Chapter 473

Chapter 473

The smile disappeared from Prime Minister Okazaki’s face, and his expression hardened.

Everyone knows that I have a lot of money. Still, I can guess why you’re making this suggestion.

The more people have, the more they want. How many people sold their country because it was difficult to make a living?

Prime Minister Okazaki did not get angry or shout. Instead, he said as a warning.

“I want you to be careful with your words.”

“I’m sorry if I was offended by the fact that I had a lot of money.”

But what if it’s true?

“I was only talking about the cooperation and development of Japan-Korea relations, and I was only asking for help from OTK Company for this.”

I nodded.

“i See. Listening to what you said, I think I misunderstood a bit. I think I’ve heard that maekuk starts with the little things.”

It is not difficult to give a little consideration to Japan’s situation in the Claims Agreement. If you can enter the Japanese market with the support of the Japanese government in return, it is a business that has enough leftovers.

But is this really the end?

Once you accept the offer, the demands will increase from then on. Since you have already started investing, it will not be easy even if you want to step out.

And when you wake up one day, you will be working hard for the good of Japan.

There may be some who have betrayed the country and the people with their best efforts, but most of the pro-Japanese groups must have passed over to Japan in this way.

Prime Minister Okazaki looked at me and said.

“We are talking about Japan’s past history, but North Korea is committing more serious human rights violations and engaging in various provocations. Why do you ask for an apology only from Japan, while not asking for anything from North Korea?”

That makes sense.

Currently, CEO Yeon Na-kyung is making the same argument and is putting pressure on the government to re-establish Korea-Japan relations.

Moreover, while Japan’s crimes are over, North Korea’s atrocities continue to this day.

It may be an individual’s point of view, but from the national point of view, whether North Korea is good or bad, Japan is good or bad, it doesn’t matter.

What matters is what is in the national interest. To do this, you can either go to China or make friends.

I thought soberly.

The dichotomous thinking that pro-work is bad and anti-work is good doesn’t help.

Justice without power is not justice.

In the case of individuals and individuals, and between companies and corporations, one might lean on the law, but in a state-to-state case, only the logic of power works.

If South Korea had no power, would Japan have lifted export sanctions and paid compensation for forced labor? Did the Japanese Prime Minister urgently visit South Korea and ask for a summit?

Although Korea-Japan relations have not yet turned around, it is a situation worth seeing.

Salta after death.

Now that I’m alive, it’s time to kill my opponent.

“The people of North Korea are outraged by the crimes against humanity committed by Japan in the past. This is also true of other neighboring countries. OTK Company plans to support private organizations to investigate Japanese war crimes in Korea, China, Russia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore, while supporting the lawsuits of victims in each country.”

Anger appeared on Prime Minister Okazaki’s face.

“Are you going to use your anti-Japanese sentiment for this work?”

Anti-Japanese is definitely helpful in this inter-Russian economic cooperation. So North Korea is also beating Japan with excitement.

I asked him.

“Isn’t that right? Hasn’t the Prime Minister been using the anti-Korean sentiments well in politics? If you’re bored, claim sovereignty over Dokdo and visit Yasukuni Shrine.”

Taehyung nodded again.

“right. I couldn’t even speak to Russia about the 4 northern provinces that were actually Japanese territory.”

This is probably because Russia is scary and Korea is easy-going. Now you should know that it isn’t.

“As you may know, gas pipelines and railroads are just the beginning. Combined with the current industrial change, this will lead to the development of Asia as a whole. There is more to be done in the future. ASEAN and Central Asian countries see this as an opportunity and are preparing to jump in.”

In the past, the leader of Asia was Japan. There was a time when economic development was impossible without Japanese funds.

But now that’s not necessarily the case.

Korea and Russia can provide funding, and there is also the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) established by China.

Of course, the more capital, the better, so if Japan invests, there is no reason to stop it… … .

I just cut it and said

“Japan must apologize and pay reparations. Without a genuine apology, Japan will not have a place in the Asian economic bloc in the future.”

Although Japan is geographically located in Asia, it has always been considered a member of Europe since the Meiji Restoration. But now, even European countries are making efforts to enter the Asian market. This is because the market is large and has high growth potential.

I saw Prime Minister Okazaki. It wasn’t shown directly on his face, but I could guess what he was feeling. You are probably experiencing humiliation and anger that you have never experienced before.

After all, where did the Prime Minister of Japan go to be treated like this?

Still, because I’m like me, I treat you like this.

Prime Minister Okazaki said in a calm voice.

“Do you really think it is possible to exclude Japan?”

I nodded.

“If you watch it, you will know.”

Taek-gyu also said something.

“I recommend the derailment entrance.”

* * *

Team leader Jeong Ki-hong took off his tie and took a breath. Then he asked me carefully.

“Is this okay? But the opponent is Japan.”

“Because the opponent is Japan.”

Japan is a country with strengths in all industries. They will want to somehow fit into the newly formed economic bloc.

If Korea excludes Japan, it will reach out to other countries to find a breakthrough, but it won’t be easy as long as I’m there.

China and Russia are already exploring North Korea’s special economic zones. The later it is, the more attributable to Japan.

As Yeji pointed out, Japan should pay $70 billion to North Korea anyway. What is important is the method of compensation.

When it comes to compensation of 100 million won, is it profit to give in cash or to give in kind from the giver’s point of view?

Of course, the latter is beneficial.

If you transfer 100 million in cash to your bank account, you have to run a factory, hire employees, and pay a salary to give 100 million worth of materials or machines.

It can have the effect of revitalizing the domestic economy, and through this, it is possible to enter the market.

As I looked out the window, I saw a series of black cars leaving.

It is Prime Minister Okazaki’s belief that he will create a new Japan out of the post-war order. To this end, he has consistently denied the history of the past and has taken a hard line with neighboring countries.

No matter what happens, he will not break his convictions. However, when Japan is isolated and economic growth slows, the government’s approval rating is bound to decline.

“Negotiation is impossible as long as Prime Minister Okazaki is there anyway. The conclusion of the North Korea-Japan Claims Agreement will only be possible after a change of government.”

I don’t know if there will be any room left for Japan at that time.

The Korea-Japan summit was held for three days.

The two leaders reaffirmed that Korea and Japan are economic partners and agreed to further increase exchanges. However, on the issue of past history, they were still unable to narrow their differences of opinion and ran parallel to each other.

* * *

Russia’s development of Siberia in connection with railway construction has raised expectations from neighboring landlocked countries.

Electricity is the most basic of industrial development.

Russia has signed TWR export contracts to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia.

Nuclear power plants are not easy to construct in landlocked countries due to their characteristics that require a large amount of cooling water. However, TWRs do not require cooling water and have the advantage that they can be built in a small size in a necessary area.

Diplomats from different countries exchanged various stories under the water, and the changes in the topography of Northeast Asia seemed to be visible.

South Korea, China and Russia have decided to expand the existing bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements to conclude a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.

The first meeting was decided to take place in Beijing. China has invited almost every country in Asia. This included India, Australia and New Zealand. However, Japan was excluded from the list.

Prime Minister Okazaki tried to ignore Japan, saying that it would not have much impact as it is a member of the TPP anyway, but even within the LDP, voices of concern about Japan’s isolation have erupted.

Domestic progressive and conservative groups still protested for and against in front of Gwanghwamun and OTK Company, and the ruling and opposition parties fought each other at the National Assembly because they were pro-North Korean and pro-Japanese.

The South Korean and Russian due diligence teams finished checking the condition of the North Korean railroad and discussed the construction plan. We plan to proceed as quickly as possible so that North Korea cannot step out.

The date for the reunion of separated families was decided in mid-December, and the location was decided at Mt. Eunseong Geumgang hastily started remodeling the facilities that will be used as reunions.

Vehicles loaded with construction materials moved to North Korea in a line, and North Korea-themed stocks such as Eunseong Geumgang and Eunseong RT soared, driving the stock market up.

The two Koreas agreed to hold a summit in Pyongyang. North Korea invited foreign media to Pyongyang.

President Huh Chang-min was brimming with enthusiasm, and he personally met with Na-kyung Yeon and lawmakers from the Liberty Korea Party to persuade them and asked for the passage of a special law in the National Assembly.

If it is Prime Minister Okazaki’s wish for Japan to become a normal nation, economic cooperation between the two Koreas and peaceful unification are his wishes. I don’t know what will happen later, but for now, I took the most difficult step.

The day before President Huh Chang-min departed for Pyongyang, he contacted me and said:

[I owe a great debt to the CEO for this work. I will make sure to pay off this debt someday.]

* * *

Even if direct investment in North Korea is prohibited, it does not mean that there is no way to invest.

Financial capital has been working hard to find and invest in companies that will benefit from this incident.

On the other hand, many companies came to them to invest in them. Senior Sangyeop worked hard to meet business people.

As I was about to leave work, Ellie came to my office.

“Where have you been?” she said.

“I came here to eat with my mother.”(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

“Ah! was that today? Did you say that?”

Ellie said with a twisted expression.

“Jinhoo has been busy every day.”

“Did you?”

It seems that I am constantly working even when I think of myself. I’m worried that I’ll never be able to rest until I really retire.

Come to think of it, I haven’t been able to date much lately.

“It’s late, but would you like to go on a date?”

Ellie pouted her lips.

“Shit! I have to tell you, but are you asking me out on a date?”

“Sorry.”

I took Ellie’s hand and left.

It was late, but Gangnam Street became a nightmare. Since I haven’t had dinner yet, I first got in the car and headed to the 24-hour hamburger shop in Apgujeong.

The appearance of the store is like a typical American family restaurant. It was late, so there weren’t many customers.

Upon entering, the staff and guests were amazed.

“Ugh! Maybe Kang Jin-hoo?”

“Yes. That’s me. Are you ordering now?”

“No, of course!”

We placed our order and sat down.

While eating a hamburger, Ellie drank carbonated water and stared at me.

“What’s wrong?”

“I think Jinhoo is really great.”

“What?”

“It’s just like this one.”

I laughed bitterly.