Dear Comrade Leader, Episode 139
At Jang Seong-taek’s words, the two of them tilted their heads at the same time with expressions that they could hardly guess.
Of course, just as various qualifications were required to select a ‘queen’ in the past Joseon Dynasty, even in North Korea, to be more precise, in the Kim family, strict conditions were required to select a leader or a concubine for the next leader.
First of all, the most important thing was the class from which the woman came (of course, the word class was changed to the word ‘ingredient’ because it smelled of capitalist bourgeoisie). .
Family members of revolutionary martyrs, survivors of the Fatherland Liberation War, members of the Workers’ Party of Korea, or other core classes permitted to reside in Pyongyang with special privileges.
Agitated class, the middle class to which most of the general population belongs.
And finally, the hostile class, which is slightly better than the beast.
Above all these classes, a special class that did not officially exist, consisting of President Kim Il Sung and his closest aides and their blood relatives, reigned.
This class, no, this class is a story that has passed since Kim Jeong-hwan took office, but it took priority over any skills or careers in North Korean society.
And since it is hereditary, if there is a hostile class among family members or relatives, even if the person is agitated or a core class, he is incorporated into the hostile class.
And, of course, in order to become an Ahnhae (wife) of the highest dignity and an insider, not only the family but also the in-laws’ cousins have to undergo a background check and must be in the top 1% of the core class, and they must not show the shadow of the hostile class among their relatives.
Even if she was born with great beauty and won the favor of the leader, it was something that only the core class could dream of becoming an official wife, that is, the national mother of the republic.
However, Hyun Young-sook and Kim Yong-gun, who know the common sense in North Korea better than anyone else, tilted their heads, not because Yoo Hye-rim in question became the national mother of the republic, so it was not because her background was bad.
“I know there is nothing wrong with the composition of Major Yu, but… … On the contrary, as the general secretary’s wife, isn’t she very exemplary?”
Hyerim Yoo comes from a family of soldiers from generation to generation.
His father was a sergeant in the army and his mother was born and raised in Pyongyang, and worked as a nurse in the core class.
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No, from the beginning, there could be no controversy over the origin of the person from the fact that he was from the now-defunct escort command.Isn’t it impossible to capture the ingredients of a woman from the unit who escorts the leader and his family from the closest distance?
However, Jang Sung-taek had an answer that could convince the two of them.
“That’s right. Then, why has the general secretary been delaying marriage until now, until the age of 30? As the supreme leader, I don’t think anyone knows how important it is in this Joseon Dynasty to welcome Ahn and create an heir who will carry on the Kim family and lead the next republic.”
“… … After all, that’s it too.”
“Certainly, it was the car I had been thinking about strangely.”
Jang Seong-taek’s remarks were common to hear in the Joseon Dynasty dynasty, but both Kim Yong-geon and Hyun Young-sook understood without any sense of incongruity.
Because North Korea was such a country, and because both of them were born and raised in such a country.
“There is no problem with the ingredients, and it is not that there is no affection between the two people… … So what did you do? There is only one conclusion that Jang Seong-taek, who has been carrying the Baekdu lineage from a close distance, can come to.”
“What is it?”
“The general secretary talked about not being able to see an heir because he married Hyerim Yoo. In other words, Yoo Hye-rim is a stone woman and is infertile.”
“… … ! then… … .”
The two were in shock.
Even in the 1990s, infertility was still a common practice for women to be treated as a punishment or a disability, not to mention in North Korea, where patriarchal Confucianism dominated, and still not much changed.
If that’s the case, it’s understandable why the two people who haven’t had any problems yet haven’t gotten married.
But Hyun Young-sook couldn’t help but ask a question.
“Do you have any solid evidence? A doctor’s diagnosis… … .”
“Think from the perspective of the current general manager, comrade general secretary. Could you let others know that the woman who will be his wife is incapable of having children? It is something that could cause fatal damage to the face and legitimacy of the supreme dignity of this republic, not anyone else.”
“… … But… … .”
“Besides, even if there was such evidence, how could I have overheard it? Information on the supreme dignity and condition of the Baekdu bloodline is a top secret that even I, the head of the organization’s leadership, cannot access. Knowing well, why are you here?”
“… … .”
Since Jang Sung-taek’s confident point of view was right at first glance, Hyun Young-sook had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.
The Kims, who had a paranoid fear of assassination, set up a separate research institute called the Mansumugang Research Institute to study their own health from generation to generation, and appointed only people they could trust in charge.
Of course, it was funny that they could not prevent their downfall, but the important thing was that even Party Lee In-ja would be struck by lightning if he tried to dig up information about the leader and his family’s health condition.
Anyway, Hyun Young-sook wanted to ask if this problem should be checked until the end, but he didn’t ask any more.
It wasn’t because I sympathized with Jang Sung-taek, but because he was slowly starting to think about what his plan was and how he should act.
On the other hand, Kim Yong-geon, who was relatively far from the physiology of the central political world of the republic, probably because of his career as a diplomat in Japan, let out a long sigh of deep regret, unlike her who had begun to guess what Jang Sung-taek was inside.
“If true, it is truly heartbreaking. From the time when the general secretary couldn’t even congratulate the successor until now, lieutenant-general Yoo has been living and dying together with the general secretary… … .”
“That’s right. Speaking of which, Comrade Kim Yong-gun. You’ve been with the general secretary in Japan all the time, so you got to know us the best. As far as I know, Kim Young-ryong, the head of the security department, investigated this fact in the days of Kim Jong-il… … Do you really think that Comrade General Secretary and Lieutenant Yu Hye-rim have never worn the same blanket?”
“that… … I honestly don’t think so.”
“Wait. So, what is the reason that the slope is still not heard? General Secretary, I saw in the report of the Security Council that he enjoyed a lot of life in Japan, so there is no problem with the seed, then the base has a problem with the fields. don’t you think so Comrades?”
Jang Seong-taek was convinced of his series of reasoning.
And I thanked the heavens for this unexpected fortune.
It was a plan that had been carefully predicted in my head for a long time, but the sky protected Jang Seong-taek’s fortune, and the road ahead was opened.
Unlike the person who received the blood of the Kim family, who has a knack for color, the general secretary was only interested in one woman, so Hyerim Yoo was only interested in one woman, so she did not dare to speak.
The best way to see the leader’s woman problem is to pretend that he didn’t see it, pretend he didn’t hear it, and pretend he was blind and deaf.
However, Jang Sung-taek was convinced that even that smart and thorough general secretary would change his mind if the succession issue was directly in danger.
At the same time, looking at the two of them, Jang Seong-taek also began to unravel the fortunes related to his true purpose.
“Think about it, aren’t all three of us here who played an important role in the ‘events’ of the day when the current general secretary was appointed, so to speak, the founders of the country? Then, in the face of such a critical situation in succession to the Baekdu lineage, wouldn’t it be the duty of our servants to relieve the master’s unspeakable anxieties?”
“… … So, what is Comrade Jang going to do?”
“Isn’t it obvious? I’m going to put another woman for the general secretary. Of course, as a female comrade who can get pregnant properly.”
“that… … !!!!”
Kim Yong-geon’s complexion was distorted, and Hyun Young-sook’s face became cold as if he had a layer of ice on his face.
Jang Seong-taek waved his hands as if he was thinking what he was thinking at the apparently negative reaction of these two people.
“Are you talking about getting seeds and offering them from the 5th class (Joyungjo)? Zhang’s comrade. Even after watching Comrade General Secretary for quite a long time, I didn’t know that he didn’t know so much about him. If you are the general secretary I know, over-loyalty that you did not ask for would not please you, but would immediately offend you… … .”
“Hey, comrades. What do you see me as? To avoid misunderstanding, what I’m trying to do is not resign as Major Hyerim Yoo. Rather, it is to protect their affection.”
“… … ??”
“I must have said it was heroic sensuality, after all, was there anything so ugly that a man who was in a position of general secretary was really different from a woman he had a crush on and a woman who looked at his children differently? Besides, it’s not because I’m greedy for a woman, but for a good reason. Besides, the stability of the regime in this republic depends on it, so there is no need to say which one is more important.”
“The words of Comrade Jang are… … .”
“I am looking for a suitable wife on my own. A woman with good ingredients, healthy, full of loyalty to the Republic and General Secretary, and most importantly, a heavy-mouthed woman. And let that female comrade officially serve as the national mother of this republic together with the general secretary.”
Jang Seong-taek looked at them as if he was making a sneaky offer to the two of them, as if he was wondering if this was okay.
Like that disgusting Kim Jong-il, I am not trying to mobilize state power to take Gyu-su from the foster family and use it to satisfy his greed.
Even if it’s not North Korea anyway, don’t all the world powers have one or two governments?
“… … Then, Lieutenant Yu… … ?”
“Ah, these two, can’t we just take care of each other so that we can live well together? Of course, the female comrade married to the general secretary will become a living widow, but that’s it. If we worked hard to secure the future of our family, it was a sufficient reward. Whether it’s to sneak my younger brother into a new employee at the Chosun Investment Corporation, or to let Abaddy Omani’s land paddles be included in the construction site for the redevelopment of the Seungho District subway… … . Did you understand what I was saying?”
“That sounds like a good idea. I am in favor Comrade Jang.”
“???”
While Kim Yong-geon was contemplating not knowing what to answer, Hyun Young-sook nodded at once.
Surprised, Yong-Gun Kim turned his head to look at her, but she still didn’t seem to want to cancel her words.
“ha ha ha! Ki-rae and Hyun Young-sook, comrade general, knew how to understand my loyalty and concern for the Republic of Korea and Comrade General Secretary.”
“To be honest, even as I, who is in charge of the republic’s press, I had a hard time figuring out how to advertise to the people that the general secretary was single even at the age of 30, but thanks to Comrade Jang, I feel relieved. Foreign Minister Kim thinks so too, doesn’t he?”
“I… … It’s true, I’m from outside the republic, only doing diplomatic work… … . I’ll think about it some more and tell you.”
“Ttttttt… … Anything more to think about? It is good that Comrade General Secretary and Major General Yoo Hye-rim do not break the relationship between men and women that has been built up so far, and the Republic should further consolidate the one-man leadership system of Comrade General Secretary. It is good that the female comrade who will be adopted as his wife rises in status by becoming the wife of the general secretary, who is the Republic’s first-ranked groom… … . There is absolutely no reason to object.”
Jang Seong-taek secretly rebuked Kim Yong-geon, who seemed to be still in conflict, but was unexpectedly happy that Hyun Young-sook agreed with his idea.
Due to the very sensitive nature of this work, it is necessary to obtain the support of Jung-hwan and close associates as much as possible to reduce the risk of his own. .
“Hmm, but it’s strange why they didn’t tell Hong Gye-seong or Baek Seung-cheol about this. Wouldn’t it have been easier for the general secretary to accept it as a comrade for the general secretary?”
“eww… … huh? ah! ah ha ha… … I’m guessing Hong Cha-soo or Baek Sang-sang’s comrades are the ones who joined the general secretary a little later. After all, such an intimate issue should be discussed first with the current manager or true loyalists like myself. And to tell the truth, what did those wild officers know about the relationship between a man and a woman? ha ha ha.”
“Hmm, I see. chief comrade. So, knowing that, I’ll go back for a while. If you are ready to give a confession to the general secretary, please do not forget to call me as well.”
Saying that, Hyun Young-sook walked towards the door.
Just before the door opened and her figure disappeared, Hyun Young-sook asked Jang Seong-taek a question as if he had just remembered it.
It was a question that only a woman out of the three people in the room could ask, and only someone who had had a similar thought at one time.
“Comrade Zhang. There is one last thing I want to confirm.”
“Tell me, manager. Do you have anything?”
“Is the general secretary not getting married, is it really because Lieutenant Yoo Hye-rim is infertile? Have you ever thought that there could be other reasons for that?”
“… … Any other reason? for example?”
In response to Jang Seong-taek’s question, Hyun Young-sook seemed unsure of himself, swallowed one saliva and carefully opened his mouth.
“… … Well, that’s his intention, I don’t know the details… … Maybe it’s because he thinks he doesn’t need marriage. Looking at the South Korean newspapers, they said that a new social trend is spreading in that area as well… … . Did I say celibacy?”
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No way,Jang Sung-taek burst out laughing as if it was ridiculous.
Kim Yong-gun, who had been neutral this time, shook his head as if it was a bit unrealistic.
For the supreme leader of a country to be single, it was incomprehensible to their senses and common sense.
If you were born as a man, you should marry and leave a seed and an heir unless there is something wrong with your body or mind, isn’t it?
This should be the case with ordinary people, much less the national leader, and even more so the supreme leader of the republic, who is nothing more than a modern king.
“I don’t mean it seriously, I believe it, manager Hyung.”
“… … Yes, I’m talking nonsense too, so please don’t take it seriously. then.”
Hyun Young-sook, who raised an eyebrow as if it was absurd, closed the meeting room door as it was and came out of the company.
Recognizing Hyun Young-sook, the driver of the private car waiting outside the door, and starting the engine, she got into the car and gave brief instructions.
“You did a great job at the meeting, Comrade Hyungsook Hyung! Shall I take you to the Propaganda and Agitation Department?”
“No, where is the general secretary now?”
“I understand that you left the office a little early today and went to your residence.”
“Then go there. ASAP.”
* * *
“thank you.”
“… … What?”
Jeonghwan glanced at Yoo Hye-rim who was putting on her underwear again, and when Jung-hwan threw a word, Yoo Hye-rim responded like that.
Realizing his mistake, Jeonghwan blushed and covered his mouth with his hand, but Jeonghwan got up and approached her, leaning on her shoulder and finishing the unspeakable words.
“From the beginning to the present, everything… … In particular, it must have been difficult to accept what I said last time… … .”
“no. I understand. This is a much bigger problem than me or my comrades individually. Later, the people and historians will praise the decision of the comrade as a great act.”
At the appearance of Hye-rim Yoo, who spoke harshly enough, Jung-hwan was grateful to her but only sorry.
Thank you for being by my side over the past 8 years and doing everything with me.
And I’m sorry for not being able to do only this.
It was a feeling that was indescribable because all the emotions were mixed together. He owes her a great debt.
However, despite this, he felt sorry for her once again, because he thought that even if he remembered Jung-hwan’s name, he would not be able to remember her.
At that moment, when he heard a careful knock on the door outside the bedroom, Jeonghwan gave a rare annoyed expression on his face.
Ah, well, you must have promised to take a break early today… … .
“Something?”
“Shh, sorry for taking a break! Comrade general secretary! Comrade Hyun Young-sook, head of the Propaganda and Agitation Department, is outside right now and is waiting for you! He said he had something to say to Comrade General Secretary… … .”