Chief of Staff (보좌관 – 세상을 움직이는 사람들)

There's a weight of life one can't bear on his own.

Hey, what's going on?

Get back or people will get hurt!

In order to disperse the terminated employees

who were carrying out a strike within the factory,

a SWAT team was mobilized.

The police commented that the operation

was well within the bounds of duty

and that 20 or so union members were arrested...

HUNGER STRIKE

Let go!

DEMOLITION

But I must walk

with their weight on my shoulders.

Don't worry about the process. Just look at the result.

If the process wasn't right, the result won't be right either.

Do you have to win by all means?

Is that so important? It's more important to win.

You said you wanted to change the world.

You must win to be able to do anything.

Tae-jun, but there is a line you must never cross!

I do not care if you criticize my tactics.

You can't change anything without power.

I will do this.

And I will take responsibility.

It is now time for me to take responsibility.

EPISODE 10 WEIGHT OF 6 GRAMS

These are the bank accounts that we're assuming are Chairman Sung's.

Also, these are the log of deposits

made under his orders.

We must compare both materials

and find proof that links him to lobbying.

Most of the money was withdrawn then handed out in person.

It's the best way to leave no paper trail.

I'm sure that some of the money was bounced around different accounts.

They could be labeled as donations or operation expenses

to keep the trace clean.

It might take a while,

but tracking the transaction will get us to the truth.

Where shall we begin then?

Analyze the transactions.

Check the accounts

of the families and friends of assemblymen, judges and prosecutors,

companies, and associations.

-Yes, ma'am. -We're running out of time.

Stop everything you're doing

and focus on tracking down the lobby.

-Yes, sir. -Got it, sir.

Tae-jun,

don't you need a rest?

-You don't look well. -I'm fine.

Is there a way to get the accounts of other banks just like Samyeong's?

I can look into it,

but I doubt it'll be easy.

Tae-jun, are you all right?

I just felt a little dizzy, that's all.

-You really should rest. -There's no time for that.

I'll take care of this.

Let's get you home first.

Get some rest.

I'll call you once we've looked at the files.

I'm sorry to leave all the burden with you.

It's all right.

Tae-jun.

Don't try to carry all the weight by yourself.

LIST OF BANK ACCOUNTS

Da-jeong, get this to Ms. Kang's office.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Ahn wanted me to give you this.

-Good night then. -You too.

It's from Mr. Jang's office.

These must be the accounts they checked.

-Mr. Han. -Yes?

Can you compare these accounts?

Yes, ma'am.

Youngil Group's secretary's office just called.

The files Jang Tae-jun acquired

contain Chairman Sung's bank accounts

and the transactions made for lobbying.

Assemblyman Jang and Assemblywoman Kang's offices

are searching for the rightful owner of those accounts.

-Where's Chairman Sung? -In the hospital, sir.

CHAIRMAN SUNG

He's been trying to contact you since this morning.

I don't know what to do.

-I'll take it from here. You're dismissed. -Yes, sir.

CHAIRMAN SUNG

We checked the transaction records of the accounts

that we suspect are made under borrowed-names.

Some were made to members of the Daehan Party

and current and former government employees.

The total amount we suspect was lobbied is 19.3 billion won.

It's enough for an Independent Counsel.

Schedule a press conference.

-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.

Why weren't you taking my calls?

I was busy trying to remedy the situation, sir.

They now have the list of accounts and my ledger.

The world will now learn of all the money I spread out there.

Do you have a way to stop this?

It's why I came to you in person.

Send out a press release after my speech.

Yes, ma'am.

Ma'am,

the prosecution is on the move.

Come in.

Are you telling me to give up everything I have?

I devoted my entire life to get this far ahead.

That money is what bought you the seat you're in.

Mr. Sung, money isn't what's at stake here.

Your money is what bought my seat,

but I wiped your behind with my own bare hands.

A fly can only take advantage of a cow's back for so long.

Overstay its welcome, and it'll get smacked by the tail.

So you'll save yourself and leave me hanging?

I have to, in order to save you if I can.

This'll blow over in a few years.

Then, I'll issue a special pardon for your release.

So for now, just do as I say.

Let's come clean about the lobbying

before they expose us first.

Minister Song Hui-seop

has invoked his investigative authority.

This morning, Minister Song

issued a command letter regarding the investigation

into Youngil Group's slush fund.

He stated that he was taking over

due to the fact that the prosecution

was dragging its feet despite the public outrage.

The command letter is said to contain

the collection of evidence

regarding Youngil Group's lobbying

and the guideline into

Chairman Sung Yeong-gi's investigation.

The Minister of Justice invoking his investigative authority

falls under the Act...

-Tae-jun. -Yes, I'm watching.

Denying his right will be an admission of guilt

which is why the prosecution has no other option but to accept it.

I'm heading to the office.

The political circles commented that the Minister of Justice

and the prosecutor general...

Even if we call for an Independent Counsel,

we won't be able to get Song Hui-seop.

How many members in the office received bribes from Chairman Sung?

We verified 12 counts.

Even if we reveal our findings, they'll deny it

and paint it as a unilateral claim.

They'll still feel threatened though.

Not Minister Song,

but the current government.

You'll get the Blue House involved?

I hope they will work with us.

It might put you in danger.

Right.

But we can no longer give Minister Song any more time.

Sir.

The Blue House just called.

The Chief Presidential Secretary wants a word.

Come in.

Hello, sir.

I see you have company...

You won't believe the traffic I faced on my way here.

Mr. Jang,

I'm curious as to what brought you here to the Blue House.

Shouldn't you be resting considering the injuries you received?

Sir, may I ask why you wanted to see me?

DONGBUK DAILY

The investigation into Youngil Group's lobbies

is making its way to the Blue House.

Don't worry, sir.

It's why I invoked my investigative authority

in order to swiftly get to the bottom of this.

If Minister Song leads this investigation,

the public may see it as the government's attempt of a cover-up.

You're still accused

of being involved in the slush funds yourself.

So?

What are you suggesting?

You have to show that you are innocent at the National Assembly.

Are you talking about a hearing?

If you're innocent, it will do you more good than harm.

Sounds good to me.

But sir--

I can't let the Blue House be dragged into this.

Prove your innocence regarding this scandal

and then focus on the investigation afterwards.

Yes, of course.

Do you think you'll bring me down

with a special hearing?

The Judiciary Committee will hold a special hearing.

Will it be as effective though?

The head of the Judiciary Committee

and assistant administrators are Song's people.

His first course of action will be to shut them up.

I know. That's why Song Hui-seop accepted the hearing.

Then what's the plan?

Do you remember how I helped him get his current seat?

-Will the trap work? -We'll make it work.

It's our only chance to bring Song Hui-seop down.