Chief of Staff (보좌관 – 세상을 움직이는 사람들)

(THIS DRAMA IS PURELY FICTIONAL AND IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH)

(ACTUAL PEOPLE, PARTIES, LOCATIONS, CORPORATIONS OR INCIDENTS)

I don't mind cooperating with you. But there's one thing that bothers me.

I'd like to catch a sly traitor that stabbed me in the back.

- About Kang Seon-yeong... - Yes, sir.

Do what you need to get rid of her at the right timing.

That's what Jo Gap-yeong wants in return.

Congratulations.

You made a fancy comeback.

You're back.

- I thought you were sleeping. - I was reading up on the bill.

That was quite a long run.

It's been ages since my last one.

What are you watching?

It's the first day we met.

Mr. Jang, we'll run a camera test.

Excuse me.

You can move closer.

Right.

Did you come up with these answers?

Yes.

Are they not good?

Not at all.

They're great.

I see.

Thank you.

Let's time the answers first.

"That wretched day is still in our memories.

Amidst the fire..."

"Amidst the fire and baton strikes,

the people's homes were broken into pieces.

And as we watched the scene unfold, our hearts broke to pieces too.

We groaned and mourned.

However, we're hiding an inconvenient truth

in the midst of our groans.

The truth that incidents like this are still happening in our society.

When I bring this up again,

some will say

they're sick of it

and they want it to stop now.

Our society has become cold and dark and gotten used to others' pain.

Politicians must be present in this dark and cold society of ours.

We must charge toward the darkness and become the source of light.

That is the purpose and mission

of politicians."

You were really cool that day.

Time flies, doesn't it?

It's already been five years.

How did it go with Mr. Jo?

He's not the type of man to back down.

I should sort things out.

Let me know if you need help.

I don't need to try to be on good terms with him anymore.

I'll keep that in mind.

Would you like some tea also?

Sure.

Damn it.

- Hello. - Hey.

What are you doing?

I'm putting together new materials for the presentation.

- New materials? - Yes, it was Mr. Jang's idea.

Let me see.

Here.

How dare he fix this without running it by me first?

That bastard must think I'm a joke.

Hello, Mr. Hwang. It's me, Oh Won-sik.

Yes, I'm aware of that.

If you can spare me some time, why don't we grab a drink?

No, please. It's my treat.

I'll head to your office.

Okay.

Mr. Jang should've done a better job.

I should've been at the presentation.

It's all the same no matter who comes.

We're working hard, too, you know.

Mr. Hwang,

did someone buy your field?

I can only get a good price once the roads are paved.

They keep changing their minds. It's torture.

Why did you have to bring that up? It's only frustrating me.

I plan on clearing up the frustration

you're feeling now.

Let's drink.

Assemblywoman Kang Seon-yeong of the Daehan Party

will be joining us today to discuss the bill

to support lone-parent families.

She's joining me at the booth today.

- Hello. - Hello. This is Kang Seon-yeong.

Please briefly explain to our listeners about your bill.

Most lone-parent families are struggling financially.

The child rearing expenses take up the most of their funds.

This bill enables more families

to receive financial support to cover the expenses that incur to raise a child.

If you're supporting more families,

it sounds like you'd need to secure a big budget.

Yes. Currently, single parents who are under 24

qualify for additional funds to cover their expenses.

With this bill, the age limit will go up.

Therefore, an increased budget is crucial.

And currently, we provide financial support to help teenage single parents,

who have stopped their education, to obtain GED or pay for tuition.

However, it doesn't support

their employment. The bill will include this support.

We want to support lone-parent families with low income

who never received benefits due to the age limit.

The purpose of this bill is

to give opportunities to young single parents

to educate themselves and get a job.

Starting today, bills will be evaluated

by the Judiciary Committee.

You shared with us that you expect the bill to pass.

Gathering enough budget will be difficult.

But a lot of people see the need to implement the bill.

- I hope to gain support from the public. - Turn it off. She'll ruin my morning.

- Hey, turn it off. - Damn it.

Hello, sir. What an honor to receive a call from you this morning.

What is this about?

Yes, Mr. Jang. The budget proposal?

Yes. I'm writing it up now.

The redevelopment of Seobuk Market is the first step of a large-scale

redevelopment that stretches from Uigwang to Seongjin.

At this rate, the whole project will be delayed.

If you take over the district office without resolving this,

you'll have to take responsibility for everything.

I know that. I need to resolve this redevelopment problem quickly.

The problem is the lay-out.

Take a look at the revised blueprint.

Their stores have gotten smaller, but the rent has doubled.

Those who own their stores won't have a problem with it.

But the tenants can't afford the rent.

On top of that, the landlords filed for the eviction order at the court.

The merchant association is delaying it, but it won't last.

It'll be hard to reach an agreement at the public hearing today.

Gather information on Taejeong Market in Yuseong.

It's the most successful redevelopment case of traditional markets.

Yes, sir.

Where's Mr. Han?

He's giving out flyers to the merchants for the public hearing.

Mr. Jang, the budget proposal is ready.

Thank you.

(CONSTRUCTION OF SEOUL AND UIGWANG EXPRESSWAY)

Why did we put aside our budget for this?

Mr. Oh told me to include that just now.

Bring me a revised one without it.

Pardon?

Mr. Oh said it must be included.

See you later, sir.

I give up.

Damn it. What do they want me to do?

They should sort this out between them.

Mr. Oh tells me to include it, and he tells me to pull it.

Damn it.

Ms. No, coffee, please.

Okay.

Mr. Kim, you should make your own coffee.

I'll meet with the head of the merchant association.

The Judiciary Committee meeting will start soon.

It won't take long.

Since we're on the subject, do something about Seobuk Market.

- People keep calling me since yesterday. - I might be able to find a solution soon.

Okay. That's better.

Ms. Kang.

Have you heard what happened to Ms. Jeong?

She reported Mr. Song to the ethics committee of our party.

According to her chief of staff,

Mr. Jo initially promised to support her, but he changed his mind.

It looks like she's in a tight spot.

Do you think Mr. Jo might be plotting something?

- Hello, Mr. Song. - Hello, Ms. Kang.

You were great on the radio show.

You indeed have a beautiful voice.

The Judiciary Committee meeting is at 11:00 a.m.

Yes, I already talked to Chairperson Lee.

I have no doubt that your bill will be passed.

Okay. I'll send the budget proposal

for the lone-parent bill to Mr. Jang.

Sure.

Hello, Mr. Jo.

By the way, I still haven't heard from the Blue House.

When will I meet the Chief Presidential Secretary?

I will make a reservation at a restaurant.

I hear that he likes sashimi.

He can't dine at the restaurant without knowing what it serves.

He must have a taste to work up his appetite.

I'll call you after checking what the side dishes are.

Okay.

I hope you'll be favorable to the bill I'll propose

to the Judiciary Committee tomorrow.

Sure. Of course.

He's one picky eater.

- What's his bill? - It's about industrial innovation.

That jerk. He's asking me for a favor when he's not doing me any good.

See you around.

Chairperson Lee wants to meet before the meeting.

Tell him that I'll call him.

Yes, sir.

Hey.

Get rid of Kang Seon-yeong quickly.

Otherwise, we might not get to see the Chief Presidential Secretary.

You're planning to introduce the bill with Ms. Kang.