Investor That Can See The Future

Chapter 386

Jinhoo Kang’s achievements in Europe were enormous.

He took the trade dispute with Japan as an opportunity and promoted economic cooperation with the EU, thanks to which Korean companies were able to easily expand their sales channels in Europe.

Economic cooperation also led to cultural exchange. At the same time, in Europe, this coincided with the Korean Wave, and the number of students learning Korean or studying Korea increased significantly.

The stock prices of listed companies soared day after day, and foreign appraisers rushed to boost Korea’s economic growth.

When the economy is improving, no one hates it. However, the political parties of the ruling and opposition parties looked at it with a shaky expression.

A single entrepreneur went and did a job that had not yielded any significant results despite the president’s European tour and various government-level cooperation promotions.

The government quickly streamlined customs procedures and offered financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises, but it was nothing more than a spoonful of what Jin-hoo Kang did.

Famous CEOs and investors can make stocks rise and fall with a single word. If Jinhoo Kang had a greater influence than them, it would be great, but not small.

However, compared to his wealth and fame, he did not exercise much power in Korea, so politicians went wild and rampant in the meantime. After all, is there a saying in the world that only Korean politicians are funny after the earthquake?

Still, this was enough to change my mind. I finally realized how stupid it is to be hostile to Kang Jin-hoo!

Not only politicians but also the bureaucracy were shocked.

As in the case of the leisure department, everyone was careful not to scratch and scrape Kang Jin-hoo, who is standing still.

In the past, during the Park Si-hyeong administration, the Ministry of National Defense operated a cyber psychological flyer with the National Intelligence Service.

The Cyber ​​Command has performed important tasks in cyber security, protecting the safety of the nation and the people, defending against enemy attacks, preventing the spread of communism, and instilling security awareness in the people.

Its mission was to comment on the Internet.

Posts supporting the regime at the time and having a conservative color were recommended along with comments of praise and sympathy, and all kinds of malicious comments were added to criticisms of the regime or progressive writings. He did not hesitate to speak out and criticize a specific area.

Cyber ​​Command’s targets included progressive politicians, activists for civic groups, cultural artists, and Kang Jin-hoo.

This is because Kang Jin-hoo is a pro-North Korean leftist that threatens the security of the Republic of Korea… … This is not because the order came from the Blue House.

Until then, no one could have imagined that Kang Jin-hoo’s influence would grow this much. Had he known, he wouldn’t have had a knife in his neck.

However, the government has changed, and the Cyber ​​Command has become the subject of investigation. They quickly deleted the relevant materials and concealed the evidence, but they could not avoid responsibility just because they were revealed in the course of the investigation.

The people were shocked to learn that the military had been eagerly posting comments, ignoring the duty of political neutrality and national defense.

As former President Park Si-hyeong, who can be said to have taken the lead, was arrested, the problem was settled, but the problem is that the comments left at that time are still circulating on the Internet. Even now, if you search for comments on Cyber ​​Command, you will find related materials one after another.

It contained accusations and swearing after the earthquake, as well as personal attacks on her deceased father and single mother.

Moreover, after Kang Jin-ho, while serving in the military, there was a time when he was caught up in a mortar explosion and almost died.

If Jinhoo Kang starts to bring up these issues again, it will be a headache. Therefore, the Ministry of National Defense felt the need to take countermeasures in this regard.

* * *

Defense Minister Bae paid an opportunity to play golf with his six-year-old generals. He quietly spoke out on the spot.

“The previous minister was doing something wrong, so we are in a difficult situation. If something bad comes out about the Ministry of National Defense for nothing because it has already passed, isn’t there a risk that the morale of the soldiers will drop and the military power will be weakened?”

With those words, one of them expressed concern.

“Yes. People are bound to be swayed by public opinion.”

“There is a tendency for left-leaning reporters to inflate little things in the military, saying it’s all about his freedom of the press.”

“Jinhoo Kang is a world-famous celebrity. If he starts to bring those issues up again, he is likely to become a global issue.”

Defense Minister Bae Yeon-bong sighed.

“Anyway, I have a previous job, so how can I improve the relationship?”

“Wouldn’t it be best to cooperate on defense?”

“But isn’t OTK Company not involved in the defense industry?”

OTK Company’s main focus is autonomous driving and batteries. However, Karos does not manufacture military vehicles. That doesn’t mean he can’t ask you to build self-driving tanks or electric armored vehicles.

The next major focus is Face It, but… … This is impossible in the first place.

Among them, Brigadier General Visiting Su, the youngest, had an idea.

“How about the game?”

“game? Are you talking about children’s entertainment?”

“That’s right. If it’s a game for young kids these days… … No, don’t you like it a lot? When it’s time for personal maintenance, private soldiers and sergeants alike rush to the dead areas and play games. In a recent research report, I found that promoting the military through games would be of great help.”

“Ah! I read the report too. These days, it is said that promoting through social media or games is much more effective than advertising on TV or newspapers.”

“Doesn’t Jinhoo Kang own a game company? So, why not ask him to make a game for the defense promotion?”

Defense Minister Bae slapped his knee.

“That’s right!”

He, too, had read the research report. Why didn’t I think of this idea earlier?

“How much will it cost?”

“According to the research report, about 5 billion won is needed.”

“What? 5 billion?”

Then there was an objection.

“To make just one game, 5 billion is too much.”

“I think 2 billion is enough.”

Defense Minister Bae Yeon-bong was silent for a moment.

‘5 billion won is enough money to pay 10,000 soldiers’ salaries… … Ah, but good things are good, wouldn’t it be better to go big like that?’

After thinking about it, he opened his mouth.

“It’s made for publicity, so why don’t young kids like it if you make it as good as possible? If you enjoy the game, you will want to enlist in the military, train with your comrades, and try shooting a gun.”

“Yes. It was also stated in the report.”

“haha! There was such an easy way to do it.”

When the defense minister burst into laughter first, the atmosphere suddenly became friendly.

The junior generals quickly said Abu’s words one by one.

“At this point, college students will run to the Military Manpower Administration while playing games at school and apply for enlistment.

“I’m worried that they will stand in line to enlist at the Military Manpower Administration first.”

“If not only soldiers but also non-commissioned officers and officers increase, the competition for long-term service will intensify.

Defense Minister Bae Yeon-bong said willingly.

“Good! Give Jin-hoo Kang 5 billion won and tell him to make one properly.”

When the solution came out, I felt as if I had lost a sick tooth.

He made a cool swing with a driver.

* * *

I received a call from President Lim Su-mi and headed to the Ceylon Hotel.

To attend the M-Pizza General Assembly in Korea. To the presentation of the future management strategy and vision, President Lim Su-mi invited all the store owners and employees.

Although there was a halo of Seoseong Group, it was the managerial ability of President Lim Su-mi that made the hotel and duty-free shop business this much.

Thanks to that, M Pizza was also growing rapidly. Its market share is still low compared to Dice Pizza and Pizza Hot, but sales and net profit per store are more than doubled.

In fact, people who want to open a franchise are lining up. However, since the initial cost of starting a business such as robots and household installations is high, it is being cautious about expanding branches. For this reason, branches were established mainly at directly-managed stores rather than affiliated stores.

A characteristic of the Korean restaurant industry is that when one item is released, franchise stores are poured out all over the country, other franchisees appear, copy the same and open a store, and then collapse in an instant when the fashion passes.

It is said that you have to paddle when the water comes in, but it is like boats tangled in a narrow river trying to row at once and sinking together.

Fortunately, M Pizza was free in that regard. You can properly copy the menu, but it is impossible to copy the pizza robot, oven truck, and oven motorcycle.

Upon arriving at the Ceylon Hotel, President Lim Su-mi came directly to meet him.

“You had a hard time traveling to Europe.”

“What. I’m going to have dinner with my mother after it’s over. Do you have time?

“of course. I heard it from my mother.”

There were already a lot of people in the hall.

As soon as I entered, the inside became quiet and all eyes were focused on me. Everyone looked surprised.

It is as if the students are chatting with each other and the professor has entered.

Fortunately, I saw a familiar face, and I approached him and greeted him warmly.

“When did you come?”

He got up and took my hand.

“I just came too.”

This is Kim Jae-hak, my military shooter and the first store owner. Seeing his playful smile, he seems to have regained his former bright personality.

“How is business these days?”

“Compared to the beginning of the intervention, it has fallen a little, but it is steadily going well. The local business district has also been revived.”

“That’s fortunate.”

The income he earns now is more than that of executives of any large corporation. Thanks to the good business, the borrowed money was already paid back.

Jaehak Kim introduced the people he was sitting with.

“This is our staff.”

The two men, who appeared to be in their 20s, got up and greeted each other.

“Good morning.”

“Nice to meet you.”

One had burn marks on his face, and the other was unable to move his right arm at all. Probably because of an accident in the military.

When I brought M-Pizza to Korea, I asked him to hire an army and police officer first, and President Lim Sumi kept that promise.

Excluding female employees, more than half of male employees were recruited as senior military and police officers. So it was easy to find people with disabilities in the hall.

Jaehak Kim asked cautiously.

“Can we take a picture together?”

“why?”

“No, because I said that I was with Kang Jin-hoo now, so my girlfriend didn’t believe me. Can you please send me a photo?”

I was surprised.

“uh! Do you have a lover? Who are you?”

Kim Jae-hak said, as if embarrassed.

“I am a nurse who works at a nearby hospital. He often comes to the store for pizza, and by chance, we got to know each other.”

“Good for you.”

He showed me the pictures we took together. she is quite beautiful

“You’re prettier than the lover I’ve met in the past.”(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

“who?”

“There is. He wore rubber shoes upside down when he was corporal.”

“Alas! him? They got married recently.”

When I took a picture with Jaegwa Kim, other people also asked for it one by one. I gladly took a picture with them.

Some people expressed their gratitude that they are receiving support for rehabilitation and treatment through a foundation jointly established by OTK Company, Seoseong Group, and Hwaan Group.

The employees at Kim Jae-hak’s store also asked for a picture of him.

One employee suffered full body burns in the explosion of a self-propelled artillery, while another employee was treated at a military hospital and was given a drug that left his right arm paralyzed.

I, too, was not like anyone else from the perspective of the accident.

Anyone who has served in the military has had at least one experience of almost getting seriously injured. It’s partly because he handles dangerous weapons, but it’s because he’s doing things he wouldn’t normally do.

You twist your back while lifting a heavy object, or you fall from a high place and break your limbs.

In addition to being injured or disabled, many soldiers lose their lives. In a way, you might be lucky just to have been discharged from the military with all your limbs intact.

“Fortunately, both were registered as nationals of merit. Considering that most of them are eliminated and the tough lawsuits go on, you can say you are lucky.”

“When they are taken away, they are the children of the state, and when they are injured, they are the children of others.”

Some even force them to discharge because they do not want to pay for treatment.

Kim Jae-hak said with a look as if he had lost his mind.

“Well, the Ministry of National Defense is not like that in a day or two. You say you don’t have a budget every day, what do you do?

I remembered what I had heard from Taek-gyu.

“It’s not that the country doesn’t have a budget. There are too many thieves.”

* * *

While I was working, a middle-aged man came to OTK Company.

He was none other than the Defense Ministry’s public relations officer. He didn’t want to see me, but he decided to meet me because he was curious about why the Ministry of Defense had come to me.

“Aren’t you telling me to re-enlist?”

I responded firmly to Taek-gyu’s words.

“Then you should leave this country.”

For that reason, everyone will understand even if you change your nationality.

He met in the conference room and explained the purpose of his visit to us.

“As you know, South Korea is a divided country and is in a confrontation with North Korea. It is not the end of the war, it is a truce, and it is not strange if a war breaks out again at any time. So there is no need to even talk about the importance of national defense. However, the reality is that young people who are volunteers for military service are reluctant to enlist in the military and avoid it throughout society. will be judged. Therefore, by using game technology to enjoy the indirect experience of the military in advance, we are trying to relieve the fear of military service, promote the importance of national defense, and encourage enlistment. I plan to produce and distribute it, and I would like to request it to OTK Games.”

“… … .”

what kind of bullshit is this?

It was so ridiculous that for a moment I thought I heard it wrong. When she looked at Taek-gyu, she was making a face saying, ‘Oh, I forgot what to say.