The much-talked-about long-term rental of skeletons hearings.
Having been selected as one of the witnesses for the hearing, I sat in the witness stand and looked around.
“hmm.”
A handful of reporters who have been allowed to enter are setting up broadcasting equipment for filming in the direction of the National Assembly members and witnesses in attendance.
“Did you say live?”
After a while, when the hearing began, all the verbal battles here were scheduled to be aired live.
“For now, watch your mouth.”
If you curse at me out of anger, the favorable public opinion might change.
I said with a smile.
“Isn’t this a little more nerve-wracking than I thought?”
It’s my first time doing a live performance, so it’s bound to be burdensome.
“First of all, let’s not get angry, and let’s get the facts out of the way.”
After all, there is plenty of evidence.
“By the way, the witnesses aren’t very good.”
A total of 6 people, including me, were present as witnesses today.
Among them were the mayor of Gunsan and an editorial writer who were favorable to me, but the other three were from a union, a journalist who was always critical of me, and a civic group member who had never heard of it, but was negative about me just by looking at his usual tendency. .
Obviously, public opinion is much more in favor of long-term skeleton rentals, but the witnesses are half and half.
Of course, whatever it is, the core is me in the end.
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Members of Parliament enter one by one and take their seats.
A total of 10 members of the National Assembly are participating in the hearing today, and all investigations on them have already been completed.
After all the preparations for the hearing were completed, the chairperson sat down and tapped a hammer to announce the start of the hearing.
“From now on, we will begin hearings on long-term rental of skeletons. Rep. Yunjin Kim.”
Then Kim Yun-jin, who came out as the first batter, looked at me and said.
“Witness Han Ji-hyeok, the skeleton used for the long-term rental of the skeleton was made by himself, right?”
“you’re right.”
“The energy needed to drive the skeleton is obtained through energy purchases.”
“you’re right.”
At my words, Yunjin Kim nodded and said.
“We buy energy from the people, drive the skeleton, and use the skeleton to generate new revenue. It looks different, but it’s not too different from doing business using heavy equipment. I think this long-term rental of the skeleton will be a great opportunity for Korea to take a new leap forward.”
The situation where the first hitter, Kim Yun-jin, came out favorably to me.
That’s also true, because Kim Yun-jin is a person who has a very close relationship with North Jeolla Province Governor Yun Ho-chang, and participated as a white knight in this hearing from the beginning.
Yunjin Kim told the reporters as if they were listening.
“The Seron Group has grown rapidly and attracted partners, and Korea has shown remarkable economic growth rates. And the key to making that possible is the skeleton. This is because the use of skeletons has raised the competitiveness of the industry by reducing labor. But this long-term rental is completely different in character.”
Yunjin Kim said with a confident expression.
“Ownership of the skeleton, which had been monopolized by Seron, was returned to the general public for the first time, albeit for a limited time. What happens when there is such an abundance of skeletal labor? Of course, the skeleton labor force goes to other companies, and those companies will also be supplied with the skeleton labor force that Seron monopolized. In other words, it means that both the people and businesses become publicized.”
To be honest, it’s a bit overkill for everyone to become public.
I’m artificially manipulating the price by controlling the quantity, so the cost-effectiveness of other companies’ skeleton labor is not comparable to that of Seron, which uses it for free, or its partners, which use it at a very low cost.
Of course, even so, the skeleton’s labor force, which runs 24 hours a day without additional pay, is still attractive.
“In this way, companies and the people will grow as one as a skeleton, and the industrial competitiveness that has been raised in this way will further enrich Korea. also… … .”
Then Yunjin Kim’s microphone goes off.
“Time is all over. Now it’s time for the next member to speak.”
A hearing that cuts off the microphone like a knife at the end of the set time.
In any case, the next member of the National Assembly member who came out as a batter spoke to me with a serious expression.
“I honestly still don’t know. The economic effect of long-term skeleton rental is sure to be outstanding. The income level of the people will improve and the domestic market will also revive. The situation of the national pension, which was concerned about depletion, will also improve as insufficient tax revenue has been secured. However, I am not sure about the side effects caused by it because I have not experienced it in Korea or any other country in the world. Witness Han Ji-hyeok, do you really think there will be no side effects from long-term skeleton rental?”
This member of Congress came out to have a really serious discussion.
I grabbed the mic and said.
“There will be.”
“Will there be?”
“yes. As you said, it’s the first time you’ve experienced it, so there may be side effects that you never thought of. Therefore, the key is to minimize the side effects by collaborating with the government as well as the people and public opinion to cope with the side effects by controlling the speed of supply. And if the side effects are minimized and settled completely, Korea’s production rate will double and it will enjoy tremendous economic effects.”
“I am happy to hear it, but I am still concerned about the side effects. So what are the side effects… … .”
I continued the discussion with the lawmakers for such a long time with a serious attitude.
However, the microphone turns off as time passes.
“Time is all over. Next member.”
I heard the story and thought.
‘It’s still fine.’
A very constructive discussion seriously debating the pros and cons of long-term rentals and coming up with countermeasures.
If this is the case, welcome.
I like a rational person.
But did they say that the first bite was a clean tooth?
“Han Ji-hyeok witness.”
The next member of the legislative staff glared at me and said,
“Leaving aside everything else, isn’t it true that people’s jobs are disappearing because of skeletons?”
Finally something came out.
* * *
The hearing was a place where members of the National Assembly could most definitely feel their power.
If there are only a few cases, you can take advantage of the public appearance and the guaranteed criticism, whether you are a politician or a conglomerate, and literally scold them by shouting at them.
At the same time, it was also an opportunity to become an influential politician by raising awareness in an instant if you spoke well so that the people could feel the cider and form a consensus.
In fact, there was a precedent in which he emerged as a star at the hearing and eventually rose to the position of president.
Anyway, since it is such a hearing, the more famous and recognizable the subject is, the higher the level of attention, but the subject is Han Ji-hyeok, the unofficial world’s strongest Awakener and the chairman of the Seron Group beyond Korea. How can you just overlook this?
‘Other than the hearing, the opportunity for me to attack Han Ji-hyeok in the face like this will never come again.’
Of course, I know very well that public opinion is more favorable to Han Ji-hyeok.
However, there is definitely opposition, and there are people who regret even such opposition, so it was Yeo Woon-tae, a member of the opposition party, who was the questioner.
Rep. Yeo Woon-tae, whose reputation is at a low level, so no one recognizes him unless he says he is a member of the National Assembly or shows his badge.
‘Even if I say it favorably like Rep. Yunjin Kim, it’s just one of the congressmen who agree, no more. However, if I firmly hold on to it, I can definitely imprint my impression on people of the opposite opinion.’
Of course, he is worried about the aftermath of his opponent because he is such a big man, but since Han Ji-hyeok has always yielded to Koreans and cares about his image, Yeo Woon-tae went on the attack because he was confident that he would not be treated recklessly in an official event like this.
“In a situation where jobs are limited, an oversupply of labor force will inevitably lead to a shortage of jobs. Of course, it will be people who are pushed out! Can we simply express this as mitigating side effects?”
Then Jihyeok Han took the microphone and said.
“Of course, to a level that is not enough to know that… … .”
Yeo Woon-tae interrupted Han Ji-hyeok and said.
“Listen to me! witness!”
At those words, Jihyeok Han shuts his mouth.
The pleasure of being swayed by the words of the strongest awakening person and chaebol chairman stimulates the peripheral nerves.
“I am not ignorant of the contributions Seron has made to society, but jobs are an important issue closely related to people’s lives… … .”
* * *
is this kid?
Are you going to discuss this now or not?
Whenever it’s time for his question, he cuts off all the people who want to answer, and doesn’t even give him time to argue.
So when the time came for me to speak, I tried to explain myself, but Yeo Woon-tae ignored my words and only repeated the same words and attacked one-sidedly.
Then, the white knight, Kim Yun-jin, came out, but the same situation did not work.
“In that sense, I will listen to the opinions of citizens. Coincidentally, there was a person who attended as a witness from a civic group. What is your name?”
“I am Yoo Yeon-jae, president of the Righteous Love Association.”
“Research Witness, do you think your life will be affected by the skeleton?”
“Of course it is. Jobs will be scarce and families will break up as a result.”
“Did you hear? The result is important, but isn’t it the most important thing how the people feel? If the people oppose it, don’t do it!”
Play well.
Does it fit very well?
I grabbed the mic again and said.
“Once again, I have no intention of doing it if the people oppose it, but there are more people who welcome it… … .”
“So you’re saying that minority opinions aren’t even opinions! The president of Korea’s leading chaebol shouldn’t have such a narrow-minded mindset!”
Are you talking again?
“Anyway, I will ask Witness Han Ji-hyeok again. Skeleton long-term rental, do you really think there is no encroachment on jobs?”
moment to answer that question.
“Just answer yes or no. Does it infringe on jobs or not?”
“How do you answer that with a yes or no?”
Strictly speaking, it is an infringement.
However, it means that it is alleviated and settled as much as possible and balanced through overseas jobs.
“Just answer the questions they ask! Yes or no!”
After being silent for a moment, I smiled and said.
“I’m not in the mood to discuss this.”
I roughly expected it, but when I saw it in person, I was angry.
Then you just have to break the earthenware pot as planned.
“Can I ask you one question?”
“I didn’t ask you to answer yes or no… … !”
“Now that question, is it your individual opinion or the opinion of the entire party you belong to? If you answer this, I will answer.”
Then, lawmakers belonging to the same party who attended together notice Yeo Woon-tae, saying to do it in moderation.
But is it because the excitement has already consumed the body?
“This is the opinion of all citizens beyond politics!”
“It is the opinion of the people… … . great. Then let me answer you. The answer is no, it is.”
“no?”
“yes.”
I said with a smile.
“Because I am thinking of stopping long-term rental of skeletons. People don’t like it, so don’t do it. Cancer, no way. We have no choice but to sell anything we have sold so far as the contract period remains, and we will stop further sales for now. Then there is no job problem, right?”
What he wants is not a real stoppage in sales.
If it gets enough attention, he will probably plan to finish it after promising me to cooperate to prevent side effects.
Then, thanks to you, you will be able to talk about the fact that Seron has been promoting business more carefully.
But you don’t need me to tune in to that rhythm, do you?
“Woon-tae Yeo’s district was Jecheon, North Chungcheong, right? Jecheon’s representative, Rep. Yeo Woon-tae, said that, so Jecheon will forever be excluded from long-term skeleton rentals. In other regions, businesses will resume only when local residents agree.”
Until now, I sold it if I wanted to sell it, but now I change it to sell it if the people beg me to sell it.
At the same time, he made Yeo Woon-tae a public figure.
“uh… uh?”
“Isn’t that how it should be?”
why.
Like other chaebol presidents, I’m sorry, I’ll be careful. Did you know it would come out like this?
I’m sorry, but the Seron Group is my private company with only one listed company.
In other words, this is what I want.
“I did what you wanted, but why? ah. Are you dissatisfied with the permanent exclusion of Jecheon Bay? Then we will consider a complete shutdown of the business.”
It would be great if only the side effects were dealt with constructively through discussion.
I looked at the embarrassed Yeo Woon-tae and spoke in a low voice.
“I can’t do business. Should I just go to Korea?”
I deliberately muttered in a low voice so as not to reach the microphone.
Of course, the shape of my mouth will be broadcast live, and the content will spread.
This is to imprint it firmly on the people and politicians.
Korea is already a country that cannot do without public lectures.
I said with a look of disinterest.
“Do you have another question? Can I go without it? If the business is suspended, this hearing seems meaningless.”
* * *
The remarks about the suspension of long-term rental of skeletons, of course, brought about an enormous aftermath.
People who went to the academy and prepared for long-term rentals were angry, and those who had already rented their eyes were turned over when they heard that they could no longer rent after the period.
In particular, the anger of the citizens of Jecheon was enormous.
They gathered in front of Yeo Woon-tae’s office and started a commotion at the level of a mob.
Their claim, of course, was that the members of the National Assembly we elected were not making us eat well and live well, but rather were blocking the way to earn money.
When people who had been quiet like that rose up and stood up, Korea was quickly thrown into chaos, including a clash with the labor union.
Of course, when the people are shaken, the political world, which feeds on people’s popularity, is bound to be shaken.
In particular, the political world was even more upset because of the remarks I made quietly at the hearing.
“Good work, Chairman.”
Governor Yun Ho-chang said with a smile.
“I was worried because the president was so concerned about managing his image that he wouldn’t do it this far, but if this is the case, most of the people will end up on the president’s side.”
“What is the political reaction?”
“Everyone is at a loss.”
Woon-tae Yeo obviously attacked with the aim of improving personal awareness, but is that really possible without the permission of the affiliated party?
Absolutely not.
In the first place, what is the reason for sending a low-profile and highly aggressive person like Yeo Woon-tae to the hearing, where everyone wants to show their faces, as topicality is topical?
Of course, he took this opportunity to show off his power as a politician and exercise some discipline, and sent a person like Yeo Woon-tae to the hearing so that it would be easier to cut his tail if things went wrong.
And this is the same situation for everyone regardless of what it should be.
It’s because Yeo Woon-tae, a member of the opposition party, is so riotous, because several lawmakers from the ruling party also attacked me with similar logic.
In other words, regardless of the opposition party and the ruling party, people like Yeo Woon-tae were put forward to see the liver.
I said with a smile.
“You probably thought that I would take it in moderation and try to make sure there are no side effects in the future.”
“That’s right. However, I am perplexed when the president overturns the plate. By the way, Chairman, just in case, I wonder if you really intend to leave Korea?”
“Of course I am not going. What are you doing in a foreign country where you can’t communicate with each other? I’m studying English a bit because there are a lot of overseas business these days, but that’s literally for business.”
“Fortunately, the. Anyway, could you take this opportunity to give me some strength?”
“Power?”
Hochang Yun said with a smile.
“Since the president’s remarks, everyone from the opposition party and the ruling party has been contacting me.”
aha.
Yun Ho-chang was elected for persuading me to deploy Seron partners throughout Jeonbuk.
That’s why he’s the closest politician to me, so he’s trying to build a bridge with me by contacting Yun Ho-chang.
“At this time, if I can walk a tightrope in the middle, I think I can increase my influence within the party… What do you think?”
I said with a grin.
“That’s nice to hear, then we’ll be able to block things like this from now on.”
“of course.”
“How can I help you?”
“Please take your time, and take appropriate action. Then I will take care of everything.”
“It’s a waste of time, there’s no problem, it’s an action… … . Is bigger action better?”
“Of course.”
The biggest action on a level that can be picked up later.
“How about issuing a green card in the United States? If I ask you to do it, I think you’ll do it right away, saying you’re a good guy in America.”
Permanent residency is literally the right to reside in the United States.
In terms of maintaining Korean nationality, this was the most certain.
“Oh oh! That’s not bad.”
“Or you can give up your Korean citizenship and get real citizenship.”
“yes? Oh no, that’s kind of… … .”
“Even if I get US citizenship, would I go and live in the US? There are a lot of black-haired foreigners these days, but I’m about one. I went to the army anyway, so there’s no problem, right?”
Yun Ho-chang said in a puzzled voice.
“Isn’t the situation different between those people and the president? Please bear with your citizenship.”
“That is what it means. I like it anyway.”
I said with a smile.
“I will take my time and take action for sure. So, take this opportunity to make Governor Yoon a star. ah. Of course, those who created this situation must be struck down. Not only those who appeared in the hearing, but also those who acquiesced to it. Did you know?”