Chapter 92
Chapter 92
Despite the side of the three Bangso companies and the Chojung Ilbo, the criticism grew stronger. Approval ratings plummeted like KOSDAQ stocks sold by operational forces.
Perhaps it was difficult to endure any longer, President Park Si-hyeong stood in front of the media and apologized to the public.
“…even though I pride myself on being a morally perfect government, these truly disappointing things happen around me, and the billionaires are falling apart and I can’t even raise my head. But to pass the time in division and confusion
The situation inside and outside the country is very urgent, and the pending tasks are very serious and heavy. As the president who is in charge of state affairs, we cannot neglect our responsibilities even for a moment. I will work harder for the government with a humble heart.
All. Once again, I would like to apologize to the people.”
After reading the manuscript he had prepared, Park Si-hyung bowed his head.
That was the end of it. He didn’t take any questions.
Ellie, who was watching TV together, asked.
“What are you apologizing for?”
“I do not know.”
Subject and object are very unclear. If I had to interpret it, would it have the nuance of ‘I didn’t do anything wrong, but someone seems to have done something wrong, so I apologize instead’?
You can’t just move on to a single statement of reflection after making the fuss. Someone had to take responsibility.
First, after taking responsibility for the unreasonable investigation, Prosecutor General Hong Man-ho resigned, and the Seoul District Prosecutor’s Office and even the chief prosecutors below him… The so-called Hong Man-ho Line took off their clothes one after another.
The same was true of the NIS, which did not catch spies to catch them, and dug behind civilians and commented on the Internet. Yoon Se-won resigned as head of the National Intelligence Service, and those involved in illegal inspections were summoned to the prosecution one after another.
For Park Si-hyung, it feels like his limbs have been cut off, but it’s still better than having his head cut off.
The opposition party called for cutting off the tail and called for the resignation of all those involved in the Blue House, but the ruling party said that people in charge were responsible, so let’s focus on people’s livelihood at this point.
The next Prosecutor General and the head of the National Intelligence Service have agreed to make recommendations by the opposition parties.
Not everything has been completely resolved, but for now it’s over.
* * *
We headed to Yeoksam-dong’s house after a long time.
Despite the long absence of the house, the inside of the house was clean. Thanks to the cleaning company.
We flopped down on the sofa.
“I feel like I’m back from a long journey.”
“It was really long.”
It took me three months to get back from going to America for a while. After I came to Korea, I was busy working and being arrested by the prosecution.
“Do I have to stay in Korea even after something like this happens?”
“That’s it.”
If Hyunjoo noona and Ellie were still in Hong Kong, they would have considered going there. But unless they quit Golden Gate, the two should stay in Korea.
Fortunately, Ronald’s election made connections in the White House. You won’t be able to do something similar unless you’re crazy.
“And since I was born in Korea, Korea is comfortable to live in. All my family and friends are here.”
Taehyung nodded his head.
“There is no other country as good as Korea as long as you have money.” it is sympathetic
When I looked out the window, I saw that the security guards were stationed at the front door and around it.
“It will be difficult to live here.”
The house structure is not suitable for security and security. It faces the road outside the door, the wall is low, and the distance to the house next door is close.
However, if the security is strengthened too much, the surrounding residents will experience inconvenience.
I sighed inwardly.
The situation became complicated because he was entangled with the politicians and unprepared to reveal his identity.
“Where are you moving?”
“I’ll have to find out from now on.”
It is said that house prices have skyrocketed these days, but it is nothing compared to the increase in our assets.
“How about living in a hotel like your sister?”
For reference, Hyunjoo’s sister and Ellie have been staying at the hotel since they came to Korea. Just like when you live in Hong Kong, all expenses are paid by the company.
Taek-gyu thought for a moment and said.
“Or, how about buying the whole hotel?”
“Five!”
That’s an amazing idea.
* * *
The building in Teheran-ro was originally purchased to be used as the headquarters of K Company, but by accident, the OTK Company sign was placed on it.
Because of this, OTK Company also decided to break away from a tax haven offshore company and be reborn as a proper company.
Most of the offices in the original building have been moved out after the contract period has expired.
I talked with Sangyeop senior and decided that the 30th to 38th floors would be written by OTK Company, and the 20th to 29th floors by K Company.
Once we got together for a meeting.
Hyunjoo’s older sister and Ellie missed out because of Golden Gate work, and Sangyeop senior missed out because of K Company’s work.
Therefore, there were only three people gathered: me, Taek-gyu, and Henry.
I drew an organizational chart of OTK Company.
Jinhoo Kang: CEO and largest shareholder.
Oh Taek-gyu: COO and 2nd largest shareholder.
Hyunjoo Oh: 3rd largest shareholder.
Henry Goldman: Staff.
I wrote a few lines on A4 paper and it was over.
Taek-gyu saw it and said.
“Is this all?”
“Then what else is there?”
It is surprising that it has been operated with this number of people. Only important decisions were made and most of the work was handled by K Company.
Still, it is a great harvest for Henry to join this trip to the United States.
Henry is the grandson and heir of James C. Goldman, who raised Golden Gate as the world’s best IB.
It is part of the successor education that James entrusted to me instead of educating him at Golden Gate. He doesn’t really have anything to teach you, but working together, you’ll learn something and feel something (if you don’t).
Recruiting such talent is not an easy task. In fact, Henry did his part in this investment. As long as Hyun-joo noona acknowledged his work ability, he would have said it all.
Thanks to his elite education from an early age, he speaks several languages. He speaks English, of course, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and French, and he is also fluent in Chinese and Japanese.
He said that he had no intention of working in moderation since he came to Korea, and that he studied Korean diligently while I was away.
“Is Korean worth learning?”
From an American point of view, it is easy to learn a language derived from Latin, but it is not easy to learn an Asian language with a completely different etymology.
“Fortunately, the word order is the same as in Japanese, and there are many similar grammars. I also know some Chinese characters.”
Although he had just started studying, he was able to hear and speak simple greetings and words.
A real genius is a genius I would like to thank James for sending such a talented person under me.
Taek-gyu asked.
“How are you going to hire staff? Do you want to do public recruitment?”
“I’m thinking.”
If open recruitment, who will be interviewed?
“Are there many applicants?”
“It will overflow.”
Fortunately (?) Currently, there are many highly educated white men in Korea. This is also the case in the financial sector, so even after completing MBA or CFA courses, there are not a couple of people who play at home.
“In Japan, people say they are anxious because they can’t find people, so why is Korea like this?”
“That’s where the Dankai generation completely retired.”
Unlike Korea, which is struggling to find a job, Japan is suffering from a severe job shortage. The situation is better for large companies, but small and medium-sized businesses are closing their doors because they can’t find people. Unfortunately, against one job seeker, HR managers
Are you going to go through an interview in reverse to ask for a job at our company?
It is like a dream for young Koreans who are suffering from being unable to find a job.
Considering that the Korean economy usually follows the flow of the Japanese economy at regular intervals, it is highly likely that Korea will also suffer from a severe job shortage after the baby boomers retire.
The problem is that until then, there will inevitably be a situation where there are more job seekers than there are jobs.
It is likely that youth unemployment will not be easily resolved for several years. Even seniors who have just graduated are not the only ones who have not been able to find a job.
“Still, the financial circles got a little breather when Golden Gate came in.”
In Golden Gate, one branch is no different than a large securities company.
Previously, there were only a few branches in the metropolitan area, including Gwanghwamun and Gangnam, but as branches have been established, the number of branches will be increased mainly in metropolitan cities.
The Asian branch has more than 2,000 employees. The Korean branch will not reach that level, but it will still have 1,000 people.
Even if you have a lot of money, it is unreasonable to hire and deploy hundreds of employees at once. Therefore, Golden Gate plans to increase the number of employees sequentially by dividing the recruitment process.
We don’t need that many people because we don’t attract customers like a brokerage company, and we don’t run branches.
However, it should be sufficient to directly manage the companies currently entrusted to K Company and execute future investment plans.
Finance, finance, investment, accounting, legal and so on.
Roughly, if you calculate the required number of people, it is 50 people. I think we should first select them first, establish an organizational system and increase them little by little.
“I’ll have to find CHO first.”
Taek-gyu asked.
“What is CHO?”
“Chief of Human Resources. In short, someone who can hire people and manage the organization.”
“Where can I find it?”
“You should ask.”
I can’t go back without my sister.
I called Hyunjoo’s sister. My sister asked me after hearing my story.
[Korean, foreigner?]“Most of our work is on the foreign side, so foreigners would be better.” [I’ll talk to the headhunting company.]
Hyun-joo’s sister sent emails to headhunting companies. Then, dozens of resumes from there came flying in.
We printed it out and looked at it. All of them are highly educated and experienced. Taek-gyu looked at a resume.
“How about this person? I am of Korean descent.”
“Michael Lee?”
Henry said quickly.
“I would also recommend him.”
“Do you know anyone?”
“Yes. It will probably be difficult to find a person like him among HR managers.”
It is said that the former company improved the productivity of its employees and significantly reduced the turnover rate.
There were a few other candidates, but none like Michael Lee, Henry said. The biggest advantage is that I am Korean-American. Looking at my resume, I was able to speak Korean.
As we plan to hire employees in Korea, it is better to speak Korean and understand Korean culture for smooth personnel management and organizational management.
“I don’t know if they will respond to my request.”
Salary and conditions will be adjusted as much as possible, but the biggest problem is that the place of work is Korea. You are doing well in the US, but do you have any desire to come to Korea to work?
said Henry.
“I think I will.”
“Why?”
Henry smiled instead of answering my question.
I emailed the headhunting company that sent Michael Lee’s resume. Then a reply came shortly after.(Read more @ wuxiax.com)
Thank you for the suggestion and hope to see you soon.
“It’s real.”
“There are not many people who would reject the offer of the CEO of OTK Company. It’s rare to have the opportunity to work with a great investor who has made several huge investments.”
“Oh, I see.”
It’s good to be famous.
As we were continuing the meeting, suddenly my cell phone rang.
I said to Taek-gyu.
“Because you turn off your cell phone during meetings.”
“uh. Wait a minute.”
Taek-gyu took his cell phone out of his pocket. But he looked at the screen and answered the phone instead of turning it off.
“Hello. Yes, we are together. Yes? Is that real? May I change it?”
“Hang up unless it’s an important call.”
At my words, Taek-gyu held out his cell phone to me.
“It’s an important call.”
“who?”
“your mother. He called me in a hurry.”
After the press conference, my cell phone was disabled.
My number changed after I left the military, and I don’t have many friends with them. So few people know the number.
However, as it became known, after turning on the power, the phone rang like crazy. School seniors and juniors, media outlets, parliamentary offices, civic groups, donation groups, etc.
So, I turn off my cell phone and use only the corporate phone. I gave my mother the number on the last call, but now I’m in a meeting, so I put it back on silent.
Taek-gyu also changed his number to a corporate phone, but it is said that the last time he came to see his mother, he gave him his number.
He couldn’t contact me, so he seems to have contacted Taek-gyu.
I accepted my phone. “It’s me, mother.”
[Jinhooni? I’m busy, but I don’t know if I’m calling for nothing.]The moment I heard it, I could tell that my mother’s voice was different from usual.
I asked quickly.
“What’s wrong?”
[That’s the point……]“Did something happen?”
After a moment’s hesitation, the mother said cautiously.
[Relatives are flocking to the house now. Everyone wants to meet you, but I don’t know what to do.]“……Yes?”
Why do you want to meet me?
