99. Five on Twenty Three
It was a month ago.
“Don’t worry about the king while you are in the army. Director Choi also agreed to pay your salary in the form of a dividend.”
At the same time as I enlist in the military, I must resign from the board of directors of Balhae Sports.
That means you don’t get paid monthly.
Of course, dividends are paid out once a year, but the amount of dividends is not that large.
It is true that this method of paying the majority of executive income as wages is very vague to apply to the shares I own.
Since my 10% stake is the warehouse and warehouse site in Siheung, the wages I receive were virtually the same as the warehouse usage fee.
So I inquired about this issue to Young-mi’s father, the president of the company, and he agreed with Executive Vice President Choi Moo-sik to preserve my profits as it is.
I shook my head at my uncle’s words.
“No, uncle. This could be a big problem later on. I don’t want to burden the company because I’m greedy for nothing.”
“The burden! You don’t have to think like that.”
“It’s because I’m embarrassed.”
2.2 million won per month.
Considering the wage increase rate.
In two years and two months, about 60 million won will be raised.
It’s a lot of money, but it’s not a lot of money either.
I wanted to invest this money, and in fact, for this reason, a few days ago, I asked my Anglo-American father about my wages while enlisting in the military.
I spoke carefully.
“Uncle, why don’t you do it like this?”
“… ?”
“I want to create a scholarship.”
“scholarship?”
“Yes, you know the MBA in the United States, a graduate school specializing in business?”
The old man nodded, and I continued.
“There is a similar program in Korea. So, I looked into it in detail, and the training course is pretty good, and I think I can create a decent network in the distribution side.”
Two years from now is the 2002 World Cup.
It will be a great opportunity for Balhae Sports, a company specializing in soccer products, whose domestic demand is sluggish compared to exports.
There are no concrete plans yet, only a few vague thoughts, but if a person with professional management knowledge in marketing leads the business, it seems like a significant turning point in the company’s development.
My idea was to create an in-house scholarship with my wage of 60 million won, and to use this scholarship to allow Manager Kim Yeon-san to receive professional management education.
In addition, the new semester of the Graduate School of Business starts in September, so the timing is just right.
After my long explanation, Yeong-mi’s father opened his mouth.
“Yeah, that’s not a bad idea… Are you really okay?”
I nodded, and he asked me again.
“If your opinion is correct, then I will do that… By the way, why is it that you are Manager Kim?”
Young-mi’s father’s question reminded me of a conversation I had with Myung-soo hyung from Datafield a while ago.
At that time, I asked Myung-soo hyung.
Why are you being so nice to me?
At that time, Myungsoo hyung added that he was investing in me, saying he was a business man with a unique smile.
‘The best investment among investments is investing in people you don’t know.’
When Young-mi’s father asked why it was Manager Kim, I said with a smile.
“I am now investing in Manager Kim Yeon-san.”
* * *
So, after the call with Manager Kim Yeon-san was over, I put the phone in my pocket, and the phone started ringing again.
Seeing Young-mi walking next to her, Young-mi smiled and said.
“Don’t look at me, answer the phone.”
“haha–! sorry.”
This time, it’s Myungsoo Jung, the president of Datafield.
“Myungsoo hyung!”
-uh? what? Haven’t you enlisted yet? Have you ever escaped?
“under—-! Really, why are you like this?”
-ha ha ha—! Looking at the way you talk, you are still a civilian. ah… ! right! Did you buy a gun by the way?
“OMG! brother!”
-ha ha ha—-!
While we were talking like that, Myung-soo opened his mouth carefully.
-Jungho, do you know anyone in the military?
“Do you know anyone?”
-The general’s son or the general’s grandson… are you not like that At least one of my relatives has a field officer… .
“no. I don’t have Why?”
-haha–! Nothing. I was just curious and asked
Myungsoo-hyung’s voice continued over the receiver.
-And there is someone who moved your enlistment date. He wants you to tell him that you are doing well in the military.
“yes. Please tell him thank you so much.”
– Yes, I will. and… This is just in case… .
“What?”
– He changed the enlistment date. it… You know you shouldn’t tell other people, right?
ah… ! Now I know.
That’s why Myungsoo hyung called me now.
It is clear that you just called me to say this.
Actually, I met Myung-soo three days ago.
There was no reason to call me like this today, since I was given various advice while eating, and even said goodbye to my military life after breaking up.
I said with strength in my voice.
“Yes, yes. I shut my mouth shut. Do not worry.”
– Yes, do well in the enlistment tomorrow. And remember I told you to keep that in mind?
“haha—! sure. Do not lead, do not lag behind, just be in the middle. Right?”
-OK! Then, call me when you get 100 days off.
* * *
a day ago.
A high-end Chinese restaurant near the Military Manpower Administration.
President Jung Myung-soo said as he clinked his drinking glasses.
“Senior, congratulations on your promotion. But after three years in Seoul, it would be a pity to go back to the field unit.”
“I’m fine, sorry to my wife and kids.”
The man in military uniform poured a glass of wine into his mouth and continued the conversation.
“Actually, based on the situation, I’m thinking of going geese for about a year.”
“Is it because of Suyeon?”
The man in military uniform nodded and said.
“I’m going to high school next year, and my wife wants to send me to a special high school.”
“Wow—! You seem to be studying well. After all, Suyeon was smart and well spoken since she was young.”
At President Jung’s words, a man in a military uniform smiled and opened his mouth.
“The guy who is good at talking is starting puberty, so he doesn’t have the talent to overcome it with words. It’s out of control. ha ha ha—!”
The man smiled for a while, and said with an expression that he remembered something.
“ah… ! right! Do you have a friend you asked for last time? Was your name Chae Jeong-ho?”
“yes that’s right. Sir, thank you very much.”
“That friend. Why did you have to ask me?”
“yes? that is… What do you mean?”
The man in military uniform sighed and said.
“You don’t even know… .”
“… ?”
“The day after tomorrow is my enlistment day, so I checked it once, and my squad has already been decided.”
“Isn’t it supposed to be decided early?”
At President Jung’s question, the man in military uniform smiled and said.
“Usually, nonsan trainees don’t know the number of recruits until the end of their second week. It usually takes two weeks to verify your identity.”
“… .”
“And for most of the rest of the troops, after the fourth week of training, their main skills and their own ranks are decided.”
“… !”
“By the way, the saying that the military service was decided before enlisting… It means someone pre-inserted it.”
“Who plugged it in?”
At President Jung’s question, a man in a military uniform smiled and said.
“I don’t know either. I don’t think I’m an ordinary person. It’s the first time I’ve been working at the Military Manpower Administration.”
“It is said that the bed has been decided. If you know the unit you belong to, you can get a rough guess, right?”
“The location is the 25th Division, but it’s not there again.”
“haha–! This is getting more and more interesting. So where do you belong?”
The man in military uniform said with a smirk.
“Guess it once.”
“Hmm… . I do not know. If it’s the 25th Division, isn’t it on the Yangju side?”
“right.”
“Are there any US troops in Yangju?”
The man in the military uniform nodded, and President Jung opened his eyes thinly and continued.
“Perhaps… KATUSA… ? Are you a KATUSA Soldier?”
“no.”
“Then what? I’m really curious about this. haha–!”
“The special skill number is the special skill of the security guard.”
“… !”
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National Defense Security Command.
Although the Secret Service is officially a military intelligence agency, in fact, it is better known for its role as an investigative agency.
For reference, crimes of ordinary soldiers are investigated by the Military Police, whereas the security guards are mainly in charge of crimes of officers and officers.
For this reason, there is a saying that even field-level officers and even generals are embarrassed in front of a non-commissioned officer.
There was silence for a moment, and the man in military uniform opened his mouth with a grin.
“Myungsu, to be honest, I’m a little scared.”
Advancement of Jung-ho’s enlistment date was not a serious military service crime, but the fact that he took care of the active duty soldier alone could be a disciplinary action.
At his words, President Jung said with a serious expression.
“Senior, I asked for something… I’m sorry.”
“No, I didn’t bring this up to hear you say I’m sorry… .”
He stopped talking and smiled at President Jeong, who nodded as if he knew what he meant.
“Senior, don’t worry. Jung-ho is not the kind of guy who would tell other people these things. Still, just in case you don’t know, I’ll make sure that I close the door.”
* * *
A week ago.
Section 4, Anti-Aircraft Investigation Bureau, National Intelligence Service, Naegok-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul.
The third phone rang for Lim Jin-hyeok, the youngest member of the office and who is in charge of communication.
It was an international line phone.
Lim picked up the phone and spoke in a high-pitched voice.
“This is KJ Pharmaceuticals. How can I help you? Hello, we are KJ Pharmaceutical Company. How can I help you?”
– The youngest is me.
“ah… ! Manager Kim! How about Okinawa?”
– It’s very hot. I’m busy, so I’ll just say something.
“Yes, tell me.”
– Find out about the military units directly managed by our company (National Intelligence Service). now.
Lim placed the receiver on her shoulder and, while operating the keyboard with both hands, began reading the results on the monitor through the receiver.
“In the direction of the 777 (Information Command) 8th Division… .”
Other than -777, there is no 1541 (Security Command)?
“There are a few places on the 1541 side. The 6th Division’s Hill 721, the 8th Division’s Hill 411, the 25th Division’s Hill 523, and the 27th Division’s Hill 921 are four places.”
-25 Infantry Division Hill 523 is a place where only North Korean soldiers intercept, isn’t it?
“Yes, that’s right.”
– How many people?
“It’s the size of a platoon.”
-Then, make a customer seat there and set up a record with the fact that you enlisted on July 2nd.
“all right. Then I will let you know as soon as the military number is ready.”
-Okay, then go ahead.
“Wait! Manager Kim?”
-why?
“Looking now, July 2nd is a Sunday.”
-ah… ! okay? Then make it July 3rd.
“July 3rd… There is no new university that enlists.”
-okay? Hmm… So, when did customer 1’s photo bag enter Korea?
“The flight is on the 28th of June at 7pm.”
-Then, after June 28th, choose one in moderation. now.
Lim said while checking his computer monitor.
“June 30. Should I enlist in Nonsan?”
-OK. But if it’s June 30th, it’s the horse’s number. Anyway… One luck is because he’s a good guy.
“Okay, then we will do it on June 30th. I… By the way… Manager Kim, isn’t there customer number 17 that you were managing?”
-17 customer? why? What’s going on?
“Customer number 17 enlists next week.”
-okay? when next week?
“August 18.”
-okay? Hmm… . The 25th Infantry Division’s interception unit is the size of a platoon?
“Yes, the current number is 31.”
-Then assign customer number 17 there.
“all right. Then, we will deploy our own units to customer 1, customer 17, and 25th Division Hill 523.”