Blue House Briefing
In a space filled with blue hues, a woman dressed in neat attire with a blue tie stands on the stage.
"Then, let's begin today's Blue House briefing."
"The Blue House will explain various rumors."
"There are forces presenting unnecessary rumors about the 512 peace diplomacy team from the Republic of Korea who are currently working for the national interest in Tokyo, Japan."
"Please stop immediately the actions that cause division in public opinion and harm national interests by having unnecessary rumors."
"Once again, I emphasize."
"Please stop immediately the actions that cause division in public opinion and harm national interests by having unnecessary rumors."
She spoke in a firm tone and voice.
"Currently, the 512 men of the Republic of Korea are in Japan to represent the country under the name of the peace diplomacy team, and it is not true that they are there for reasons such as asylum or other purposes."
"Furthermore, the current government informs you once again that through the direct hotline between the embassy in Japan and the peace diplomacy team, sufficient communication is being conducted via daily evening calls."
"Contrary to the concerns of the citizens, the peace diplomacy team has the ability to protect their own bodies."
"And they are currently fully utilizing this ability to conduct self-protection for the peace diplomacy team."
"Additionally, the escort troops dispatched by the government and the escort personnel sent by the Japanese government at the government's request are also present."
"Therefore, they are currently perfectly safe."
"So, I strongly recommend that you immediately stop spreading baseless rumors for your own benefit or using false words to incite the citizens."
"Also, regarding the forces that present such rumors and cause social chaos, from today, the government will investigate all means and execute them as necessary to rectify social justice."
"Are there any questions?"
"Yes, please speak, Reporter ***."
"Yes, this is Reporter *** from ***."
"You said unnecessary rumors, but as a journalist, I would like to ask again for the public's right to know."
"The day the peace diplomacy team returns was initially announced as May **, and the period was one week."
"But the day they should have returned to Korea, **, the sudden government announcement extended the activity period of the peace diplomacy team from one week to one month."
"Many citizens and experts have presented suspicions about this."
"And among them, the most credible and highly supported rumor is that they fled to Japan without permission to escape the terror incident that occurred before their departure."
"The citizens demand the truth."
"Please provide a detailed answer."
"Yes, Reporter ***, I will answer."
"Originally, this is a question that should have already been answered, so it is not the principle to give two answers."
"But since the previous answer was insufficient and the Blue House knows that the citizens have great curiosity about this matter, I will answer in detail once again."
"As I said earlier, the date of return was delayed due to circumstances different from the original plan, and after sufficient discussion between the government and the peace diplomacy team, it was decided that extending the period was in line with national interests, so that is what we did."
"The reason was to cleverly overcome the current crisis through the formation of the ROK-US-Japan alliance and trust among the three countries."
"In other words, both the government and the peace diplomacy team made a rational choice for national interests."
"I emphasize again that there is no meaning beyond this or less than this."
"Furthermore, regarding the current rampant rumor of men fleeing or immigrating to Japan, I checked it again last night."
"And the result was that all the men were confused about this rumor and had no such intention."
"So, I dare to say to all citizens that you do not need to worry about baseless nonsense spread by someone for their own benefit."
"Also, the Blue House knows that there are those who seek grounds for these rumors from the government."
"The Blue House and the government state that they have never oppressed or suppressed men as they claim."
"Contrary to their claims, even if such unfortunate incidents occurred, we have thoroughly protected the men so that no one gets hurt."
"And we have generously provided the support that the government can provide to the men."
"And if men had such thoughts, in my personal opinion, the cause is not the Blue House and the government, but the group that caused them to experience such unfortunate incidents."
"After all, the unfortunate incidents they experienced are so shocking that they could never be imagined in the Republic of Korea."
"And to the citizens, it is not well known that after such unfortunate incidents, the men immediately requested improvements from the government, and the government responded immediately."
"Furthermore, the government informs you that despite the men being in tremendous psychological pain from such incidents, they are patriots who went to Japan to perform the peace diplomacy team's mission in accordance with the government's request."
"So, please do not belittle their sacrifices with baseless words and words that make the citizens uneasy."
Clap, clap, clap clap.
"Thank you for your sincere answer."
"If there are no more journalists who want to ask, I will continue."
"Regarding the social support received by the men, I would like to address some public opinion that this is social discrimination."
"To overcome the catastrophic situation facing humanity, concentrating social support on men is a matter already agreed upon globally through the UN General Assembly."
"Also, through national debate and presidential election, sufficient social consensus was reached in the Republic of Korea, and it is a decided matter that is absolutely necessary, according to the government's view."
"Of course, some parties like Women's Voice did not put it forward as a promise."
"Also, I state that the state is the property of all members of society, not of specific individuals or groups."
"Finally, I will warn all groups and individuals who use false words to deceive the citizens for their own benefit to stop, and conclude today's Blue House briefing."
"Thank you to all the journalists present here."
Thus ended the Blue House briefing that shook all media outlets in the Republic of Korea and might even be in someone's KakaoTalk room.
Leaving aside all matters except the urgent ones in the morning, I sat in the office and monitored the senior spokesperson's briefing.
"Thank you for your hard work today, Senior Spokesperson."
"Now, please go rest."
"Thank you, Mr. President."
I thought it might be unpleasant for the younger me to say this, but she bowed with a bright smile as if nothing was wrong and left the office.
She is a person to believe and rely on, as wise and smart as the time lived.
It would be really good if there were only such people around.
The shock of that day when men fled to Japan without permission keeps coming to mind, giving him a headache.
Sigh...
Everything went as discussed with Seonghun and Miri.
What about the judges in the Constitutional Court who will decide our political lives and those of the men?
Are they working?
Is there no inconvenience?
Could I have done something wrong to them?
Bad thoughts and worries keep popping up in my head, making my head and stomach hurt.
In the morning, when I got a call from the party, they said a impeachment motion would be introduced in the National Assembly soon.
Then, of course, I would be suspended from presidential duties.
So, what should I do now...
I need to meet the Prime Minister immediately and talk about taking a break.
And...
Kim Eunjung.
I need to contact the military too.
I need to check again how long the statement about maintaining political neutrality will last.
Due to anxiety, I clasped my trembling hands and prayed.
Oh God.
Please.
Let this country, which has a pitiful history as the Republic of Korea, handle this political turmoil well so that it does not experience political chaos like third world countries.
I believe.
Amen.