The Magician’s Memorial - Chapter 204



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Episode 204 shock and horror (3)

After completing my schedule in the US and Saudi Arabia, I returned to Korea.

I stayed abroad for over 15 days to meet many people, and during that time, a lot of things happened in Korea.

“Vice Chairman! An unprecedented situation occurred. An impeachment motion has been filed against the incumbent president! “The plenary session’s report has already been completed, but the Legislative and Judiciary Committee did not decide on it, so the decision-making authority was transferred to the National Assembly members.”

“It seems very likely that the impeachment will be passed.”

“Because 157 National Assembly members proposed impeachment, the passage is accepted as a fait accompli.”

Before returning, I had already witnessed the impeachment proceedings twice.

This time, it was a special feeling to see the impeachment motion being proposed from the position of vice president rather than a barbarian.

“How is the atmosphere?”

“According to a poll conducted by a national broadcaster, more than 60% of people believe that the president should apologize. “I think I proposed impeachment because I thought public opinion was favorable.”

“Having to apologize does not mean agreeing to impeachment, but the National Assembly members moved hastily.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“If you do an impeachment poll, you will get the exact opposite result. “There needs to be an apology, but it’s not enough to impeach.”

More than half of the people elected the president with their own hands.

But are lawmakers forcibly bringing down the president they elected?

It was something that could never be accepted without a clear justification, and this impeachment prosecution lacked that justification.

Violation of political neutrality.

The justification for the impeachment was that the incumbent president violated neutrality and supported his own party, which was not a good action at all, but public opinion did not think that he should be impeached.

“Vice Chairman, do you think the President will not be impeached?”

“The National Assembly members will pass the impeachment bill through the plenary session, but ultimately the Constitutional Court will reach a conclusion. However, the Constitutional Court has no choice but to respond sensitively to public opinion.”

“Will public opinion be strong enough to shake up the Constitutional Court?”

“You can watch it starting tonight.”

After the sun set, I headed to Gwanghwamun with the planning director.

A huge crowd of people gathered at Gwanghwamun, and they held candles in their hands.

Candlelight vigil against impeachment.

People gathered at Gwanghwamun to protect the president they had elected or to express their opinions.

“… … “I didn’t expect so many people to gather.”

“There are many people who do not like the President, but they trust the President more than the National Assembly members. However, since the National Assembly member proposed impeachment with the lie that it was the will of the people, the people themselves are taking action.”

There was nothing more to see.

Just looking at the crowd gathered at Gwanghwamun, it seemed clear that the impeachment would end in failure, just like before the return.

“Let’s go back now. “Things are going well, but she can’t just sit back and watch.”

“Do you want to intervene?”

I answered the planning director’s question after returning to the company.

Because it wasn’t something that could be said in a place with a lot of people.

“I have no intention of getting involved in impeachment. We’re just trying to use the current situation to our advantage. “Contact Representative Choi Jae-seok and tell him to announce the founding of the party through a press conference.”

“Now all attention is focused on impeachment. “If we announce the creation of a party in the current situation, we may not receive any attention.”

“If you hold a press conference saying that the reason the people elected their National Assembly members is not to impeach the president but to promote economic development, you will receive a great response. It can draw the attention of the public who hate politics. And secretly move the media to create an issue.”

It was no exaggeration to say that issues are created by the media.

As long as it was covered extensively in the news or newspapers, interest would arise.

“Because we cannot move at the Taewoo Group level, there are limits to mobilizing the media.”

“Don’t worry about that. “We will use the other side to move the media.”

“All right. “Then, I will tell Representative Choi Jae-seok to hold a press conference tomorrow.”

The idea was to pave the way for Rep. Choi Jae-seok to go on a rampage.

However, Representative Choi Jae-seok had the ability to find the board on his own without us having to lay it down.

“Vice Chairman! Rep. Choi Jae-seok is said to be giving a speech at a candlelight vigil.”

“What are you talking about there? “Are you really saying that you support the president?”

“That’s not it. It is said that he gave a speech saying that he was not at all interested in impeaching the president, and was only interested in the economic development of the Republic of Korea. “The political world is said to have cried out for them to focus their efforts on economic development rather than on impeachment.”

It was Representative Choi Jae-seok, who knew very well what I wanted.

Taking one side here was never beneficial.

In order to absorb centrist votes, it was necessary to create an image that it was different from the major political parties, so it seemed very desirable to draw a line with impeachment and cry for economic development.

“We are building our reputation well.”

Representative Choi Jae-seok’s personal story continued the next day.

At the press conference we prepared, we strongly criticized Yeouido and announced the creation of a new party.

[The important thing now is the economy! Why is Yeouido focusing its efforts on impeachment, which does nothing to help economic development? The problem is the economy, you idiots! My comrades and I will do our best on behalf of those who do not contribute to the economic development of the Republic of Korea! I hereby announce the founding of the National Economy Party!]

It was Representative Choi Jae-seok, who gave an impassioned speech in real time.

I watched it on the news with the head of the planning office.

“National Economic Party. “The name is a bit old-fashioned.”

“Experts were of the opinion that the name of the political party should be a bit old-fashioned.”

“Well, the name of the political party is not important. “What is the reaction?”

“There is no significant response yet, but media companies are moving and working in various communities.”

“Try to use social media actively. “SNS is excellent at capturing the hearts of young voters.”

Korea’s SNS was dominated by Taewoo Group.

The importance of SNS in elections has not yet emerged.

Even if only a few years pass, there comes a time when SNS is actively used not only in national assembly elections but also in presidential elections.

If the National Economy Party took the lead in such election activities, it could have a great effect.

“We will create an algorithm so that users interested in politics can view videos and materials of the National Economy Party and Representative Choi Jae-seok.”

“You don’t need Cheon Min-jeong’s help, do you?”

“A simple algorithm can be easily created with just a few Taewoo IT developers.”

The skills of Taewoo IT developers were improving day by day.

This was possible thanks to an excellent competitor named Cheon Min-jeong, and he was able to quickly create a simple algorithm.

“Try to create public opinion as favorable to Representative Choi Jae-seok as possible.”

“My heart is pounding because I am doing something like this after such a long time. When I served as Chairman, I did this every year. Please believe me!”

The planning director was enjoying the current situation.

In fact, other corporate planning directors or chief secretaries are involved in everything from lobbying to managing politicians, but the planning director of Taewoo Group has stayed away from such work, so he must have been bored.

***

next day.

I watched another interesting spectacle on TV.

“I don’t know if it’s the National Assembly or the martial arts stadium.”

“Politicians from the ruling party are working hard to prevent impeachment.”

The supporters of impeachment have already crossed the irreversible river.

Opponents of impeachment trying to send them back.

And even neutral or passive opponents who are standing by.

The National Assembly was truly reminiscent of a battlefield.

However, there were a few people who were out of touch with this atmosphere.

“What is Rep. Choi Jae-seok doing over there? ha ha ha! “He’s doing something truly unthinkable.”

“I also have not received any reports about Rep. Choi Jae-seok’s actions like that.”

Representative Choi Jae-seok was holding a sign.

The proponents and opponents are in the midst of a fight.

Rep. Choi Jae-seok stood watching them as if they were from another world.

The phrase written on the sign did not fit the current situation at all.

[The important thing is the economy!]

“Rep. Choi Jae-seok is a politician. “He knows how to get noticed.”

“If you do it wrong, it can backfire.”

“We have to act well so that it doesn’t backfire. “Try creating memes using the situation at the National Assembly and Rep. Choi Jae-seok through social media.”

“What is a meme?”

The word meme was not yet used in Korea.

Meme. Although it looks similar to a buzzword at first glance, it was a trendy element created in various forms such as photos and short videos as well as words.

“You can make a parody video, or you can make it like a comedy program with grand music or funny music. Just do what you can to get people’s attention.”

“We will mobilize our advertising planning staff and experts to create a compelling video.”

The moment a meme is created, awareness also increases.

However, it was unclear whether awareness would increase in a good way.

Therefore, we had to continue to intervene and create a good image, and this was possible because Taewoo Group dominates Korean social media.

***

Today I went to the cafeteria to have lunch.

I, the vice president, showed up at the restaurant, but most of the employees were busy watching TV.

As I was taking a sip of the soup on my plate, the head of the planning office rushed over to me and informed me of the results of the impeachment prosecution.

“More than 190 lawmakers voted in favor.”

“It was even on the news as breaking news. “Now the ball of impeachment will be passed from the National Assembly to the Constitutional Court.”

“Soon, the Constitutional Court will take action to suspend the president’s authority.”

“Then the prime minister will act as president. “Hmm, let’s go to the Vice President’s office to discuss the rest.”

Before we knew it, the staff had put down their spoons and were focusing on our story.

I went up to the vice president’s office before saying anything unnecessary.

I was hungry because I couldn’t eat a full spoonful of rice, but now was not the time to worry about my hunger.

“The prime minister may become acting president as early as this evening.”

“It will take two to three months for the impeachment results to come out.”

“Meanwhile, the political world is caught up in the whirlpool of impeachment and seems unable to do anything.”

“It’s actually better for us. “There is a high possibility that the FTA with South America will be quietly passed.”

The political world used to oppose for the sake of opposing.

In particular, since it was Korea’s first free trade agreement, there was bound to be tremendous opposition.

However, with all attention now focused on impeachment, there was no room to even oppose for the sake of opposition.

“How many mines in South America have you secured?”

There is not much time left until the conclusion of the FTA.

Before that, it was necessary to secure ownership of mines in South America as much as possible.

Especially lithium mines, called white oil.