Investor That Can See The Future

Chapter 340

Then, the director of the Youth Protection Agency and the director of the Home Health Promotion Agency took turns. It was a repetition of the same story as before.

Awakened, a game-addicted sim, and the health of adolescents, and the logic that violence intensifies when playing games and commits crimes.

It’s just that the game is worse than gambling and drugs combined. It can be said that it is an evil of mankind beyond a social evil.

At this point, I don’t know if I should call all the game creators and put them to death.

“If you play games for 16 hours a day, your chances of getting a herniated disc or herniated disc increases. We need to increase the time of the shutdown system to protect the health of the youth.”

Of course, sitting down and playing games is not good for your health.

“… … Even if you study for 16 hours a day, your chances of getting a herniated disc and herniated disc increase.”

But it’s okay to get hurt from studying. What would you say if you spill your coffee while studying?

And finally, Minister Shin Min-mi came out. Although we exchanged word of mouth several times, this is the first time we have met in person.

I wanted to avoid seeing you forever if possible.

Minister Shin Shin-mi said as if sternly rebuked.

“OTK Company is a global conglomerate. However, we have to fulfill our social responsibility to establish a sound game culture, and I think it is shameful to only represent the interests of the game industry like this.”

“Why should a company be ashamed to represent the interests of the industry? Then the Minister is only representing the position of the Ministry of Leisure, aren’t you ashamed?”

In fact, it is shameful to have such a discussion in a place like this. Why am I doing this here, I feel painful and weird.

Minister Shin Min-mi widened her eyes at my words.

The status of parliamentarians and ministers in Korea is remarkable. But she does both. In a way, she has both legislative and judiciary powers at the same time.

So who could have said this in front of Minister Shin Shin-mi? In particular, it is not an exaggeration to say that game industry officials have been skeptical.

“There is a difference between the interests of private companies and the interests of the public. OTK Company sells Lost Fantasy M through OTK Games Korea. Think about the negative impact this game has on young people.”

I said calmly.

“The content that teenagers enjoy, such as movies, dramas, music, webtoons, and web novels, is diverse. But why should only games be treated as harmful media?”

“So, it is a problem that will be solved if we make a sound game according to the rules. There are guidelines for this.”

I said looking at the materials I had prepared.

“A guide to making internet games for teenagers?”

“Yes.”

This is a guideline made by the Ministry of Recreation in the past government.

It is divided into three categories: compulsive interaction, excessive reward structure, and inducing a sense of superiority and competition.

“If you look at paragraph 1, it is said that in order to raise a character’s level or ability, it should not be possible to share roles with other people and cooperate, or to perform quests with team members to give a sense of pride. Section 2 says that if you play the game for a long time, the problem is getting cyber money or items, or improving your level and skills. If you look at Section 3, the problem is giving you the feeling of dominating the game, being a powerful person and having an influence, being a person who is superior to the game over reality, or competing with others.” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Minister Shin Min-mi said proudly.

“That’s right. It’s all about the game.”

“One thing I don’t understand is that in Section 1, the problem is cooperating with others, but in Section 3, competing with others is the problem. Which one is right for you?”

She looked at her material for a moment with a bewildered expression.

“Both are a problem. Inducing compulsive interaction from team play is also a problem, and it is also a problem to induce a spirit of excessive competition. It’s even more problematic if it makes you feel fun or proud.”

“… … .”

If you don’t feel fun and proud, and you don’t compete, then why play games? In a word, this is no different than telling us to make porn that isn’t naughty.

“Then let’s apply this to our studies. Shouldn’t you feel proud while performing group assignments with your team members? Studying for a long time to gain knowledge, improve grades, or receive scholarships is an over-compensation and should be banned. Studying hard and getting in rank can push others out of the competition, giving you a sense of superiority, so this is also a problem. According to the guidelines of the Ministry of Leisure, shouldn’t we ban children from studying first?”

“Studying and playing are different. The more good food you eat, the better, but bad food should not be recommended.”

Taegyu said.

“Then what about esports? It’s a game that plays a game.”

Secretary of State Shinjin nodded her head.

“I think esports should be regulated too.”

Are you trying to uproot the game industry altogether?

I said right after that.

“Just sports? During the Winter Olympics, Minister Shin Min-mi cheered the female curling representative and said, “I was moved by the unity of Korean women.” In team competitions, we share roles and cooperate, and we feel proud when we play together. And if you compete against teams from other countries and win, you will be rewarded with medals and prize money. Isn’t this the sum total of the problems of the game, such as fun, pride, cooperation between team members, competition with other team members, and excessive compensation? So should the curling team be disbanded?”

U.S. Secretary of State Shinjin raised his voice.

“Don’t keep comparing games to things like studies or sports! Gaming is classified as one of the four major addictions, so for comparison, it is correct to compare it with alcohol and gambling drugs.”

“… … .”

His 4th addiction.

I don’t know what the hell they were thinking of grouping games into categories such as alcohol, gambling, and drugs. In any case, since the legislation came out, games have been treated more like an addiction than entertainment or leisure.

“If you look at the regulation bill this time, the Minister of Leisure is to collect 1% of sales from game companies as a fund and 5% as a penalty. What industry has these regulations?”

“There may be misunderstandings in that part, so I will state it clearly. Instead of walking the 1% uniformly for all game companies, you can set it below that.”

“Isn’t it a problem that the Minister can set it up as he pleases?”

“This is a fund for establishing the Internet Game Addiction Healing Center and assigning game addiction teachers to elementary, middle and high schools. We are raising funds with good intentions, so we will of course have to cooperate.”

It’s a game addiction healing center by giving way a hundred times.

But what about a game addiction teacher? If game addiction is a disease, you should get treatment from a specialist, what should you do with a dedicated teacher?

Of course, the Ministry of Leisure will be in charge of selecting and educating this ‘game addiction teacher’. It is a kind of job creation.

“Some game companies have bigger overseas sales than domestic ones. By the way, the funds come from the Korean leisure department. According to the minister’s argument, the money earned by poisoning children of other countries will be used to treat children in our country, what will the people of that country think?”

Perhaps it was an unexpected point, Minister Shin-mi flinched.

“It’s rude to talk like that here.”

“… … Yes?”

For a moment, I thought I heard it wrong. Can I use these words in a discussion?

The moderator paid attention.

“The discussion is very heated right now, so please be careful about what you say.”

To me, not the Minister Shin Mi. What the hell is this discussion?

What’s the point of arguing with people who firmly believe that they are absolutely right in the first place?

Still, I did my best until the end.

“The Ministry of Recreation said that it would raise funds for the treatment of game addiction, including companies that make casual games and educational games. These companies have nothing to do with gaming addiction, so wouldn’t they be harmed by consistent legal use?”

Secretary of State Shinjin nodded his head.

“Of course, I admit that there may be some companies that do suffer. But it is an unavoidable sacrifice. Although there may be injustices felt by individual companies, policies must be implemented for the cause of society as a whole to protect youth and women. Rather than refute with examples of individual companies or specific companies, please have a perspective that encompasses society as a whole.”

“So, are you saying that the sacrifice of the few for the justice of the majority is inevitable?”

“That’s what I mean.”

“As far as I know, there was a politician who said the same thing in the past.”

“Who is that?”

“This is Adolf Hitler.”

At my words, the discussion room was turned upside down.

Minister Shin Min-mi shouted.

“Are you saying I’m like Hitler now!?”

“I never said that. I just said that Hitler said the same thing.”

“Vile and disgraceful! What nonsense is that!?”

I shrugged.

“No, the problem is that the minister said the same thing as Hitler, is it not my fault for pointing out that the minister said the same thing as Hitler?”

Before I could finish my words, everyone jumped up and pointed and shouted. Even the moderator, who had to be stopped, got up and poured out criticism.

There was a discussion and a riot. At this rate, it seems like it would be a good idea to be merciless. At that moment, Taek-gyu slammed the table hard and got up.

In a situation where everyone’s attention was focused, Taek-gyu brought out a shocking story.

* * *

after the discussion is over.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family released the transcript. However, the content was completely messed up.

Nonsense was changed in a logical manner, and our words only emphasized the provocative part. I’m so upset that I can’t even speak.

Criticism poured out against us.

– Haha, I can’t have a discussion after the gangjin.

-Look at the nonsensical argument.

– It’s because I’ve been playing games. Gaming ruins your brain.

-If you like the game that much, don’t discuss it, just play the game at home!

– Minister Shin Jeon-mi was like Joan of Arc! girl crush ^^

– Attorney Park Ji-hye, like a lawyer, speaks coherently and well! She became a fan of her from today.

– I feel so reassured that such a person is an advisory lawyer for the Gender Equality Promotion Agency.

– You’re pushed out of logic, so you’re saying you’re a Hitler! How could you say something like that?

-I’m so angry that my hands and feet are shaking and I’m in tears.

-Fighting Minister Sindark!

I sighed.

“This is really disrespectful and mean.”

It was already expected that the opponent would come out like this. So, before that, I hired one of the media outlets to cover the discussion.

They were all media outlets favorable to the leisure department, but their attitude changed when OTK Games and the five major game companies decided to push out a large amount of advertisements.

Taehyung smiled.

“The press grows on advertisements, not public love.”

* * *

The media company that decided to receive the advertisement released a video of the full version of the discussion.

the reporter in charge said.

“The transcripts released by the Leisure Department have been edited and manipulated. Our media company will release all the video of the debate for the public’s right to know. I would like to inform you that no editing has been done except for the slight alteration of the voice of the vice president of OTK Company, who wishes to remain anonymous.”(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

When the video was released, articles poured in all at once.

[(Breaking News) Editing and manipulation of transcripts from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. Whose order was it?][Irrational debate. There is no constructive alternative][Secretary Jeon-mi Shin, totalitarian remark that sacrifices of some game companies are inevitable][The medical world, the game brain is a fiction… … ][Who is Park Ji-hye’s lawyer?][The name of Ze Law Firm is taken from the gender equality personal pronoun… … ]

Minister Shin Shin-mi was originally famous, but lawyer Park Ji-hye has been in the media spotlight for this incident.

Her press rushed in for an interview, but she took a vacation and went into hiding because her swell of attention was burdensome. She even closed her home page.

Surprised, the Ministry of Leisure and Entertainment strongly protested the press and pressured each press to take down the video of the discussion and correct the article, but the video had already spread overseas.

Not only game sites, but various other sites were also heated.

– ㅋㅋ Weaving the transcript. Did you think it wouldn’t take?

– Where have all the kids who were on the side of the leisure club gone?

-Sindark hahaha My hands and feet are shrinking. Joan of Arc seems to rise from the grave.

She-she told the Minister of Gender Equality that she spoke like Hitler, so she spoke like Hitler, but why is she speaking like Hitler…? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … .

– It was an amazing discussion. The participants of the discussion clearly demonstrated why the Ministry of Recreation should not regulate the game!

– Attorney Park Ji-hye is great. You can’t separate a gamer who commits a crime from a gamer who just plays games at home.

-I was told that the important characters in the game should be equal male and female, but I actually chose male lawyers haha

-How can we hire more men for senior positions like lawyers? My hands and feet are shaking and I’m in tears.

-How the hell did you get a lawyer’s license with that head?

-Other people’s activities are not that easy.

– Anyway, I can’t play the game!

But the real surprise was something else.

This is the last remark of the vice president of OTK Company, which was completely cut from the transcript. In the full version video, the remark was revealed as it is.

“Thanks to this forum, I have a clear understanding of how this country treats the game industry. The Minister won the debate. As a former vice president of OTK Company, I will fully accept the regulations of the leisure ministry.”

At those words, Minister Shin Min-mi’s expression brightened.

“Really?”

“Yes. From now on, according to the will of the Minister of Gender Equality and Family, I will stand on the side of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and take the lead in uprooting and eradicating the Korean game industry. Before coming here, I finished talking with domestic game companies. If we can’t convince the minister at today’s debate, all game companies will leave Korea.”

Minister Shin Min-mi was bewildered.

“What, what?”

“Under the leadership of OTK Company, we will delist all game companies listed on the exchange and relocate our headquarters and corporations overseas. In the future, companies that manufacture games that are harmful media and addictive substances will not be able to set foot in Korea. I clearly state that all of this is solely the work of Minister Shin Min-mi. Now, are all the problems resolved?”