The Inspector Is Getting Promoted! [EN]: Chapter 322

Prosecutor, You’re Going Places! – Episode 322

For the Fatherland and the People (1)

The 20-minute video Go Joong-hyuk sent.

My lips twisted into a smirk as soon as I played it.

Because the video I saw through the Future Text was exactly as it was.

Of course, in the Future Text, the video was cut off from the middle as Watanabe and Prime Minister Matsumoto talked, but the video Go Joong-hyuk sent was the uncut full version.

It meant I had enough leverage to bargain with the Japanese Prime Minister.

I copied the video onto a new USB drive, then called Yoon Seol-ha.

“Yes, Attorney.”

I handed her the USB and said,

“This contains the video that Go Pro and Kim Nana obtained this time.”

“Ah, the Prime Minister’s you mentioned last time….”

“Yes. Just in case, Seol-ha, you keep it too.”

“Understood.”

It was in preparation for any eventuality.

If Watanabe had taken out insurance [prepared for potential risks], he wouldn’t have been killed so futilely.

“It’s unlikely, but if I don’t contact you from Japan for more than two days, please arrange for it to be reported in the media.”

“I’ll prepare for it, but please be careful.”

“Of course. Don’t worry.”

Yoon Seol-ha nodded and left the office with the USB.

If I take these measures, Prime Minister Matsumoto won’t be able to act rashly, no matter what he tries to do.

He’s already killed one person, Watanabe.

There’s no guarantee he won’t do it again if things go wrong.

Above all, I’m a foreigner in Japan.

I need to be extra careful.

In fact, once the lawsuit begins, there will be active investigations into me in Japan, so they will know that I am a celebrity in Korea and have considerable political influence.

They won’t touch me easily.

So, this level of insurance should be enough.

Next is to gather public attention.

Just in time, I received a call from Song Jae-hoon PD [Production Director].

“Yes, this is Choi Seo-joon.”

-Ah, Seo-joon. Is it okay to talk?

“Yes, go ahead.”

-The broadcast date for the documentary we talked about last time has been confirmed. A drama is canceled tomorrow at 10 PM, which is a time when many viewers gather, so I think it’ll be good.

“Great. That’s prime time, aren’t you pushing yourself too hard?”

-No, it’s also helpful to me. It will be a great help in my promotion to director.

“I’m relieved to hear you say that. Thank you.”

-Haha, I mean it. Then, let’s have a drink when the work is done.

“Sounds good. I’ll buy then.”

-I’ll look forward to it. Then, have a good one, and contact me if you need anything else.

“Yes, goodbye.”

As I ended the call, a smile naturally spread across my face.

Everything is progressing step by step.

I have a trump card in my hand, so there’s no need to wait any longer.

When the documentary about Ahn Jung-geun’s life is broadcast, the public’s attention will be focused, and when it starts to heat up, I can ignite it with the lawsuit.

It’s time to rise as a national hero once again.

***

“Did you watch the documentary yesterday?”

“Ah, the one on PBC [Peace Broadcasting Corporation]?”

The woman shook her head.

“I’m terrible with history, so I don’t watch it.”

“Hey, you have to watch it. If you’re a real Korean, you can’t miss it.”

As the man spoke, even spitting in his enthusiasm, the woman seemed interested and asked cautiously.

“What’s it about?”

“Ahn Jung-geun….”

Everywhere was abuzz with talk about the documentary.

The documentary ‘For the Fatherland and the People,’ which aired last night about the life of Ahn Jung-geun, recorded an astonishing 18% viewership as a documentary.

Because the drama that was canceled in the time slot when the documentary aired was the most popular work of the year, floating viewers flocked to the documentary instead of watching other dramas in between.

Song Jae-hoon PD’s excellent editing skills kept viewers glued to the channel.

I even heard these stories while briefly stopping by a cafe to buy coffee for the staff.

Some of the staff who commute by public transportation even heard young students in school uniforms talking about Ahn Jung-geun, so there was no need to say more about the ripple effect.

In addition, Park Su-hyung said he would gather records of Japan’s reckless remarks and report them on the weekend, so next week, the community, as well as terrestrial news [major broadcast networks], will likely cover the life of Ahn Jung-geun.

That’s when I file a lawsuit in Japan.

Like the title of the documentary.

For the Fatherland and the People.

***

Attorney Kim Sang-moon bowed and turned to me.

“The filing is complete.”

“It was resolved quickly.”

“Yes. It’s not a lawsuit between private citizens, but a lawsuit against the government, so the documents are more complicated, but if you prepare in advance, it doesn’t take long.”

Attorney Kim Sang-moon was in charge of everything from the documents required to prepare for the lawsuit to the specific details.

The legal system in Japan itself was different from Korea, and the languages required in this process were beyond my ability to do simple conversations.

Besides, considering his ability in preparing for the work, he would be helpful in the lawsuit, and he would never be a nuisance.

He also completed the legal review of the data I prepared.

Thanks to this, I was able to be confident that we would win if it was a fair lawsuit, no matter what Japanese law was applied.

The question is whether that ‘fairness’ will be maintained.

In Japan, Attorney Kim Sang-moon decided to take on minor tasks instead of Yoon Seol-ha.

Because Yoon Seol-ha decided to stay in Korea until the lawsuit was over.

She also played a role in sending the necessary documents from Korea and reporting to the media.

I immediately called Yoon Seol-ha in Korea.

-Yes, Attorney.

“I just finished filing the lawsuit.”

-Should I prepare the press release you mentioned?

“Yes. Release it right away.”

I smiled lightly and said,

“It looks like Seol-ha will be making her media debut.”

-I don’t know if I’ll be nervous.

She chuckled, worried.

-Then I’ll finish the report right away and contact you.

“Okay. Fighting [Good luck].”

Simply filing doesn’t mean the lawsuit starts right away.

It is delivered to the other party, prepared, and after several trials, a sentence is issued.

Until the date of the first trial is set, there was nothing officially to do.

Maybe there will be contact from the Japanese side, but that doesn’t matter.

Since today’s work was finished, I went straight back to the hotel.

After washing up, a breaking news alert popped up on my phone.

As soon as I checked my phone, the press conference I had been waiting for was being broadcast live.

-Hello. I am Yoon Seol-ha, the office manager of Choi Seo-joon Law Firm.

Her first press conference.

She looked much better on screen than I thought.

-We are informing you that Attorney Choi Seo-joon’s second case has been decided, and at the same time, we would like to explain the matter…….

She didn’t tremble at all while talking about the outline of this case.

As the office manager of Choi Seo-joon Law Firm, she was dignified.

It seemed that the public’s trust would deepen even more.

The reporters who gathered seemed to have no time to rest while Yoon Seol-ha was talking.

The camera flashes were constantly going off, and because they were so urgent, the sound of typing on the keyboard was constantly heard even before the press conference was over, and breaking news alerts were popping up on the Internet.

-In fact, Attorney Choi Seo-joon has long been interested in restoring the honor of independence activists, including Ahn Jung-geun, and past judgments. However, after the Ahn Jung-geun History and Culture Foundation requested legal consultation, he realized the seriousness of the matter.

She continued calmly.

-I thought that those who make a living as lawyers would have a hard time taking on the case recklessly because it is such a sensitive issue.

My thoughts when I told her to put it in the press release were included as they were.

If I hand this case over to the Korea Legal Aid Corporation, public defenders will surely take on the defense of this case.

However, they are people who work while receiving a salary from the state.

If they make a mistake while taking on such a case, they will no longer be able to work as lawyers because of the public’s cold eyes and criticism.

Their livelihood is at stake.

Not only that, but the public defenders belong to the state. That is, the Republic of Korea.

In other words, if they file a lawsuit against the Japanese government, there is a risk that it will turn into a fight between countries.

No, it has to be.

However, the Ahn Jung-geun History and Culture Foundation cannot invest a large sum of money to hire a famous law firm.

That’s why it was right for me to take it on.

There was no one else who could take it on if it wasn’t me.

-However, Attorney Choi Seo-joon’s decision was that he could no longer stand by and watch as our roots were being denied if left as it is.

Yoon Seol-ha spoke clearly.

-I would like to say once again that this lawsuit is about restoring the honor of one person, and it is a lawsuit between the ‘Ahn Jung-geun Foundation’ and Japan. Please understand that we are not representing the Republic of Korea or engaging in an international dispute.

This was the most important thing.

It was to lay the groundwork in advance so that the Japanese side would not be able to find fault.

-Also, Attorney Choi Seo-joon is…….

The press conference continued for a long time, but Yoon Seol-ha did not make any harsh criticisms of Japan as I had told her.

Because it is such a sensitive issue, Japan will also be watching closely, so if sensitive words are included, a sharp reaction may come back.

No matter how much I hold Prime Minister Matsumoto’s weaknesses and create a situation where I can conduct a fair lawsuit, I must not provoke the Japanese people.

This was a great press conference.

I just hope the public’s reaction is good.

I immediately started looking at real-time comments.

-Wow, look at how he cuts off everything in advance so that it doesn’t turn into a national diplomatic issue.

-Even if you say that, Choi Seo-joon, you are the representative of the Republic of Korea! National representative Choi Seo-joon fighting!

-Wow, but do you think there’s a chance of winning?

-Honestly, it’s impossible. The judge is Japanese, the person who did wrong is Japanese, and the country is Japanese. Frankly speaking, will the trial proceed properly?

-I agree. Instead, I think it’s meaningful that this lawsuit was filed and made into an international issue.

-That’s right. There’s no lawyer with the guts to file this kind of lawsuit other than Choi Seo-joon.

-Honestly, I didn’t like seeing the Shin Dong-hyun government bowing down to Japan these days, but it’s so refreshing. LOL [Laughing out loud]

-What are the Daehan Party and the Minguk Party doing? They’re not recruiting this kind of talent!

-This is the kind of person who should be in politics. Choi Seo-joon to the National Assembly!

-If you have a conscience, the government should also support you. You’re stepping up on behalf of the country, right?

-I’m boiling water for ramen! Choi Seo-joon is ‘ramen!’ If it’s really Choi Seo-joon, he might win.

-Please run for office. Whether it’s a member of the National Assembly or the President, I’ll definitely vote for you.

-Show us the roots of Korea! The patriotic spirit of our ancestors! The spirit of the nation!

-I really respect you. From today, my future dream is Choi Seo-joon.

This is exactly the picture I wanted.

Public sentiment towards me is soaring beyond the sky to the universe.