Lee Sunghyun.
He was the second son of Korea’s current President and an attorney working at the Law Firm Pyunghwa specializing in Corporation/Customer relationship.
He was rumored to be interested in entering the political world like his father.
Woosung was from the future. He knew exactly what would happen.
He bowed deeply. “Welcome to my humble office. I apologize. I meant to call you back, but I’ve been so busy with my work…”
“Haha, that’s alright. I realize how hard it is to run a company.”
“You are so kind. I see why people love you so much.”
“You flatter me. I am actually awed by you. You became a CEO at such a young age.”
They kept their conversation light. They seem to enjoy playing this game of flattery together.
10 years from now.
Lee Parksung becomes involved in a controversy during his second term. An investigation begins, and Lee Sunghyun becomes a subject of interest to the related investigation too.
‘He probably got arrested.’
Woosung died before the investigation was completed. The rumor at the time was the President would likely be prosecuted, while Lee Sunghyun would be released.
While Woosung was deep in his thought, Lee Sunghyun lowered his voice.
“Haha, I have an important matter to discuss with you.”
Woosung replied with a lower tone. “I am all ears.”
“I watched the exchange rate as you suggested. It was impressive, although I am a bit worried that it reached 17.00.”
Woosung answered honestly. “I wasn’t able to predict it more accurately. I should have considered the possibility of hedge funds getting involved and therefore pushing the upward trend further along. I am embarrassed.”
Lee Sunghyun looked at him in kind. Woosung was so confident during the party, but now he looked humble.
“I believe in admitting one’s mistake.” Woosung explained.
Lee Sunghyun observed Woosung. “If you continue to make mistakes, you will lose people’s trust.”
“I gain trust through my results. I don’t have to convince people of my abilities.”
Lee Sunghyun nodded approvingly. “There will be a provincial election in June next year and a by-election in July.”
Liberty Korean Party will win the majority. Woosung knew this, but he couldn’t remember the exact number of seats.
“You can’t be planning to run as the candidate for the Liberty Korean Party, which means…” Lee Sunghyun was a big fish. He definitely would not run for a position in a remote countryside. “You plan to participate from the sideline then. In Seoul most likely.” Woosung continued.
Woosung guessed correctly. Lee Sunghyun lost all his doubts.
Woosung added. “I assume Oh Hoon will represent the Liberty Korean Party while Han Minsook will represent the Democratic Party. I expect it to be quite an election.”
This was not an information known in public ears. Only those high in the government knew it. How could Kang Woosung know this top-secret information?
“Did you come to this conclusion from your data again?”
Woosung tapped his head. “It came from my brain. Data may have the info, but I am the one analysing it.”
“Well, you better have more accurate results from now on than the one for the exchange rate.”
Woosung smiled and answered. “I did predict correctly that it would rise and possibility beyond 15.30. I may not be able to predict the exact number of seats, but I can analyze to find out who will win the election. When I say I can predict it, I also mean I can MAKE it happen if necessary.”
Lee Sunghyun replied slowly. “If the big brother can show me another proof of your ability, I would love to offer you a job of digital media chief for the next year’s provincial election.”
“Let’s see…I have information in many different areas…Politics, finances, world…The quickest and surest way to prove myself would be probably the North Korean missile test.”
Lee Sunghyun’s eyes widened and exclaimed. “Pardon?”
“It is possible to predict the North Korean’s behaviour based on big data. Within one week, North Korea will provoke us with a missile.”
Lee Sunghyun couldn’t hide his shock.
How could anyone predict something like this?
Woosung smiled knowingly and continued.
“If you give me more time, I can probably come up with an exact date. Could you wait for me for an hour?”
Lee Sunghyun nodded earnestly.
Woosung’s smile deepened. He left and murmured to himself. “Just like the exchange rate volatility, I remember the North Korean incident very well.”
Two rounds of North Korean missile test will be conducted today. Nuclear test will follow. Stock market will fluctuate due to uncertainty.
Shin Semi was glued to the TV all day. Woosung predicted that the North Korean missile test would happen today.
He foretold an exact date. Then he suggested that she report it to the chairman. He advised her.
“This is a sure thing. Because of this incident, the market will fluctuate. Show your father that you’re different than him.”
Shin Semi told Chairman Shin Yongwon confidently. She wanted to show him one can be honest and still become successful. She wanted to build a transparent company, an ethical company.
Shin Semi watched the news anxiously.
Woosung promised that it would happen today.
That was when a breaking news broke out.
“We have a breaking news.”
Her heart pounded.
“A serious automobile accident occurred on the Olympic highway with five fatalities.”
She became frustrated and wanted to turn off the TV but stopped herself. She tried to calm down and continued watching the program.
After an hour, another breaking news came out.
“This is a breaking news. North Korea has fired two missiles. According to the report, the missiles have been fired at approximately 2:30PM towards the East Sea of Korea.”
After the news, the red light of KOSPI turned to blue. Chairman Shin Yongwon was called immediately.
Woosung and Lee Sunghyun were sitting in front of a TV together.
Woosung said to Lee Sunghyun, who was staring at the screen in shock. “I analyzed 10 years worth of news from all over the world.”
“I can’t believe you even got the time right! Hahaha! You are indeed a big brother!” Lee Sunghyun wasn’t listening. He instead exclaimed in excitement.
Woosung laughed, but Lee Sunghyun again focused on the news and didn’t even notice Woosung.
“As you can see, data analysis is an amazing tool. It is the future of the world. It can be used everywhere for everything.”
Lee Sunghyun turned around to look at Woosung. “What do you want?”
He seemed like he was ready to offer anything. Woosung replied with the answer he prepared in advance.
“I heard the government is looking for a financial algorithm for the National Pension plan and an official messenger app to be used by government officials. I want you to introduce KND’s algorithm and our Coconut app to them for consideration.”
Lee Sunghyun frowned. “Hmm… I’ll have to check, but I don’t think I have the power to get your products chosen. You are very greedy.”
“All I want is a fair chance for these opportunities. Just let my company’s products be able to compete against other corporations’ software.”
A fair chance.
Lee Sunghyun could pull some strings to make it happen.
“And that’s all you want? Just a chance?”
“Yes.” Woosung answered firmly.
“I guess I can make that happen.”
Lee Sunghyun made a few calls, and within an hour, Woosung’s requests were met.
