will continue to do so forever. “Let’s not say anything that has nothing to do with the meeting.”

“We in the Soviet Union suspect that the American imperialists have stabbed us in the back. “Honestly, isn’t that true?”

“American imperialists? “Is it okay for the Soviet Union, which was barely able to protect its country with the help of the United States, to say something like that, no matter how divided it was?”

“Keuung!”

“And it is true that the Republic of Korea is a firm ally with the United States, but it is not a relationship in which we unilaterally receive support from the United States. “Don’t say strange things for no reason.”

“Huh…”

What Kim Kyu-sik said was absolutely true, but Molotov and the Soviet government were convinced that the United States was behind the Republic of Korea.

But when it came out like this, I had nothing to say.

“Let’s discuss pending issues between our two countries. Isn’t that why you were thinking of meeting each other?”

“Ha, speak first.”

“We, the Republic of Korea, do not want to get into trouble with your Soviet Union. Even dating back to the days of Tsarist Russia, the relationship between your country and Korea was not that bad. “Do you admit it?”

“I admit it.”

“And whether you pretend or stay close is a matter of later, but for now, I think we should maintain a minimum level of relationship in order to deal with the problems that arise while facing the border. Do you admit this too?”

“I admit that too.”

“Then can we say that the Republic of Korea and the Soviet Union agree to establish diplomatic relations?”

“In principle, yes.”

“You spoke properly for the first time. “In principle, we, the Republic of Korea, are also in favor of establishing diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union.”

“hmm? “What does that mean?”

When Kim Gyu-sik spoke while emphasizing ‘in principle,’ Molotov noticed that something was wrong and asked a question.

“If we, Korea and the Soviet Union, are to establish diplomatic relations, wouldn’t it be normal to resolve the immediate issues before doing so?”

“What issue are you talking about? “You keep emphasizing the current issues from earlier?”

“Why isn’t there a pending issue? First, the problem of our people who were forcibly relocated to Central Asia and other places in 1937. Bring them all back and apologize and compensate them. And I want a special apology and compensation for those who were sacrificed by your government, including General Kim Gyeong-cheon.”

“Huh! What does this mean? There is no problem in returning people who have immigrated to Central Asia. “But what kind of apology and compensation are you asking for?”

“Nearly 200,000 of our compatriots were dragged out like dogs and loaded onto trucks like luggage and taken to a place over 6,000km away. I know that at least 500 of my compatriots were sacrificed during that time, and tens of thousands more died from cold, hunger, and endemic diseases upon arrival! “But you’re saying you won’t apologize and compensate?”

“…”

While preparing for the meeting, Molotov also expected that the Republic of Korea would mention the forced migration of 1937.

But what about an apology and compensation?

What kind of country would dare to demand an apology and compensation from the Soviet Union?

Accordingly, Molotov also planned to end his remarks by expressing moderate regret when the Republic of Korea mentioned forced migration and saying that he would make efforts to return those who had emigrated.

But isn’t this too much?

“People will give it back. But don’t even dream of an apology or compensation.”

“exactly? Well, I’ll continue talking about that later and talk about the second issue. Second is the border issue. “Shouldn’t we resolve not only northern Manchuria but also the Maritime Province issue?”

“Are these people really? There are many ambiguous areas around the border in northern Manchuria, so it is right to negotiate! But why does Yeon-hae appear here? “It is clearly Soviet territory acquired through the Beijing Treaty with the Qing Dynasty in 1860, during the time of Tsarist Russia?”

“Are you saying that you and China are arbitrarily exchanging other people’s land? Maritime Province was originally the territory of Goguryeo and Balhae. The land was cultivated by our compatriots until you were forced to emigrate in 1937! Isn’t that why you forced our compatriots to emigrate? “Am I wrong?”

“You’re crazy! it’s crazy!”

“I told you not to speak carelessly.”

“You’re asking us to fight the Soviet Union!”

“Is Aoman the one who started the fight first?”

“what?”

“Aren’t you the ones who dispatched about 20 people, including Kim Il-sung, as spies and told them to foment chaos within our country?”

“What is that…”

widely!

Kim Gyu-sik lined up the photos in front of Molotov, who looked dumbfounded.

“We have already secured all the evidence. “Surely Minister Molotov didn’t know?”

“…”

I didn’t know.

It looks like the intelligence department did it, but there’s no way they would have reported something like this to me.

“Hmm, it looks like you didn’t know. No, it seems like you haven’t learned anything even after being kicked out by the Allied Powers during the war after engaging in espionage? Are you planning to overthrow our government?”

“Oh, there must have been a misunderstanding.”

“Is there more evidence besides these photos?”

“…”

“Do you understand now? “Who asked to fight first?”

“No, that’s it…”

“Are you sure you want to do it? Did our Republic of Korea, which defeated the Kwantung Army, look so funny? No matter how strong your country is, it will take several more years to recover from the damage suffered during the Great War, and the Western Front will still be in conflict with the German army. Would you like to open a new front in the Far East?”

“…”

Molotov closed his eyes.

As Kim Kyu-sik said, the Soviet Union does not have the capacity to open a new front in the Far East, at least for now.

Not only did the United States step out in the middle, but it joined hands with damn Nazi Germany just before the end of the war, and the German Eastern Front is still alive and well with Marshal Walter Model as its leader.

The Soviet Union protested vehemently, but the United States did not even listen, saying that it was punishing those involved in Nazis and war crimes.

In addition, although unknown to the outside world, the justification given by the United States when it began to reject the Soviet Union was due to the activities of large-scale spies.

Molotov himself later learned that Soviet spies had been caught stealing America’s fearsome atomic bomb technology.

As a result, there was nothing to say to the United States, and realistically, it was impossible to move forward strongly unless it possessed an atomic bomb.

In any case, this is why Stalin also called Molotov before he came to the Far East and ordered him not to create tension as much as possible, and he himself thought about it without much pressure, and the situation came to this.

It seems like they all got caught for sending spies to overthrow a country that had just been founded.

“First of all, it was late at night. Let’s rest for now and continue the meeting tomorrow.”

“Let’s do that.”

Kim Gyu-sik also answered calmly, and Molotov left, touching the back of his neck to calm his boiling blood pressure.

After another security check, Jaeseung Park asked Gyusik Kim.

“Uh, Minister.”

“hmm? “Why but?”

“Could it have been too strong?”

“Hehehe! “What do you mean?”

“Of course we should request the return of our compatriots who were forcibly relocated, but there is no way the Soviets would provide an apology or compensation. And the same goes for determining borders. “It may be an issue in the area north of the Duman River, including Nokdundo Island, but you deny the entire Maritime Province while denying the Beijing Treaty?”

“haha! You might be curious. Regarding the border issue, there was a request from the President and Minister Ko Seok-man. “I asked them to create as much tension as possible and create potential for conflict.”

“Oh, so you said that.”

“And the same goes for our compatriots who were forcibly relocated. As for other issues, we will reach an appropriate agreement tomorrow on the issue of our compatriots who were forcibly relocated. “Because we don’t have time for that matter.”

“Time?”

“Okay, I don’t have time. It’s already been 8 years since they were taken away. If the return is delayed further, it will not be easy to get it back. So, I’ll finish it in a reasonable amount tomorrow, so don’t worry.”

“haha! All right.”

The talks, which started in the morning the next day, ended late in the evening after a fierce battle.

In any case, the territorial issue was not something that could be agreed upon right away, so they decided to meet again later, and the issue of the compatriots who were forcibly relocated was agreed upon by making appropriate concessions to each other.

They decided to discuss the apology again later, but to send it back first.

Instead, the Soviet Union decided to return the compatriots to Vladivostok without any inconvenience using proper passenger means, and to track down and return the remains of General Kim Gyeong-cheon and others who were taken to a Siberian concentration camp and died.

And, in order to handle unexpected problems or consular issues in the future, Korea agreed to open a consulate in Vladivostok, and the Soviet Union agreed to open a consulate in Rajin.

Khabarovsk airfield at 11 a.m. the next day.

This time, to see off Kim Gyu-sik and his group as they returned, Molotov personally came out to see them off.

Wooooow!

“Minister Molotov personally came to see me off, so I don’t know what to do with this.”

“Don’t be so harsh, Minister Kim. Honestly, I made a mistake when I came. “I’m sorry.”

“Hehehe! I have already forgotten everything. “Then I will go.”

“Please take a look.”

Molotov looked at Kim Gyu-sik, who courageously took a step toward the trap, and then turned around.

And then he opened his mouth to the secretary next to him.

“Since Japan fell, an even worse person has appeared.”

“yes? Is it that much? “No, wouldn’t that be Sinheung-gun?”

“Tsk tsk! You still have a long way to go. “It’s because my view of the world is so narrow.”

“…”

“You should have seen the expressions on Minister Kim’s and his companions’ faces the day before yesterday when he asked if we were really going to fight.”

“What are you saying…?”

“Not only Minister Kim but everyone in his entourage asked the Soviet Union if they were really going to fight, but no one showed any concern. Do you see what I mean? “That means they are that much prepared.”

“no way······.”

“haha! Well, you can think whatever you want. “I don’t think I’ll be stuck here for long.”

Molotov began to walk forlornly.