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＜ Chapter 20. Regression and Advancement (2) ＞

Chapter 20. Regression and Advancement (2)

At the introduction of Kim Young-nam, Choi Seung-il nodded his dry neck, showing all the blood vessels, and took a step forward and passed the overturning.

Various colors, including red, were marked in various places including red in the port districts, mainly located on the coast of the Republic, in various places in Jeondo, and at the top was written ‘New Planned Development Special Zone’.

“Thank you. Chairman Comrade! Chinese comrades said that when Comrade Deng Xiaoping started reform and opening up, some port cities were open. Starting from Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou… It’s because the distribution of products is convenient and it’s easy to control the flurry of capitalism. So, that model in the republic… So, it was the general secretary’s order to follow that path and establish a reform and opening plan.”

Saying that, Choi Seung-il pointed his finger at the evangelism site.

“Wonsan, Nampo, Raseon, Sinuiju and Chongjin … and to Pyongyang with the special permission of Comrade General Secretary to a limited extent. These five areas will be designated as special development zones in the future, and will be the vanguard of reform and opening up as foreign-invested companies are allowed to move in and employment of the people of the Republic are allowed.”

‘Actually, I just picked up the five cities I saw in the ‘Virtual Plan for North Korea’s Economic Development at Unification’ when I was a researcher.’

While listening to Choi Seung-il’s explanation, Jung-hwan banged on the desk and smiled inwardly.

Well, it was Jung-hwan’s own decision to add Pyongyang, even if it was limited.

Once history has changed, since China has been lagging behind in the competition to attract investment for at least a few years, there is no hope for this republic if you make the most of that opportunity.

“As some of your comrades have already heard, the British company British Petroleum in the Republic has already begun exploration of oil fields. After receiving positive results from the initial geological exploration report delivered in June of this year, Comrade General Secretary made a decision. Perhaps the first capitalist enterprise of the Republic will be a joint venture between the British and the Republic.”

“…can you trust the British? It is a well-known fact that they have been eating together with the other illegitimate children of mine for a long time. We haven’t even entered into formal diplomatic relations with our republic yet… Maybe they’re trying to use the grace of Comrade General Secretary to steal the resources of the people of the republic?”

The harsh remarks this time came from Baek Seung-cheol, a lieutenant-general of the People’s Army and a candidate for the Politburo, sitting at the corner of the table.

A few on the table and even the eyes of Hong Gye-seong, who frowned, turned to him, but Jung-hwan was calm.

“Not like that, Comrade Lieutenant General Baek. Sooner or later they will become the first Western diplomatic ties with our republic to send ambassadors.”

“I never raise any doubts about the spirit of Comrade General Secretary, but… Wouldn’t comrades in Russia find it better if it was oil? Considering the history of the suffering and imperialism that the British have inflicted on people all over the world over the past century…”

“Comrade Baek Seung-cheol.”

“……Yes, four, Comrade General Secretary! If you feel offended…”

Baek Seung-cheol was frightened by Jeong-hwan’s quiet remarks and withdrew his body, but Jeong-hwan calmed him down with a calm voice.

However, the implication contained therein provoked a reaction that was never calm, perhaps even greater than the declaration of reform and opening up.

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Not just Baek Seung-cheol, but everyone at the table.

“I’m not sure yet, but I’d like to recommend that you learn English from now on.”

“……….Yes? Comrade general secretary? What are you talking about…”

“Russia, you must have learned enough. If necessary, I’ll find a good teacher from abroad and attach it to party officials and military officers. Isn’t there a lot of work to use in the future? English is not only spoken by British people.”

“………………”

After speaking up to this point, Jung-hwan added a more shocking word to some party officials who had already grasped the hidden meaning of his words and had become hardened.

“As someone who teaches American English. British English is so funny no matter how you think about it.”

Jung-hwan’s prophecy that Britain would become the first country to establish diplomatic ties began to materialize sooner or later.

On November 9 of that year, a wave that started with a single misinformation shook the whole of Europe.

– From now on, we will inform you about the easing of travel permit restrictions, which will be newly announced by the Central Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of East Germany. In the future, there will be no conditions for foreign travel including West Germany, and the departure visa will be issued without delay. And uh… East Germans will be allowed to leave at ‘any’ border checkpoint. Do you have any questions?

– Wait, bar, what did you just say? ‘All’ border crossings? So you’re saying that includes the Berlin Wall?

– Yes, it is.

– Me, really? What is the deadline? When does it take effect?

– Eh… From now on. It will go into effect ‘unverzuglich’. So right now.

On November 9, East German citizens who heard unbelievable news on the news rushed one by one to the Berlin Wall that had separated them for years.

At first, a few groups of people quickly became a crowd, and hammers and chisels were held in their empty hands.

And they soon grabbed the guards at the checkpoint and even yelled at them.

– stop! Don’t fall over! Where are your visas and passports? Reckless menstruation here… And it’s nighttime!

– Hey, you idiots! Didn’t you even watch the news? Egon Kranz said he didn’t need a visa or anything! We’re going to West Germany to meet my ex-brother! Open the door right now! You Stasi Hunt Schweins!

– What you heard is Ohbo! misinformation! That’s because the spokesperson made a mistake….!!

– Shut up and open the door right now! Can’t you see people here? No, I must have gotten permission anyway, if you don’t open it, I’ll smash it in with a car! Even this beggar Trabant is enough to destroy one of them if we all work together! If you guys stop me, I will crush you and crush you like in Tiananmen, China!

And on the morning of the next day, November 10, the wall was already being virtually destroyed at the hands of many East and West German citizens.

It meant the loss of control of East Germany’s ironclad socialist system represented by the Stasi.

Within a week, the East German army and police had ceased functioning, and the office of the infamous secret police Stasi was destroyed by angry citizens.

In just one day, two thousand citizens fled to West Germany, and they burst into tears of joy as they touched the wrinkles on the faces of their separated brothers and sisters.

However, there was a resurgence on the other side of the European continent, not out of joy.

– Sir, did you hear the rumors? The Berlin Wall has fallen. West Germany will soon devour East Germany!”

– Hey, you drank too much beer at the pub yesterday, so you’re less drunk… Huh? isn’t it? So… now… my rotten pig Krauts are coming back?

– Yes, experts in the BBC already say that unification is a half-established fact… Sir, where are you going?

– Go get my Stan submachine gun! I haven’t used it since I was discharged from medical school during the Ardennes Offensive, but the bullets are still going out!

– Your Excellency, I think you should order the military to protect the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre from today.

– What kind of nonsense is that in the morning? did you dream

– ….it would be better if it was just a dream! Hitler will come back and try to steal the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre! Check out the newspaper here! Last night the Third Reich was resurrected!

The reaction of other European countries, particularly Britain and France, to the unification of Germany was explosive, not nervous.

A meeting between European leaders was soon scheduled in Strasbourg, France, and diplomats and defense officials from each country began an emergency meeting.

One of the places where the emergency meeting was held was, of course, at 10 Downing Street, the prime minister’s residence near Hyde Park, London.

“Let’s all have a cup of coffee and start the meeting. Even if you drink black coffee in a pitcher of beer, the current situation doesn’t seem to make sense. Foreign Minister, does this even make sense?”

“Prime Minister Thatcher. I’m sorry, but that’s something I don’t quite understand. How did this happen…Did you see more sun this morning? As for what they chose for the title…”

“stop! Ladies, now you are adjusting to the situation. Let’s gather public opinion. I spoke to President Mitterrand upstairs before coming here. French and Belgian friends must be reunited during World War II. It is already too late to prevent the actual reunification, so the period should be delayed. Whether it’s gradual unification or referendum, using any kind of pun! run a poll. Everyone, prepare your embassy stones first.”

“In each country? Prime Minister. Specifically, which country should we ask for support for our position?”

“A country is everything. It doesn’t matter if it’s a country with ten citizens since it opened yesterday. We must now gather as much skepticism as possible around the world about German reunification. Come on, move. I’ll have to talk to President Bush first.”

Soon the diplomatic phones were on fire.

From European countries, which are parties to the issue, to African countries that were once colonies of the German Third Reich and then liberated (the number of them was relatively small compared to Britain, so the workload was relatively small).

And among them, of course, there were Asian countries, especially the Republic of Korea in East Asia, similar to Germany, which was divided between the USSR and the USSR.

– Ambassador Park! This is from the morning… Heh heh. I’m sure you’ve already guessed why I’m here. Over there… In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, such a tragedy… Oops! May I ask what kind of diplomatic position you would take on this situation?

– Well… I’m sorry I can’t give you the answer you’re looking for, but from my experience, it is likely that you will take a positive stance on German unification.

– yes? Can you hear the reason?

– Our people are already excited about the fact that once a divided nation can be restored as one. An editorial comparing the situation of Germany and the Republic of Korea side by side has already been published in the Goryeo Ilbo. Well, of course, we never tried to kill a specific race with poison gas by starting World War II and opening concentration camps… Anyway, in our Republic of Korea, congratulations are sent, but there is a high possibility that Prime Minister Thatcher cannot give you the answer you are looking for.

– ……………

By the time the staff who entered the Korean embassy returned with pessimistic news with a dark expression on their faces, from the other side of the world, Jung-hwan was watching with interest what only he knew.

It was because an unsettling movement toward him, the general secretary, was sensed, which he had known beforehand but had never seen on the surface before.

And at the center of the movement was his father, President Kim Il-sung .