The Highest Level Son of a Chaebol Family - Chapter 378



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378. Just right in the right place

The President’s empty fingers rhythmically tapped the armrest.

It was a habit that came out whenever the President was lost in thought.

“The purpose of this is to foster the sports industry as a healthy form of entertainment that will excite the people and divert their discontent towards the government… … .”

The sound of knock, knock, knock, knock became irregular and faster.

“Building sports and cultural facilities for Gangnam residents. Hmm.”

The Army Security Commander, who was standing against the wall, also quietly stared at my father with shining eyes.

The sharp gaze was filled with surprise and interest.

The President’s eyes lit up for a moment.

“Ministry of Culture and Public Information.”

The Minister of Culture and Public Information, whose name was called, immediately stood up straight at attention.

“I heard that the mayor of Seoul is ambitiously reviewing a plan to build a sports complex in Jamsil.”

“Gu Jae-cheol?”

“Isn’t this an agenda item included in the Southern Seoul Development Plan announced in 1966?”

Seoul Mayor Koo Jae-cheol was a leader in the development of Gangnam and one of the president’s closest aides.

“It’s been almost 60 years since Seoul Stadium was completed. The facilities have become too old.”

Dongdaemun Stadium was called Seoul Stadium during this time.

Because it was the only comprehensive sports stadium within Seoul.

Could it be said that it is the Mecca of modern and contemporary sports in Korea, where not only sports competitions of all kinds but also various protests, celebratory events, government-sponsored rallies, and religious events were held?

“Hyochang Stadium is also too small.”

The maximum capacity of Hyochang Stadium is estimated at 30,000 people.

“I heard that the former mayor is quite enthusiastic about building a comprehensive gymnasium with both indoor and outdoor gyms in Gangnam.”

“exchequer.”

“The government budget is tight. There are already so many places where money needs to go due to the oil crisis.”

The president’s fingers were also restrained by the sound of the budget.

The rhythmic, tap-tap-tap movement suddenly stopped.

“It’s always about money.”

The hole where money comes out is set, but there are many places where money goes in.

The president stubbed out his cigarette nervously and took a fresh one.

The chief of security at the Blue House ran over and lit a cigarette.

“Taeseong’s brain, and also for economic reasons.”

“Nothing has done more to overcome the recession than large-scale public works projects that create jobs and income.”

All the ministers nodded slightly at their father’s words.

It was a well-known fact that no industry was more effective in stimulating the domestic economy than construction.

“It’s even better if the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to build a sports complex in Jamsil.”

“hmm?”

The president tilted his head slightly.

“Wouldn’t it be more beneficial to build a stadium somewhere else in Gangnam for balanced development?”

“It goes along with the geographical reasons I mentioned earlier. We need to minimize the movement of players.”

And that’s not all.

“Constructing a comprehensive sports complex requires a lot of capital and manpower. It will be difficult to cover it with just the Seoul Metropolitan Government budget.”

“Do we need government support anyway?”

“If we’re going to build a sports complex in Gangnam, shouldn’t it be very large? If possible, shouldn’t it be large enough to accommodate large-scale events?”

“Big event?”

“It should be able to accommodate 100,000 people.”

Whether or not you hear people whispering, “100,000 people?”

“Let’s also look at the political implications from other angles. This time, beyond the domestic market and overseas.”

“Overseas?”

“Didn’t you hold the World Shooting Championships at Taereung Shooting Range last September?”

It was a world competition hosted by former Chief of Security at the Blue House and President of the Korea Shooting Federation Park Jong-gu.

“I received a letter of praise from executives of the International Shooting Federation in Europe, saying, ‘You could compete in the Olympics.’”

“That’s right.”

“Isn’t it unusual for those picky European Union officials to say something like that? Isn’t it a shame to let it go like that?”

“hmm.”

The president gave a little taste of regret.

“From a world historical perspective and a global political power perspective, South Korea’s bid to host the Olympics will attract considerable attention.”

“how?”

“We have to convince the free world and the communist world that we will end the collective boycott of the Olympics this time.”

The whole world was divided into two camps and fought.

The Cold War still continued.

“In a festival for all mankind, with sports, peacefully, reliably. Show it with your eyes.”

In this era when anti-communism was being called for, the sports fights between the two camps were often seen as battles of pride and ideological conflict.

“What would happen if South Korea, a developing country in the free world, were to host the Olympics through the Miracle on the Han River?”

“The communist countries will be quite shocked.”

In fact, the 1988 Seoul Olympics served as the trigger for the collapse of the Cold War system.

“We too must now throw off the titles of armistice state, war state, and least developed country.”

“That’s right.”

The President’s eyes sparkled again.

“Talking about it for a hundred days is not as good as showing it once.”

The president blew out the ash from his cigarette.

I licked my dry lips with my tongue.

It was a face that moved the gums.

“Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”

“As Your Excellency said, this will be a golden opportunity to show off South Korea’s capabilities that are noticeably superior to those of North Korea.”

The Foreign Minister responded immediately.

“The rave reviews from the European Shooting Federation will be the key to the organizing committee moving forward. At least there is no issue that can generate interest and attention like this.”

“Ministry of Construction.”

“I think it is a very good plan in terms of creating jobs and developing Gangnam to overcome the economic recession.”

“Department of Transportation.”

“Accessibility between Gangnam and Gangbuk has greatly improved with the construction of the Hangang Bridge. Rather than demolishing the expensive land near Seoul Stadium and rebuilding, it is cheaper to build a large road in Jamsil.”

“Ministry of Education.”

“It will be a monumental achievement that will leave a big mark in the history of Korean sports.”

Because I was in charge of affairs related to physical education at the Ministry of Education.

“In the current situation where we don’t even have a proper stadium, it is difficult to host a world-class sports event. In that sense, the construction of a multi-sports complex is an absolutely necessary task.”

The Minister of Education was the most excited of them all.

“Whether it’s the Asian Games or the Olympics, even just one is fine. If we can just hold such a competition in Korea, it will be able to clearly imprint Korea’s status in sports in the minds of people around the world.”

Positive responses poured in.

The more this happened, the more the President’s lips softened.

It was a satisfied face.

“exchequer.”

The finance minister had previously expressed concern over the budget’s tightness.

He couldn’t hide his distress.

“As always, the budget is the problem. There’s no particular way to get the money.”

“Tsk.”

“The Montreal Olympics, which experienced the oil crisis, recorded the worst deficit in history, and the city eventually went bankrupt after the Olympics.”

It was an issue that shocked the whole world.

So, the President’s brows couldn’t help but furrow.

The mouths of the ministers of each department, who had been pouring out positive answers, were shut like clams.

Chairman Cho of the Geumjo Group lowered his eyes, unable to breathe.

He also seemed embarrassed about asking the conglomerates to give him money again.

“Isn’t it actually a good thing?”

So, everyone’s attention was inevitably focused on the father’s remarks.

When I brought this up, my father had the same reaction as them.

Father chuckled.

“Thanks to that, didn’t the competing countries that were aiming to host the 1988 Olympics take a step back?”

I witnessed a city go bankrupt with the worst deficit in history, so how could I not spare myself?

Moreover, isn’t this the second oil crisis that has occurred?

Everyone would have been busy lining their own country’s pockets.

The chief of staff, who had been quiet the whole time, opened his mouth.

“Sydney, Australia; Algiers, Algeria; Athens, Greece. These countries are said to have completely withdrawn their bids in the wake of the recent Montreal Olympics.”

The Central Intelligence Agency was an intelligence agency that collected and analyzed overseas intelligence.

“Currently, the two cities most enthusiastic about hosting the Olympics are Nagoya, Japan, and Seoul, South Korea. I think these are the two Asian cities.”

The president stopped stubbing out his cigarette and blinked.

“Does that mean that if we’re lucky, we might be confirmed as the sole host city for the Olympics?”

“If there is no competitive attraction, then it is not impossible.”

The ministers of each department also muttered with expressions of disbelief.

Father smiled brightly.

“Besides, Japan has already hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Winter Olympics. Hosting them three times in a row is bound to be unfair.”

widely.

The president slapped his knee.

“Prepare the Olympic Bid Preparation Committee.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“The Ministry of Finance will somehow prepare a budget plan.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also cooperating.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“As a key member of the Olympic Bid Preparation Committee… … .”

The President’s gaze toward his father was subtle.

But my father raised his hand first.

“I recommend Chairman Cho of the Geumjo Group.”

“Huh?”

Chairman Cho of the Geumjo Group pointed at himself with his index finger and slowly blinked his eyes.

“me?”

This was a part I especially emphasized to my father.

-Please make sure to include Chairman Cho of the Geumjo Group as a member of the Olympic Bid Preparation Committee.

After all, that gentleman is the one who contributed the most to getting the Olympic Organizing Committee to decide to host the Olympics in Seoul.

– Otherwise, Dad will have to take care of all that annoying work.

My father spoke bluntly.

“That is why I proposed cooperation between Taesung and Geumjo.”

“… … !”

Chairman Cho of the Geumjo Group looked back at his father with eyes that were as if they had been shaken violently.

“Was it like that?”

“Taesung and Geumjo will build Jamsil Sports Complex together.”

“That’s what it was!”

Chairman Cho of the Geumjo Group laughed as if he had never lost his temper.

My father drove the wedge in.

“If Chairman Cho of the Geumjo Group makes a great contribution to hosting the Olympics, please promise to give Geumjo the best position as an Olympic sponsor and reduce taxes on the promotion costs.”

“omg!”

Chairman Cho of the Geumjo Group took a deep breath.

To get the top spot as an Olympic sponsor, you had to give away hundreds of millions of dollars at the very least.

“There’s nothing I can’t do.”

The president smiled meaningfully.

“But what about Taesung?”

“Unlike Geumjo, Taesung doesn’t run any decent sports teams.”

Father smiled brightly.

“In that sense, the Olympic Committee will yield to Geumjo.”

“What about the gold mine?”

The president raised his chin.

“What do you think? Will you do it?”

“I will do it!”

Chairman Cho of the Geumjo Group shouted loudly.

“Just leave it to me! I will dedicate myself to hosting the Olympics and building the Jamsil Sports Complex!”

It was good!

* * *

The ministers of each department leaving the room wiped away cold sweat.

“I have to submit this report by Tuesday… … Phew.”

“It looks like we’ll be staying up all night this weekend again.”

“What can I do? If Your Majesty so desires, then I must.”

“Taeseong’s brain, that guy is no ordinary guy.”

“I think it would be hard to find someone as talented as him in his peer group.”

Everyone nodded.

“It was the same during the oil crisis, and it was the same with the recent Olympic bid.”

“Your vision has widened considerably. I wonder if it makes sense that Your Majesty would favor you so much?”

“Honestly, at this point, shouldn’t we be given a position on the Blue House Economic Advisory Committee?”

Everyone looked around at the Blue House economic chief.

“What do you think?”

“I think very positively. To be honest, I really want it.”

The Blue House’s chief economic secretary gently raised the corners of his lips.

“I guess I’ll have to make a formal offer to recruit you.”

“Is there really a need to wait for the next opportunity? The CEO of Taesung Group is over there.”

The ministers of each ministry and the chief economic secretary of the Blue House simultaneously turned their attention.

Towards me and the old man sitting in the corner.

I flinched.

‘How could I have entrusted the Olympic organizing committee to the Geumjo Group! That is absolutely not possible!’

That was when.

“Gasp, gasp! Oh my, I’m dying. Why are there so many stairs? Ugh~”

A man came running down the stairs, sweating profusely.

Grandfather suddenly woke up.

“CEO Kim Byeong-sik of Yugong!”