Dear Comrade

Dear Comrade the Leader, Episode 209

“… … ?! Comrade Secretary General, what do you mean by that?”

Antonov widened his eyes and asked again at Jeonghwan’s unidentified words as he got into the car from the landing pad and entered the building of the Ministry of People’s Armed Forces in Pyongyang.

It was like the expression on the face of a person walking through the city and meeting an African black leopard across the crosswalk.

It’s also possible that privatization of strategic weapons such as missiles, not tactical weapons?

But Jeonghwan soon calmed him down and continued explaining.

“Really, I explained it by analogy to the last.”

“Comrade General Secretary. This… … .”

“I know. But now that we’re in the building of the Ministry of the People’s Armed Forces, Comrade Antonov has now been proven to be ours, isn’t it time to find out?”

Baek Seung-cheol, who was riding with him, opened his mouth as if he was afraid that the secret might leak, but Jeong-hwan shrugged his shoulders as if it was okay.

“Besides, I never thought I would be able to hide it forever. Perhaps even now, across the Pacific Ocean, Virginia, USA, is thinking about how to deal with this by now.”

“… … I’m sorry, but am I the only one who doesn’t understand what’s going on right now? What do you mean by alternative missile privatization?”

“Okay, from now on, the security room will explain in detail.”

In fact, Junghwan’s guess was reasonable.

By the time they went to listen to the North Korean orbital projectile research briefing in the non-eavesdropping security room set up inside the Ministry of People’s Armed Forces, a briefing on the same subject, but with the opposite purpose, was starting on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

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“If you look at the satellite photos we shared with each other, you can see that the building that looks like a missile launch pad was built in Musudan-ri, North Hamgyeongbuk-do, North Korea. Besides, the small objects that appear to be these tankers nearby are probably… … .”

“… … At least it’s rocket fuel. Are you saying that the CIA is now judging North Korea is developing missiles?”

“Yes, Secretary of State and Your Excellency.”

In Langley, Virginia, a conference room in a building called the CIA, or CIA, was holding a joint reporting meeting in two different spaces.

On one side, of course, the Central Intelligence Agency, the subject of this report, and on the other side, the White House sitting in Washington listening to this report using a video conferencing system that had been used for a while.

There was silence for a while, but soon the Secretary of State took the gun and coughed in vain, asking the most important question first.

“What shall we do, Your Excellency?”

“Come on, everyone. First of all, I… … We must first know whether the projectile is a civilian rocket or a military missile and set our course of action. Although North Korea is a dictatorship, it is still a friendly country.”

“That’s right, sir, when it comes to civilian rockets and military missiles, there’s only a difference between a New York pizza and a Chicago pizza. The difference is whether the topping is made with satellites or nuclear warheads… … .”

The CIA director spoke slightly dissatisfied with the president’s lukewarm reaction on the screen, but the 43rd Presidents of the United States, Albert Arnold and Al Gore, shook their heads.

“But this is basically North Korea’s sovereignty issue, isn’t it? I don’t know if it’s nuclear weapons, but wouldn’t it be difficult to bet on the development of missiles by a country that declared self-defense?

“But wouldn’t it be better to issue a diplomatic statement of concern? Even if you are conscious of Korea or Japan, you need to show some level of action, and… … .”

“That’s right, but there is no justification. It’s not like we’ve signed a range-limiting agreement with North Korea like the Korea-US missile range agreement.”

“… … .”

“Besides, guys, think about it. Now, don’t everyone know where the real Pax Americana in Northeast Asia is, or, furthermore, a country that is obstructing the promotion of human rights and peace in the world?”

Al Gore’s decisive and realistic remarks silenced everyone in the room (i.e. in the intelligence office meeting room and Washington office to be exact).

Because none of them did not know the answer to the President’s question.

“It’s China.”

“Yes, everyone… … And North Korea is geopolitically a painful thorn in China’s ass. But even now, with the news that China is reproducing Auschwitz in Afghanistan as an intelligence agency, are you saying that we should take the thorn out on our own?”

“… … Of course not, but… … .”

“North Korea is a lever through which we can indirectly influence China, and it is also a key point that allows us to see Russia as well. Of course, it is a dictatorship, but what is it? South Korea was once like that, and direct human rights violations have not been observed until now.”

“But, President, I know that your voice has already been heard in Congress many times… … .”

After speaking up to this point, the CIA director, who coughed in vain, finally came up with what he really wanted to say.

“… … If we are just expressing our concerns about missile development, won’t North Korea take notice of us and tone it down?”

“I don’t know what you mean, Chief.”

“You don’t even know the president. Look at the present age, we, the United States of America, are the most influential world empires in the world, if not all of history. If so, what should we look out for with such an influence?”

It was full of pride and even arrogant content and voice, but no one denied it.

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No, in fact, it is not this plan, but in the present age, people who have eaten some ink may like it or dislike it, but it is a reality that cannot be denied.

“It is the same with China. Human rights issues aside, even now, anyone can see that they are increasingly approaching the Middle East for the purpose of oil under the pretext of terrorism in Afghanistan and Shanghai.

“… … What do you want to say?”

“I mean, at this point, wouldn’t it be better for us to exert our influence directly on China, rather than through a local dictator like North Korea, even at the cost of diplomatic friction? After all, freedom from oppression and democracy are stipulated in our Amendment. So, in the spirit of that sacred constitution, shouldn’t we stop ignoring the arsenal of the dictator and start the journey to plant American-style democracy in China?”

If Jeonghwan had heard these words, which seemed to be strongly swayed by the Neo-con ideology, he would ask, ‘Since when did you guys care about such things?’ But he was not here now.

And, unlike in its original history, the United States here has not been caught up in the swamp of the Iraq war, and has not had the opportunity to prove in real life just how futile those ideas are, so some are poised to silently sympathize with the values of the Pax Americana. even showed

But sadly for them, the current president, at least as of yet, has been Democratic President Al Gore.

“Everyone, I don’t know why the US response to China’s human rights violations came up while we were talking about North Korean missiles. Since when did the CIA, which should always be stepping into reality, fall into the waters of Hollywood shooting heroes like Independence Day and Rambo?”

“… … .”

“Rather, let’s discuss issues that are vague and realistic, such as the issue of environmental destruction in China and other developing countries, whether it is a problem that can be realistically changed through diplomacy and negotiations while being urgent like the problem of environmental destruction in China or other developing countries, or a problem such as the establishment of democracy in a dictatorship country. I didn’t call it.”

‘Again, Democrat Dowsi, but okay, my term is coming to an end anyway, because there are only a few days left before I can send that enemy of the oil industry out of the White House.’

When Al Gore expressed such a categorical refusal, some CIA executives, who were still strong Republicans, roared inwardly and shed such cynicism.

Of course, even if they pretended to agree with the president’s words on the surface.

“All right. But there are other things the President must see.”

“Anyway, I have already received it from this White House by email. What the hell is this guy? Are you American?”

“Yes, as I said, I am a citizen of the United States. Originally a private company that made electronic payment systems in Silicon Valley, I am currently engaged in the development of rockets in North Korea with full support from Kim Jung-hwan and the North Korean regime.”

“Are you a former NASA engineer or associate? So it’s not a technology leak.”

“No, it’s not, but… … There were times when he brought his ideas to NASA. However, the words were absurd, so I sent them back, and they seem to have gone all the way to that town while looking for a sponsor. After receiving the investment and providing the site, there would have been no reason not to go, but our position has become a bit difficult… … .”

“I know, that’s the story of investing in private companies rather than state-led development… … This means that we have less scope to act diplomatically. But I wonder what the idea is, let’s see… … .”

Al Gore on the screen was rummaging through the files he received, and soon found the name of a person.

And Al Gore frowned at the brief presentation of his ideas to NASA.

It was written that he was a pioneer in the introduction of IT technology, eco-friendly energy, and PDA Washington, and that he was too absurd.

“This is so… … Maybe the North Korean regime doesn’t have to worry about backlash from the Chinese. They might think that Kim Jung-hwan was deceived by a paranoid patient. Investing so much money into someone claiming to build a greenhouse on an alternate Mars… … .”

“Secretary General, President Jiang Zemin is a missile … … No, hmmm, you asked for confirmation about the development of the projectile. Please give only the facts in consideration of the relationship between the two countries. So now… … Is it true that Korea is developing and building an orbital launch vehicle?”

“It is true. The rumors are so fast.”

“… … !!!”

The Chinese ambassador struggled to hide his surprised expression for a while to Jung-hwan, who admitted it coolly, but then bit his lip and gave strength to his shoulder.

I’m still going to die of a headache because of Afghanistan, so why are these guys causing discord and chaos?

“General Secretary, President Jiang Zemin asked me to convey my position that I am truly sorry if the allegations are true. Why do we need more missiles for the stability of this Northeast Asia?”

‘Yes, I need it. It’s because of you guys!’

As Al Gore had predicted, the Chinese ambassador, who had sensed North Korea’s “missile” development, had already rushed to Pyongyang’s secretary’s office.

At about the same time that the US reconnaissance satellite detected it, the Chinese reconnaissance satellite also came out of the basement and found Musudan’s launch pad, which was revealed to the camera.

At a point where it was not yet clear whether it was a missile or a civilian rocket, Jeonghwan snorted inwardly as he saw the Chinese ambassador immediately sending an ambassador and mobilizing a transparent rhetoric such as ‘sorry’.

At the time of the signing of the DPRK-China alliance treaty, it was fortunate that Korea and the United States did not include such missile range guidelines.

“I think I misunderstood something, but our republic is not developing military missiles. I believe that we are also trying to launch a new satellite so that we can know immediately when we make something in another country, and I don’t think the satellite will amplify tensions in Northeast Asia.”

“But I know that you already put communication satellites into orbit a few years ago… … .”

“What country in the world has only one satellite? And, as you know, our republic has a small budget and a strong thrift spirit, unlike other great countries, so when someone offered to reduce the cost of that dreadful rocket a little, I accepted the offer.”

“… … ?? Who the hell is he? No, how is it possible to reduce the cost of rockets before that? … .”

“I said it would take a while to be successful, but I and Peony Holdings value the long-term outlook. In other countries, they were all kicked out as absurd, but fortunately, in our republic, I am fully realizing my vision. You’re just coming in.”

As soon as Jeonghwan finished speaking, the door to the secretary’s room opened and the ambassador’s gaze shifted to that.

And seeing a white man coming in through the door, the Chinese ambassador had no choice but to tilt his head.

Thinking of an old doctor who devoted his life to rocket science, doesn’t he look too young?

Soon the young white man greeted him first.

“uh… … Well… … hello? I believe you can speak English… … Well… … So, nice to meet you. My name is Alan Musk, and as you may know, I am the president of a private space development company called ‘Space X’.”

The man who said this far, Alan Musk, pondered his words and sighed as he saw the Chinese ambassador making a strange expression on his face.

Why is everyone looking the same as a scammer?

“ha… … Yes, you are right. By ‘civilian’ I just said, it’s not a country, it’s an individual, in this case me and my company, but anyway, the individual launches a rocket and goes into space. I know it sounds absurd, but the general secretary sitting over there believed me.”