This method worked best
Ban Jang-woo's story was long.
"This happened when I was serving as an ambassador in China. As usual······."
I just listened to him without saying anything.
"I couldn't help it. I······."
After hearing the whole story, I couldn't help but sigh.
"Was that the best you could do?"
"I······ I······."
"No. What good would it do to bring that up now?"
Ban Jang-woo's heartbreaking story was like this.
As usual, I was treated to a drinking party with high-ranking Chinese officials.
But when I opened my eyes in the hotel, there was a woman's body next to me.
Ban Jang-woo had no idea what had happened or what methods had been used.
There was a distinct handprint on her neck, and she had no recollection of what had happened the night before.
He urgently asked for help from a high-ranking official he was close to, and with his help he was able to bury the case.
But from then on, China was caught in the crossfire.
"Don't you have immunity? You could have used that to get out of China."
"that······."
"Of course, immunity is not a panacea. And it is even more so if it has only been a few years since diplomatic relations were established with China. Even if you leave China, you will have to pay the price in Korea. Is that why? Are you becoming a dog of China for your own safety?"
"I had to live too. I······. I······."
Diplomats are granted immunity, but it is not absolute.
Ban Jang-woo is a figure who has been at the center of power since the military regime. After leaving the military, he chose an unusual path as a diplomat.
So it might have been even harder to give up what you had.
"Have you been spying for China ever since?"
Ban Jang-woo shook his head.
"No. There hasn't been much talk since then. But as soon as he became the chief of security, he threatened me. If I didn't do as he said······."
Ban Jang-woo mumbled the following.
China did not use Ban Jang-woo immediately after obtaining it.
Well, if he had been a spy from the beginning, passing on information from China, then there would have been circumstances that would have left a trace.
If that's the case, then it may have taken a long time for him to become the head of security.
'You had a good time fishing.'
They waited until he was in a position where he could definitely hand over key information, and then took advantage of his weakness to hand over the information.
"Don't tell the President. I'll just······ resign."
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I frowned at the sight of Ban Jang-woo only thinking about his own safety until the end.
"Chief of Staff, Ban Jang-woo. Stop talking nonsense and answer the questions."
"I'll tell you everything. So······."
Chief Ma kicked Chief Ban Jang-woo in the chest with his foot.
Although he didn't exert much force, the aged Ban Jang-woo's body couldn't handle Chief Ma's strength.
Chief Ma said, stepping on Ban Jang-woo's chest.
"Just answer the questions."
Ban Jang-woo said, breathing heavily.
"Oh, I see."
Director Ma lifted his foot from where he was standing and stood behind me again.
Ban Jang-woo got up, staggering.
"How did you pass on the information? You met with the Chinese ambassador often, so did you pass it on through him?"
Ban Jang-woo shook his head.
"No. The Chinese ambassador doesn't know anything. The reason I met him so often was to ease the tension between us and China."
I nodded.
"Then?"
"There's a restaurant called Dongmyeongju in Yeouido."
"Dongmyeongju? Are you talking about the Chinese restaurant in Yeouido?"
"Yes. That's an organization under China's Ministry of State Security."
I checked Ban Jang-woo's data again.
We met periodically at the same time. However, the people we met were either members of the National Assembly or civil servants.
"So all the people you met there are accomplices?"
"No. I met with the staff there separately and passed on the information. None of the people I met there who made the appointment know about this. I just made the appointment to hide the trees from the forest."
I have also been to a place called Dongmyeongju a few times.
However, I never expected that it would be an organization under the Chinese Ministry of State Security.
"This is crazy."
Dongmyeongju was a famous high-end restaurant in Yeouido, and was frequented by politicians and people from the political and business world.
I gave instructions to Director Ma.
"Find out about Dongmyeongju right away. Find out the list of people working there and their movements."
"Yes. I will contact you right away."
Director Ma went out holding his cell phone.
"Since when?"
"It was when I was working as the head of security. I have been passing information to them from time to time."
"······So the Chinese government was aware of the Korean government's movements. Because of you alone."
It was said that information had been passed on for over a year.
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It is common for intelligence agencies of each country to send spies to other countries.
Right now, our country is sending black agents from the National Intelligence Service all over the world to collect information.
"You won't be able to step down gracefully. You'll lose your honor, your position, everything."
"President Kim Moo-hyeok. Please bury it quietly. I will extract information from China in return."
"What do you believe in? What can you do when China has already taken control?"
"No. That's why they trust me more. Really."
I looked down at the head of the household who was begging me with a mean attitude.
"Who holds the Chief's weakness?"
"This is Shi Yongwei. He is the current Minister of National Security."
I also knew who Shi Yongwei was. He was Luo Gan's loyal subordinate.
Is Luo Gan involved in this incident as well?
"No. Even if you spread false information, Xu Yongyue won't believe you. It would be better to use this incident as an issue to pressure China."
"President Kim. I······."
"When you betrayed me, didn't you know that this day would come? What difference would it make if someone who acted as a dog for China for his own safety were to come and act as a double agent now? The President will decide how to deal with this matter."
"······."
I kept asking Ban Jang-woo questions after that, and he told me everything he knew to survive.
Ban Jang-woo also did not know why China had escalated this situation.
I glared at the class president who had nothing to do with anything, took out my cell phone, and made a call.
After only a few beeps, a voice was heard.
- Mr. Kim. What's going on at this hour?
"Mr. President, we are currently detaining three people: the Chief of Public Relations, the Chief of Security, and the Chief of Civil Affairs."
- What? What does that mean?
Yun Chang-ho was startled and raised his voice.
― Three senior officials are in custody. Mr. Kim, what if you make things worse? Were those three Chinese spies?
"There were three people who were most likely spies. We couldn't find any solid evidence. We had to use this method because time was running out."
- you······.
"China is already attacking Zhongwu Group and the Chinese companies I have invested in."
- I got your report. They said that all of Jungwoo Group's business has come to a halt.
"Yes. I don't intend to wait any longer. Of course, I regret that I had to resort to such a rough method."
― Huh······ Did it really have to be like that?
"Since the situation is urgent, this is the best way. None of you three will be able to come to work tomorrow. That's why I'm contacting you like this."
Then, Yoon Chang-ho seemed shocked and remained silent for several seconds.
―······Are you saying that all three of them were spies? That guy Woo Young-sik too?
"It's not certain yet. But it's true that I have my suspicions. For now, I've confirmed that Chief of Security Ban Jang-woo is a spy."
- The security chief is a spy. Is that true?
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"Yes. He has already confessed everything. He has been continuously passing information to China since he took office as the chief of security."
―······I guess I didn't have an eye for people.
Yun Chang-ho's voice lost its strength with a sigh.
- Are you nearby?
"Yes, there is."
- Please change it.
"Are you okay?"
- It's okay.
It was a heavy voice. I handed the cell phone to Ban Jang-woo.
As I was watching from the side, my anxious eyes shook even more.
"This is Mr. President. Take this."
"that······."
"Take it."
At my cold voice, Ban Jang-woo couldn't refuse and handed me the phone.
"······Mr. President."
― It's even more absurd when I hear your voice.
Even though it wasn't speakerphone and it wasn't that loud, I could still hear Yoon Chang-ho's cool voice.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm crazy······."
― Yeah, you must be crazy. That's why you do this. Don't say the obvious. No. You don't want to hear it, so you'd better shut up.
"······."
― You've worked hard so far. You must live to see how everything you've built up will crumble in the future.
I snatched the road phone from the sweaty Ban Jang-woo.
"I'm leaving, Mr. President."
- Thank you, President Kim.
"This is not something to be thankful for. This is revenge on those who attacked me. I intend to respond in earnest now."
- Of course. You are the one who will repay what you have received. What do you plan on doing, Banjangwoo?
"I'll leave it to the President. I've already got all the information I need."
- Can you tell me?
"I will tell you the details when we meet separately. I think you will all have a rough idea in a day or two."
- I'll take separate action against the seniors. That guy, Woo Young-sik······.
Yoon Chang-ho paused in a deep voice.
"I know you are close friends with the President."
―······Okay. Thank you.
"No. Then I'll hang up now."
I looked at the bewildered Ban Jang-woo and said to Director Ma.
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"Please lock me in another room and find out the truth of what I said. Would that be possible in a day?"
"Yes, that's enough."
"Take me."
The subordinates who came in after receiving a call from Chief Ma disappeared, dragging away the squad leader.
His eyes looked like he had already given up on everything.
I got up from my seat.
"Let's go to Chief Minjeong Woo Young-sik."
The place where Woo Young-sik was locked up was the second floor.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw him sitting on the bed, facing the wall.
"Have you been waiting long?"
"No. I guess I'm starting to sober up now."
"Is that so?"
I brought a chair and sat in front of him.
"Chief Ban Jang-woo is indeed a Chinese spy."
"I see. I didn't expect that gentleman to do that."
"That doesn't mean all suspicions about Chief Woo will disappear. We don't know if there are one or two spies."
"······I know what you mean, but it's not me."
"Then please explain."
Woo Young-sik let out a deep sigh.
"Does the President know about all this?"
"I just contacted you. I brought three people with me, and I told you that it would be difficult for you to come to work tomorrow. I also told you that it was revealed that Chief Ban Jang-woo was a Chinese spy."
Woo Young-sik nodded with a dark expression.
"The President must have been shocked just by my presence here."
"That's right. I was more disturbed by Chief Min Jeong's suspicious behavior than by Chief Ban Jang-woo being a Chinese spy."
"I see. That guy, Yoon Chang-ho, trusted me a lot."
It was Woo Young-sik who was mumbling to himself while calling out the president's name.
"Now, tell me. Tell me about Chief Woo."
"Can you keep a secret?"
"If it's true, then yes. But if you lie, I will never forgive you."
Woo Young-sik thought for a moment and then opened his mouth.
"My daughter is in China."
"Your daughter? I understand that the chief's children have two sons."
"He is an illegitimate child. And the Chinese government knows that."
"······Are you saying that you acted as a dog for the Chinese government for the sake of your daughter's safety?"
"No. I got the offer, but I turned it down."
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"Then, wouldn't your daughter be in danger? You knew that and still refused?"
Woo Young-sik shook his head.
What followed the next moment was quite shocking.
"My daughter's biological mother is a top official in the Chinese Communist Party. So she shouldn't be in danger."
< This method was the best > End
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