Chapter 6: The Meeting
The world war three ended with the UN's surrender declaration, and the proud South Korean military, as the victors, should have been blessed and announced the victory to the people. But 90% of that military was annihilated, and suddenly the war ended, so the victory parade that should have been there vanished.
During the war, the South Korean military numbered about 2.5 million. Of that, only the 250,000 women who were in charge of domestic security and supply survived. North Korean women 230,000, South Korean officers 20,000. These 20,000 were also hastily recruited experienced women when the war broke out and men were dying.
Currently, to defend the expanded borders like during the division, but since it could provoke China and Russia, we organized border guard units to secure the borders, and most are stationed in Pyongyang and nationwide performing stabilization operations and security duties. And currently the pinnacle of the South Korean military is now-
"Noona, it's time for the wireless call with the South Korean women soon."
"Rae? Already time like that?"
"Noona, if you say that, the South Korean women will ignore you without giving you a chance, you know."
"I... find that difficult."
"Bad mother, always like that."
"You who speak South Korean well, do you know this?"
"You didn't practice much, right? Just practice what you practiced."
"Really? Already time like that?"
"Well done. Noona, you do well too, so come on."
"I don't think so."
"Again, that's right. Noona has to be the pillar so that all our North Korean comrades can speak proudly. Come on, try hard."
"Women...."
"Come on, let's do more line practice."
"Yeah. This bad mother."
This is happening in Pyongyang.
"President, are you really going to do it like that?"
Again, this kind of talk.
"Then? Does Kim advisor have another solution?"
"Not really, but this is too drastic. There will definitely be social chaos."
"We have to experience the chaos. Those who can't endure, let them perish. More importantly, about the preparation for the meeting with Kim Eunjung?"
"It was prepared through the hotline channel. The meeting is scheduled for 8 PM this afternoon."
"In this meeting, we have to be clear. If not, the country will split into two sides in an instant."
"Yes"
Kim Eunjung.
Political sense and experience are lacking, but she is a year that absolutely cannot be underestimated because she has absolute support from North Korea and the military. It's good that we have negotiation cards thanks to the bastard, but still uneasy.
"How about the railroad opening in the DMZ area?"
"Currently, the Gyeongwon Line and the old Pyeongbu Line connecting to Seoul, and the Donghae Bukbu Line route have been completed thanks to pre-war preparations. But it seems actual operation is difficult at the moment."
As expected, since the North Korean region's railroad is a mess.
"Roads?"
"We have been having difficulties removing natural protection in the DMZ area and buried mines to open normal roads. So, there are no roads except the unpaved roads built during the war and the roads connected through the Peace Bridge."
"How long do you think it will take to repave the roads in the North Korean region in the current situation?"
"Due to the shortage of personnel who know how to do the work, it's practically impossible."
Really.... To do anything, there are no people~ No one who knows how~ We had prepared road paving materials and machines, but no people. If this is not resolved, the regions ceded from China won't be efficiently utilized.
"Any news from Pyongyang?"
"They are asking for more seeds and fertilizers necessary for agriculture for stabilization."
"Weren't we supposed to send the seeds that the variety development has ended?"
"It seems that was because the professor who developed the varieties was male, causing a problem."
Fuck.
"Ha.... anything else?"
"They are also asking for saplings necessary for afforestation in the North Korean region. They say the forests are even fewer than thought."
Eh?
This is definitely the amount prepared by the previous government, 120% of what is needed for afforestation?
"Don't you have the saplings prepared?"
"But the personnel who were prepared died, so most couldn't be sent."
Ha...
We can't show weakness, but this is too much. Right now, even the police responsible for security don't exist, and soldiers are doing security duties. Because of this, more problems arise.
Ah...
Sighs keep coming out.
"President, meeting time."
Only miserable reality. But we have to do it. For my ambitions, we have to.
"Nice to meet you."
"Good evening. Have you eaten?"
"Thanks to the support supplies sent from the South Korean region, I ate well."
"It seems you've gotten closer to speaking South Korean than before, right?"
"Yes. For faster unification between North and South, we need to match the words that have diverged first, don't you think?"
"My thought, but during this time, I've learned a bit about South Korean cultures, and when unification happens and I experience South Korean cultures directly, everyone has smiles on their faces, so it won't take long."
Seeing this bad mother realize this, she's really cunning.
"Good. Since Chairman Kim Eunjung said that, I'm more at ease."
"I always say this, but even though I'm younger, please speak comfortably."
"No. Chairman Kim, you can't just do that just because you're a bit older."
"A bit?"
I know this bad mother's age is similar to our mom's, what is she saying.
"I heard you need more seeds, fertilizers, and saplings. How is the situation in the North?"
"Everyone is working happily with one heart, but it would be good if there was more support."
"What else is needed?"
"Many people who know advanced agricultural machinery from the South and advanced farming methods are needed."
"Yes, but Chairman Kim also knows that due to the great change, manpower is lacking everywhere."
"Of course, I'll support as much as possible, but it's important to cultivate the people in the North as talent, so focus here too."
"Understood. Currently, they are earnestly studying centered around elementary school, junior high, and high school."
The sight of children studying and living without worry. Really.... I wanted to see this appearance.
"How earnestly they are studying day and night."
"Then, do you know how the people in the North think about men?"
"We... we have seen all the videos from the UN. In fact, no matter where we go, it's just that story. Everyone is crying with their faces blocked because their marriage paths are blocked."
Men. Only 10,927 men in the world. All the high-ranking ones are South Korean men, why are they saying this?
Because of this, there were women who said that we would not be able to touch men, but is that true?
"... We also know that all the men in Korea now are from the South."
"But we also think that since we are now comrades in the same country, there should be no discrimination."
Embarrassing and shameful. They probably think it's a funny story... But as the representative of the comrades, I have to say this.
"Yes. Actually, I just met the person who represents men. There, I heard the demands of the men. Chairman Kim also knows the content passed in the UN?"
"Yes."
"It seems there needs to be discussion about that. Realistically, the North Korean soldiers who protect the men should become the UN's multinational peacekeeping force?"
What is this bad mother talking about. The South Korean women are not guarding the men?
"I think it's better for South Korean women to guard them."
"No. If we divide by region of origin in this area, discrimination will be created. So, the standard for protecting men is simply that soldiers should protect them, one thing."
"Is that so?"
A sudden shocking remark, I don't know what expression to make.
"And there will definitely be an opportunity to talk about big topics like men in the national debate in 5 days. So, Chairman Kim, please participate representing the military."
"A debate? But I don't know much about democracy and debate yet, but is it okay?"
"Then, study thoroughly for the next 5 days and participate. You must not miss this. True unification will start from this national debate."
Ah... I see.
"And Chairman Kim, how do you think about the marriage system after the great change?"
"Marriage? I haven't been able to get married because I was in the military, and I became a widow, so I don't know much about marriage, but in my personal opinion, I think of it as marrying the country."
Marriage. I want to do it too, but I know it's impossible in this situation. And I promised myself that I would marry the country and unification.
"Currently, almost 6 million people will return within 10 years after the unification of South Korea."
"If we live and marry like before, South Korea will disappear within 100 years after unification."
"So, a different marriage culture and system must be created... In Chairman Kim's opinion, can the North Koreans accept this?"
Yes, the world changed because all men died. Can the comrades accept this? They can. Ye-eun also said that.
"We have been thinking the same. No one has brought it up, that's why. But when you say that, it seems that specific stories came out from the meeting that just happened?"
"Yes. They boldly proposed. Even if we discuss specifics later, Chairman Kim."
"Yes?"
"How do you think about getting married?"
Eh...
Eh, mommy.