World Domination through Planet Development - Chapter 38
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Episode 38. Visit to North Korea
On the day of the businessperson’s visit to North Korea.
The gateway to unification that had been blocked for quite some time is now wide open. It is the road leading to the Kaesong Industrial Complex.
Several buses were heading to the Kaesong Industrial Complex through the Gateway to Unification.
It was a line of buses that the Kaesong Industrial Complex Enterprise Association and its members, including Jeong-woo, were riding on.
A government official sitting in the front seat was looking at his smartphone with a serious expression, as if he was looking at something.
Then suddenly it happened.
“Come on!! Pay attention!!!”
The attention of the people on the bus was focused on the government officials who were making a fuss.
“A welcoming crowd has just arrived in Gaeseong, and I heard that First Secretary Kim Cheol-ryeong has personally come out to greet us!”
Now, it is natural to be called ‘nim’.
Buzzing.
The government official’s words started to create a commotion here and there. I heard that a high-ranking official would come out for an economic meeting, but I never imagined that it would be Kim Chul-ryong.
“So, everyone, please dress neatly and don’t act strangely when you arrive. Do you understand?”
The businessmen did not respond clearly, whether they had heard the official’s words or not. However, the government official, who thought they had agreed, sat down again.
How far did the bus go after that?
Finally, as we approached our destination, we could already see a huge crowd of people welcoming us on both sides of the road.
“No, what is that…?”
“Why did so many of them come out…?”
The welcoming crowd was so large that it was hard to believe that almost all the citizens of Gaeseong had gathered. Everyone on the bus was wondering if we were really worthy of such a welcome.
That is understandable, because this was a much more extravagant welcome than the previous visit by the South Korean President and the US Secretary of State. At that time, all they had to do was come out and greet them with a military honor guard.
As we passed the welcoming crowd, there was even a red carpet laid out in front of us.
And at the end, I saw First Secretary Kim Cheol-ryeong standing there.
The bus procession had to stop before crossing the red carpet. Naturally, there was ample space prepared for the vehicles to line up.
The bus stopped and people started getting off, but they were still wondering where to go.
Can I just walk on that red carpet?
While they were thinking about this and were wandering around, North Korean soldiers came out and guided them to a side street. The government officials, who noticed this, also led the people to a side street.
The government official, who was secretly relieved that he would not have to walk in such an uncomfortable position, thought to himself, “Then who on earth was the red carpet laid out for?”
As far as he knows, he has never been visited by such a high-ranking government official. In the first place, when the president visited, Kim Cheol-ryeong did not come out to greet him in person.
But then he suddenly remembered someone with a special note. The CEO of Sara AI was definitely there… While he was thinking about that, someone came into his sight.
A young man was walking across the street, openly walking on the red carpet.
“Uhh!! Uhhh… .”
Of course, the young person was Jeong-woo.
“Oh! North Korean android.”
At that moment, Jungwoo was passing by an android wearing North Korean armor. When he came out, he saw something different.
“Excuse me! Don’t go that way!”
It seemed like he heard someone stopping Jungwoo from behind, but he easily ignored it.
And soon, as you walk down the red carpet, you can hear the cheers of the welcoming crowd.
Waaa …
Kim Cheol-ryeong, who was on the other side, was seen walking quickly, and Lee Young-ho was assisting him.
Mr. Kim Cheol-ryeong came with a big smile on his face, and it seemed like he had gained some weight.
“Comrade Cheon! You’re here.”
Kim Cheol-ryeong bows to greet Jeong-woo when he sees him. Kim Cheol-ryeong also knows Jeong-woo’s real identity.
“It’s been a while. You’ve gained some weight since I last saw you.”
“Haha. Thanks to you.”
“Now that I think about it, this is the first time Mr. Kim Cheol-ryeong is seeing me.”
Since they weren’t this close in the underground base, he probably wouldn’t have been able to see his face this well. However, Kim Cheol-ryeong’s eyesight was better than he thought, and he recognized Jeong-woo right away.
“Please call me Comrade Kim Cheol-ryeong. It is an honor to see Comrade Cheon here.”
Jungwoo’s face turned red because he was being given too much space. It was the first time in his life that he had heard the word ‘Jon-an’ directly.
“No, that’s about it. You’re old, so it makes me a little uncomfortable. Then I’ll call you Comrade Kim Cheol-ryeong.”
“Please call me Comrade Chun. Then shall we go right away?”
“Oh, okay. Let’s go right away.”
The vehicle they were riding in was now driven by Lee Young-ho, who had been promoted to colonel.
Lee Young-ho was surrounded by questions the whole time he was driving.
Who on earth is that guy that Comrade Kim Chul-ryong is bowing down to? Even at a glance, I could tell that Comrade Kim Chul-ryong was treating him with a humble attitude. He even called him Comrade Cheon.
It seemed clear that there was some big secret hidden inside that he didn’t know about. The two people sitting in the backseat were having a conversation about something.
Lee Young-ho began to listen with his ears pricked up.
“… The construction site is not yet fully cleared, but the factory itself is fully usable.”
“You don’t have to report everything in detail. I already know everything.”
“Oh, really? I will refrain from doing so.”
“Not to the extent of self-restraint.”
Damn, I’m not even trying to hide my relationship anymore.
When I listened to them, they were talking about the factory they were currently visiting. It was something he was familiar with because the 6th Division he was working for had been mobilized for construction.
In fact, it is a bit odd to even call it a factory, as it is a hastily constructed structure that was ordered to be built quickly after Kim Cheol-ryeong took office as First Secretary.
It has a unique shape where there is nothing inside and the outer walls are completely blocked off, making it impossible to see inside. The only thing that is certain is that the outer walls have been built sturdy.
In addition, armed soldiers are currently standing guard at all times, preventing entry and exit. The construction workers are scheduled to withdraw after completing the site clearance.
I wondered what on earth it was used for, but was it intended to be shown to that South Korean businessman?
Lee Young-ho glanced at Jeong-woo through the rearview mirror and their eyes met for a moment.
I quickly averted my eyes. I had done nothing wrong, but I felt intimidated for no reason.
“Mr. Lee Young-ho.”
Jungwoo called his name.
“Yes…Okay!!”
Lee Young-ho responds naturally and politely.
“Do you know what day it was yesterday?”
“That… that was just now?”
Just now?
I’ve been so busy arresting reactionaries these past few days that I don’t remember what day it was specifically.
“It was Lee Young-ho’s mother’s birthday the other day. How can I forget that?”
…iced coffee!
Now that I think about it, that’s what happened. I had definitely been thinking about it at the beginning of last month, but I ended up forgetting it.
Who would have thought that the Republic would become like this? I’ve been so busy since then that I haven’t had time to think. I didn’t even have time to think in the first place.
But more than that, how on earth does the author know that?
“Ah! That’s what I forgot. Thank you, comrade.”
“Is that enough gratitude? Here, take this.”
I moved one of the things Jeong-woo had brought to the passenger seat.
It looks like it’s a gift.
“What…what is this?”
I was driving so I didn’t have time to look closely.
“It’s a gift. Please check it later. I chose something that I think Lee Young-ho’s mother would like.”
Are you saying that you prepared knowing that? How do you know my mother’s taste?
“… Thank you, comrade.”
“Okay, and the remaining one is Mr. Kim Cheol-ryeong’s.”
Jungwoo said as he handed the one remaining gift to Kim Cheolryeong.
It seemed as if he had forgotten the title of comrade.
“You didn’t have to give me this… It’s an honor, Comrade Chun.”
“Haha. It’s burdensome to have this much…”
While Lee Young-ho’s questions remained unanswered, the vehicle arrived at its destination.
The site around the factory we arrived at.
The mobilized workers were busy finishing up the work.
The factory building, built on a fairly large scale, was guarded tightly by armed soldiers.
They got out of the vehicle and headed toward the factory building.
“Comrade Lee Young-ho. Comrade, please wait here for a moment.”
“Yes! Comrade First Secretary!”
Kim Cheol-ryeong’s order restricting entry.
Lee Young-ho listened silently, but his doubts grew even more. At this point, when even the unidentified relationship has been exposed, is there more to hide?
That means there’s a bigger secret inside of me. It must be something that explains their relationship.
Kim Cheol-ryeong and Jeong-woo entered the factory while Lee Young-ho’s curiosity, one of his human instincts, was extremely aroused.
Contrary to what Lee Young-ho had expected, the interior was completely empty. The only thing he could see was a room inside.
“It’s okay. It’s like this.”
Jungwoo said while looking around.
“As you said, we strengthened the outer wall so that it could withstand a 600mm artillery shell.”
Mr. Kim Cheol-ryeong, now that I look at it, you seem to be boasting a bit too much. No matter how sturdily you build it, it’s like that.
“Yes, well… Okay. Should we go in there and take a look?”
“Yes, comrade!”
A room that Jungwoo pointed to.
As I entered the place, I saw something similar to the elevator that Kim Cheol-ryeong had taken before. However, it was noticeably larger than before.
“Okay, now that the goods come out here, my soldiers will pack them in the factory and send them out. There’s a lot of work that Mr. Kim Cheol-ryeong has to do, including the distribution process.”
“Yes, comrade! Trust me and leave it to me.”
Now, PDC will acquire North Korean businesses at a bargain price, if necessary. There are a lot of companies on the acquisition list.
“Good. Should we go out and take a look?”
“yes!”
After a quick inspection, Jeong-woo and Kim Cheol-ryeong came out. It didn’t take long.
By now, North Korean citizens will have an idea of who will own this factory. And when they realize that this factory will eventually bring in a lot of money, their perception of Jeong-woo will change.
Jeong-woo took the lead and walked back towards the vehicle.
Lee Young-ho was absentmindedly looking behind him when Kim Cheol-ryeong called out to him.
“Comrade Lee Young-ho.”
“Yes! You called, Comrade First Secretary.”
Lee Young-ho answers in surprise. Kim Cheol-ryeong stares at him.
“Comrade, now that you are on the same boat, don’t even think about getting out.”
Lee Young-ho had a feeling that he was firmly entangled in something unusual.