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

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

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.

Both you

and I

should get elected as an assemblyman with a badge on our chest

and walk in there triumphantly!

A fair, corruption-free nation!

A country where all of its people can prosper!

Let's work together to create such a world!

Yes!

Like you said,

let's make a change in this world!

- Let's make a change! - Let's make a change!

Let's make a change!

Hello... Hello?

Damn it.

I wanted to become the source of light

in this dark and cold society of ours.

However,

I'm still stuck in the darkness.

(JANG TAE-JUN)

Tae-jun.

- Seong-min. - Tae-jun.

You don't need to go to the prosecution.

What do you mean?

And there's no need to feel sorry.

I knew everything.

What do you mean you knew everything?

Seong-min.

When I was about to withdraw my candidacy because I was short on the fund,

Assemblyman Jo Nam-gi withdrew from the race due to his bribery scandal.

And my ratings went up.

After that, I received a donation.

That's when I figured out that you were behind it, Tae-jun.

I shouldn't have accepted the donation.

But I wanted the money,

so I pretended that I didn't know.

Then keep pretending to the end!

I created this mess, so I'll clean it up!

There's a long list of politicians who get illegal funds,

and they sleep just fine!

Damn it. It was mere 50 million won.

What did we do with that chicken feed?

We used it to feed our campaign staff who worked their butts off day and night!

And we barely managed to pay for the printing.

Just turn a blind eye for a second.

Turn a blind eye to this just this once!

If I turn a blind eye once, I won't be able to see the world clearly again.

I'm ashamed.

I'm ashamed.

Damn it.

Who will believe me when I talk about what's fair and just?

Tae-jun.

I'll take responsibility for everything.

Don't give up like me.

You are...

stronger than I am.

Let's not do anything that we'll end up regretting.

I've already walked down that path, so I know it will make you feel uneasy.

I never regret anything.

Everyone regrets a thing or two as they live their lives.

You and I aren't as great as we'd hope to be.

(CHIEF OF STAFF / AIDE)

(EPISODE 9)

- How does that make sense? - What's this?

Assemblyman Jeong, please take your seat now.

Everyone, quiet down!

A change in personnel must be helpful in operating the country.

It shouldn't be an obstacle. Nominee Song must resign voluntarily.

If you think he's unfit,

you can include your opinion in the hearing report.

You can't refuse to approve it so unreasonably.

Excuse me? We're not the one being unreasonable here.

You're trying to approve it when we're against it.

Isn't that unreasonable?

Listen. I'm trying to discuss this matter in a civil manner.

Please stop twisting my words!

You're saying you'll approve it regardless of our objection!

When did I say that?

That's what you were basically saying! It's the same thing!

Everyone, quiet down.

Everyone, take your seats!

We'll adjourn for now.

(CHAIRPERSON LEE SANG-GUK)

I apologize for the wait.

How did it go?

The opposition party is showing their disapproval.

They are probably just throwing a tantrum to get something they want.

I believe it has to do with the upcoming by-election.

Try to appease them by telling them that I'll help them out later.

I can't let them hold me back, you know.

Okay. I'll relay the message.

This is so sweet.

(IT'S LIKELY ASSEMBLYMAN SONG WILL PASS THE HEARING)

(SNOOZE) (STOP)

(RECENT CALLS)

(MS. YUN)

Ms. Yun, I saw the news about Mr. Jang.

I called you because I was worried.

Please call me back when you're available.

You stayed up late last night.

I guess things are busy at work.

Yes, a bit.

This is breaking news.

Assemblyman Lee Seong-min, who was being suspected

of having accepted an illegal campaign fund,

- has committed suicide last night. -Oh, dear.

- Poor guy. - Assemblyman Lee threw himself off

the rooftop of his office building

- which is located in Seongjin. - Mr. Lee is dead.

- The paramedics said - What?

Assemblyman Lee was transported to a hospital and received surgery,

but unfortunately, he passed away.

The police had found his clothes,

- Yes, Ms. Kang. - ID, and suicide note on the scene.

In the suicide note, he confessed to have received

- an illegal campaign fund. - Yes, Mr. Park.

I just received the call.

- Which news outlet is this? - I'll have it checked.

Assemblyman Lee also wrote that he was sorry to his family.

The police have concluded the cause of death as suicide

- for the time being. - What's going on?

They won't perform an autopsy by the request of the bereaved family.

Assemblyman Lee's body

has been moved to the morgue at Seongjin General Hospital.

And his funeral will be held soon.

However, the details of his funeral are still being discussed.

This is the end of breaking news.

(ASSEMBLYMAN SONG HUI-SEOP)

- You can put him here. - Okay.

- Can you get me a towel from the bathroom? - Okay.

How is everyone responding to this?

They are shocked at the news of Mr. Lee's death.

And they're shooting their mouth off if he really took illegal campaign fund.

But as you know, Mr. Lee would never do that.

Do you know anything about this?

No.

I'll get going then.

It's difficult for the flowers to bloom,

but it only takes a moment to wither away.

My goodness.

(SEONDAN PHARMACY)

You said nothing would happen to him.

What is this?

How could this happen?

You said nothing would happen to him...

- Seo-gyeong! - Mom!

- Mom! Oh, no. - Oh, dear.

Mom.

How dare you show your face around here?

You should've kept your dirty hands to yourself!

How dare you come here?

Get out. Get out of here, you bastard!

Get out!

- Get out, you bastard! - Don't do this!

Stop it. We are all sad.

Stop it. That's enough.

(CHAIRPERSON LEE SANG-GUK) (ASSEMBLYMAN SONG HUI-SEOP)

We don't need them. Take them back.

That's not something we can decide.

Get them out of here!

Our job is only to deliver them. If you really don't want them...

Mr. Lee wanted to have a small funeral.

I appreciate the thought,

- but please take them back. - Look.

We may argue against each other in the National Assembly,

but I ought to give him a proper farewell to bid goodbye.

Don't turn down my compassion.

Let's go.

This way is to the cafeteria.

You look terrible.

Eat up.

I'm sad for the deceased, but you must go on with your life.

How dare you attend his funeral?

Ms. Kang, hatred is another form of affection.

Of course I should bid goodbye to Mr. Lee.

Right, Tae-jun?

One of my friends hated yukgaejang.

He'd never have it

even when I told him, saying he might be possessed.

He said the red broth reminded him of blood.

And he left this world before he turned 50.

He was indeed one of a kind.

Goodness, he never had a chance

to fulfill his dream in this world.

Oh, dear. It was indeed a futile life.

You can only keep your beliefs and survive as a politician

when you have power.

In politics, you cannot survive

by only keeping some petty notion of your pride.

I'm sure you know that better than anyone, Tae-jun.

Mr. Lee did not belong to this world to begin with.

It's time for your appointment with the Chief Presidential Secretary.

My gosh, yukgaejang tastes good

when you bring it to a full, rolling boil.

This one is a bit bland.

Ms. Kang, can you pass me the tissue?

(FUNERAL HALL)

Please say a word to the deceased.

What was your relationship with him?

- A word to the bereaved family. - Will his death

affect your appointment as the Minister of Justice?

Do you think your line of questioning is appropriate at this time?

We must show our condolences to the deceased

even if it means we stop running the National Assembly for a while.

The late Assemblyman Lee Seong-min got into politics to lend a hand...

to the weak in this country.

We must remind ourselves once again of his dedication to the people.

And I would like

to offer my sincerest condolences to the bereaved family.

All right. Please let him pass through.

Please share a word.

Sir, let's get rid of Tae-jun now.

Take your time.

If we give him time, we don't know what he'll do.

Even so, we should leave him alone until the funeral is over.

Every funeral needs a chief mourner.

I'll tell Prosecutor Seo to keep an eye on him.

We should go.

Okay, fine.

Fight until the very end.

Instead,

I'm also going to do my best to stop you

and keep my place.

You understand that, right?

Right?

How could you do this?

So what if you got a little bit of filth?

No one is morally perfect.

Those who don't even have an ounce of shame

are laughing, hiding behind the law.

So why...

What are you doing here?

This badge...

How much do you think this is worth?

I didn't come this far just to wear this badge on my chest.

It's not like you knew this would happen.

Can I really say I didn't know?

This is all my fault.

I made this happen.

I used Assemblyman Lee.

I'm too ashamed to even apologize to him.

No.

It's not true.

Don't beat yourself up.

We don't have time.

We can't just sit back and do nothing.

Mr. Song...

I must trample all over him before he becomes a minister

so that he can never rise up again.

Oh, dear. You passed away at such a young age.

Ms. Kang.

You're really something. You had the audacity to come here.

I mean, didn't Mr. Lee end up like this because of you?

You should've known when to stop. Going overboard always causes problems.

Why didn't you know better?

Yes?

(POLICE STATION)

(INCIDENT REPORT: THEFT)

She got caught while trying to steal from a toy crane.

I asked for her guardian's number, and she gave me Ms. Kang's information.

The machine got damaged, but she'll be released

- if you can settle with the owner. - I'll do that.

Then I'll contact the owner.

Sure.

When did you leave the hospital?

Why did you check out so soon? You should've gotten some rest.

You might ruin your health.

I'll call the center. Stay there for the time being.

Hello. This is Go Seok-man, Assemblywoman Kang's chief of staff.

Is the administrator there? I'd like to speak to her.

I can't go there now.

The administrator told me you caused trouble and ran away.

I'll have a talk with her, so just go back there.

I was told I can't stay there anymore because I'm no longer a mom.

You're no longer a mom? What do you mean?

I got an abortion.

Ms. Kang, is it true that you helped Su-min get an abortion?

She was in critical condition, so I had no choice.

If people find out about this, it'll definitely turn into a problem.

The media talking about it is one thing,

but you may also end up receiving a criminal penalty.

- I'm aware of that. - Then why did you do that?

Do you know any place where Su-min can stay?

I'll look for a place.

For now, just pretend you know nothing about this.

- I'll take care of everything. - Thank you.

Hello.

- You made it, sir. - My gosh.

- I'm glad you came. - Let's sit.

Have a seat.

Let's be honest here. He died because he received the money.

Otherwise, why did he take his own life?

- We don't know that for certain. - What can be firmer proof than this?

The prosecution would've brought the truth out into the open,

so he probably thought, "Shit, I'm screwed. I should just die."

I bet that was his thought process.

Gosh, we're talking about Mr. Lee here.

I never imagined he'd do such a thing.

That's what I'm saying. Jeez, I need a drink.

Oh, boy.

Stay here for the time being.

And don't show Ms. Kang's business card to random people.

Is she your friend or what?

If you need anything, call me from now on.

(CHIEF OF STAFF GO SEOK-MAN)

How can you bring her without telling me?

Sorry, she has a bit of a situation. Let her stay here for just a few days.

Where's her family?

She cut ties with them because of her baby.

I don't think they even care about her.

- She got pregnant? - She got an abortion recently,

so take good care of her.

Call me if anything happens.

Make sure she doesn't leave the house for the time being.

Okay.

How have you been?

- Good. - I'm sorry I haven't been in touch.

- Things have been pretty hectic. - Don't worry. It's all right.

Ms. Yun.

Could you please make sure Mr. Jang gets this?

Do you think it'll be helpful for him?

No?

Actually, I think Mr. Jang will be happy to see this.

But why...

You should give it to him yourself.

You're the one who discovered this.

I heard you got suspended.

I'm sorry. It's my fault.

No, I should be apologizing to you.

I haven't even returned half of the favors you did for me.

All the files from Naon Accounting that are related to Youngil

have been transferred to the prosecution.

- Yes, I heard. - I'm not sure if this will be helpful,

but I've done some research because something was bothering me.

The accountant asked numerous times if it has anything to do with LD Global,

and I thought it was odd.

So I was going through a list of corporations

that Naon Accounting has evaluated in the past

and came across an investment firm.

It's a company called Hwain Infra.

Rumor has it that Mr. Song may be affiliated with Hwain Infra.

I need the files that Mr. Lee had.

Okay, I'll bring them with me.

Where shall we meet?

Okay.

Sir, that was Prosecutor Seo.

Apparently, Tae-jun has fallen off the grid since the funeral.

He's not even at home.

He's probably visiting his dad in his hometown.

Maybe he wants to say goodbye before he leaves for his long journey.

No, sir. He didn't go to his dad's place.

And his phone is off.

It's an investment firm.

From Joojin Constructions and Joojin Chemical

to Hong Kong and Russia, it's investing in many projects.

They're probably investing in many companies

to avoid the funds being traced.

Mr. Song must be connected as well.

It's an overseas corporation like Chairman Sung's LD Company,

so I bet the FSS doesn't have any information.

We'll have to contact overseas FIUs for information.

We just need evidence.

I'll see what I can do.

Mr. Jang. It's me, Hye-won.

I brought Mr. Han because he has something to show you.

Here.

It's consent for the redevelopment of Seobuk Market.

The ones that have been crossed off actually aren't residents from the area.

So they got fake consent?

They just need 70 percent of the residents to consent to the redevelopment.

How many are there?

So far, 35 for the Seobuk Market project alone.

I'm sure there are more. Can you pass me the map?

Sure.

There are five redevelopment sites in total.

- A comprehensive inspection is needed. - Good job.

I thought all you could do was stealing. How did you manage to find this?

I looked up and compared every single name.

Contact Mr. Kim and ask him to send us files on Seongjin City.

Sure.

I'll be off, then.

Mr. Han.

Yes.

Please give us a hand.

You started it, so you should see it through.

Sure.

I'll do my best.

If there were such issues from the beginning stage,

I bet they rigged the budget and feasibility evaluation too.

I'll look into those two.

You two should dig more into Seobuk Market.

- Sure. - Yes, sir.

He'll send me files on Seongjin City. I'll take care of it.

I'll contact overseas FIUs and look into Hwain Infra.

Mr. Kim, how have you been?

Oh, Mr. Jeong. What brings you here?

I heard you moved to the city desk. You must be busy.

Even so, I can't be busier than you are.

Well, I'm always busy.

- What? Got something to say? - No.

Guys, get going first.

- We'll wait outside. - Okay.

- What's going on? - I'm actually here

to give you a valuable piece of information. Not for free though.

Jeez, you prick. Are you sure it's valuable?

Let's hear it first.

- Ms. Kang Seon-yeong... - Yes.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

All right. I'll call you.

Yes, sir.

I have something to tell you urgently.

Ms. Yun, could you have a look at this?

Tae-jun, I feel bad for saying this knowing the situation,

but you should end things with my boss now.

All right.

I've been assisting her for years. You can't fool me.

I can't believe you never told me when you call yourself my friend.

You sly jerk.

Don't do anything that might tarnish her reputation.

She wants to be reelected. Make sure rumors don't spread.

As for her reelection,

I'm counting on you.

I'm already working my butt off.

But mere chiefs of staff like us busting our butts is useless.

You should become an assemblyman and help her.

Don't you agree?

Ms. Kang gave me this,

so I don't share it with anyone.

But I'll give you some.

Deer antlers?

That's right. Deer antlers are good for you.

Ms. Yun, have some coffee.

Have some coffee, ma'am.

Thank you.

- Mr. Go. - Oh, thanks.

- Have some coffee, Mr. Jang. - Great, thanks.

Let's have some coffee and take a quick break.

Gosh, I'm exhausted. Let's chill for a few minutes.

All right.

Do you mean three weeks?

Could you make it faster?

I know I'm asking a lot.

Mr. Jang, how about we look into local newspapers of Uigwang City?

They usually cover matters regarding local assemblymen in great detail.

They must have materials on Assemblyman Song on their database.

Good idea. You should go find out.

I'll call the editor in chief.

Great. Then I'll wrap up here and head out.

Yes, It's urgent.

Okay. Thank you.

I just got a call from the FIU in Hong Kong.

They said it'll take a few days.

I'm not sure if they'll be willing to hand the materials to us.

I'll keep following up with them.

Nagging is my specialty, you know.

I'll make sure to get it.

Mr. Jang.

The firms that conducted the project feasibility evaluation seem

to have a connection with Mr. Oh Won-sik.

It looks legitimate at a glance, but the numbers don't match at all.

I contacted all the organizations that are mentioned,

but they denied any involvement. I bet this was written

without even visiting the site.

This isn't enough.

He'll just blame it all on Won-sik, like what he did to me.

We need evidence

to prove Mr. Song's connection with Jungnam Constructions.

But do you think there'd be anything left?

Minister of Justice Nominee Song Hui-seop's

confirmation hearing report has been accepted.

The Blue House stated that the appointment process

will be expedited as the seat has been vacant for some time.

We'll need some time to find evidence.

And we'll have to make sure Mr. Song doesn't find out.

I'll buy us some time.

The report states that he is more than capable enough for the role.

Jo Gap-yeong, this prick. Why does he call me all the time?

His chief of staff also called me

about the authority over prosecution's HR matters.

Goodness, they're counting their chickens before they're even hatched.

Oh, right. What about Tae-jun? You still haven't found him?

No, sir. I'm trying to track him down, but...

Jeez, what a nuisance.

Oh, dear.

Darn it.

Mr. Song just came to the office.

Be careful.

Mr. Oh is looking for you.

Yes, okay.

I'll do that.

Who were you talking to?

A reporter.

What are you doing?

Stay still.

(RECENT CALLS) (MR. JANG)

Are you dating Tae-jun?

- What's with all these calls? - I called him for work.

For work?

Do you know that Tae-jun and Ms. Kang

are an item?

They even live together.

My goodness, I guess you didn't know that.

Don't stay too close to Tae-jun.

You'll end up ruining your life.

I told you I only called him for work.

Well, I guess I can't really stop you from liking him.

I won't comment too much on that.

But I really can't turn a blind eye on this.

What should I do?

Tae-jun's career is over now.

If you stay by his side, you'll end up going down with him.

You can't let your life get destroyed.

Once Mr. Song becomes the minister, you should follow him to his office.

What's Tae-jun up to?

Come in.

Hey, Prosecutor Seo.

Ms. Yun!

Start driving.

Keep this for me.

Mr. Oh.

Hello, sir.

Hey, what are you doing here?

I'm here for an interview.

A friend of mine from college works here.

- He told me they're hiring. - Oh, okay. I wish you the best.

- Wait, Mr. Oh. - Yes?

I never got to apologize for putting you in trouble.

It's okay. You don't need to apologize.

But what brings you to the hotel?

I never got to apologize.

No, it's okay. Hey.

Move.

Darn it, he ran away.

Get in here.

Put everything in the box. Check if he's inside.

Yes?

Okay.

This little jerk.

Mr. Jang just left the hotel.

Then let's go catch him.

Let's go!

What in the world has he been doing here?

Let's go catch him. Let's go.

My gosh.

Darn it.

My gosh, damn it.

For God's sake, I almost died.

Drive faster!

- Hurry up and go after him! - Drive faster, you punk!

Shit!

Damn it!

Damn it!

How much time do you think we can buy?

Be careful. Mr. Oh is looking for you.

We need to make Mr. Song focus on something else.

Let them find out where I am.

Yes, okay. I'll do that.

Who were you talking to?

How much time do you think we can buy?

They probably took every file from the hotel.

I have all the important stuff.

The rest of them are all useless.

Won-sik will dig into things that aren't important.

- Will they do what we anticipate? - We need to make them nervous

and give them no time to think.

The files are all mixed up.

We need to analyze everything

to find out what Tae-jun has up his sleeve.

This little prick.

I can't believe he's even trying to take what's left of me.

What do you think you're doing? I cut you some slack because I pitied you.

You'll soon find out what I'm up to.

Tae-jun, are you trying to get yourself buried next to Mr. Lee?

I'm going to make sure you'll get buried with me.

Where are you? Let's meet.

Do you really have time for that?

You should bid farewell to your family

before I release everything I have to the public.

I don't ever cling onto anyone who betrays me.

I just eat them alive.

Just take good care of yourself, sir.

- Are you not going to regret this? - I never regret anything.

This little jerk.

How can he be so confident to act up like this?

Sir, there's only one person

who can help Tae-jun right now.

So you're saying Tae-jun and Ms. Kang

have been working together until now?

My goodness, they are unbelievable.

What's Ms. Kang doing right now?

I checked her schedule,

- and it was empty. - I see.

Wait a minute. Tae-jun is a very meticulous guy.

He wouldn't have left these behind for no reason.

Oh, I get it now.

He's trying to buy time.

This asshole is buying time!

Hurry up and find Ms. Kang. Hurry up and find her! Do it now!

This bastard is unbelievable! He's buying time!

My goodness, this bastard.

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY LIBRARY)

We need evidence to prove Mr. Song's connection with Jungnam Constructions.

But do you think there'd be anything left?

Yes.

Go to the National Assembly archive

and check the minutes of the Budget Committee

from back when they formed a budget for the redevelopment.

You'll be able to find something.

(SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND ACCOUNTS)

Ms. Kang is currently at the National Assembly archive.

- What's she doing there? - She asked to see

the 2014 minutes from back when you used to work at the Budget Committee.

Tae-jun, you were right.

Mr. Song pushed ahead with the redevelopment budget plan.

And there's a record where he said

he gave work to Jungnam Constructions.

(ASSEMBLYMAN SONG HUI-SEOP'S REMARKS)

Mr. Song, this report says that you entrusted the feasibility evaluation

to a company named Jungnam Constructions.

Is this a legitimate company?

My gosh, I've already reviewed the company numerous times

and entrusted them with the project myself.

Are you really going to cause an issue with every little detail?

Just take a look at the report.

He won't be able to deny this.

I'll call you back.

Just stop.

Stop what?

Just stop whatever you're trying to do.

I'm sorry.

- But I can't do that. - Do you really think you can

harm me with that minutes?

We'll see what happens.

You're free to take a look at the confidential minutes.

But if you disclose it to the public,

you'll have to risk your position as an assemblywoman.

I never knew you'd be so worried about me.

Thank you for your concern, but I'm well-informed about the law.

Ms. Kang.

You need to watch what you say when you're in politics.

If I can't say what needs to be said, there's no reason for me to be here.

If the proceedings go public,

they'll try to dig into your relationship with Chairman Sung.

The opposition party will instigate the civic organizations

and make a request to disclose the minutes.

If that doesn't work, they'll even file a lawsuit.

We can ask the secretariat to reject the request,

and the lawsuit will take over a year.

Plus, I'm sure Ms. Kang won't risk her position

and disclose it to the public.

Ms. Kang worked as an attorney for over ten years.

She'll come up with a way to avoid risking her position.

Let's delete the comments that could cause an issue.

We can ask the chairperson to delete the remarks.

It's a legal process, so they can't cause an issue.

Okay, call Chairperson Lee and ask him to come see me.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Song.

Ms. Kang is apparently getting ready to hold a press conference.

My goodness.

You're very hard to meet these days.

I'm worried I won't be able to see you once you become a minister.

My goodness, things are very hectic these days.

Everything's going very smoothly,

so we should get together and celebrate.

Yes, of course.

You really helped me out a lot.

Since we're on the subject, how about we celebrate now?

How about next time? I'm in quite a hurry right now.

Why are you in such a hurry?

The viper has lost its fangs, and the fox will soon get arrested.

We're all doing this to make a decent living.

Let me pour you a glass.

I'm not sure if it'd be okay for me to accept that.

I didn't know you could get so easily intimidated.

We just need to sit back, enjoy our drinks

and watch what happens to Ms. Kang.

It'll be fun.

So tell me. Where's the girl?

Apparently, Seok-man is taking care of her right now.

Ms. Kang, the press conference is ready.

Release the press materials as soon as the press conference ends.

Yes, ma'am.

We need to add some stuff to the press materials.

- So let's hurry up. Come on. - Okay.

- Yes, sir. - Mr. Go.

Hey, what's up?

I'm busy right now. Can we talk later?

What?

What are you saying? Will you please slow down?

I went out to buy some groceries, and she was gone when I came back.

I kept calling her, but she won't pick up.

(MR. GO SEOK-MAN)

My gosh, they're always very busy. Don't you think so?

I'll keep this for a while.

Don't be scared.

You just need to do as I say.

I want you to keep calling this number.

And let me know right away if she picks up.

Okay, sir.

Mr. Go!

Look.

I warned you, didn't I?

Ms. Kang, people's words

are more feared than the law in politics.

Assemblywoman Kang Seon-yeong

is being suspected of having helped a single mother get an abortion.

According to the informant,

Assemblywoman Kang met the single mother, Ms. Shin,

at the lone-parent facility that she sponsors

and signed the surgery consent form as her guardian.

The constitutional court may have ruled against the punishment on abortion,

but the government hasn't passed a new law to replace the old one,

so people think Assemblywoman Kang might end up

getting punished for what she did.

If an assembly member in office gets sentenced to prison,

that person will end up having to resign.

Therefore, Daehan Party is apparently in a difficult situation

since they could end up losing a party member.

Okay.

My goodness, if things go wrong,

I might have to attend another funeral.

It's Assemblywoman Kang!

- Did you really help her? - What punishment do you think you'll get?

- When will you make an announcement? - Please say a word.

Are you pro-abortion?

You must be aware of the punishment.

- What's your opinion about it? - Please tell us.

- Can you please tell us? - What do you have to say to the citizens?

According to a source from Daehan Party, it's highly possible

for Assemblywoman Kang to get punished within the party.

Apparently, a few assembly members in Daehan Party

think the ethics committee should expel Assemblywoman Kang.

I'm going to disclose

the confidential minutes and the files I have found to the press.

That's going to be useless.

Mr. Song would have already deleted the original copy.

And if you keep going, you'll only end up getting hurt.

I still need to do what I can.

If the proceedings go public,

the ethics committee will kick you out of the party.

Seon-yeong, it's over now.

If you get kicked out of the party...

I'll end up losing my position

as an assemblywoman as well.

(CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT) (SONG HUI-SEOP)

The Blue House held an appointment ceremony this morning

for Minister Song, the new Minister of Justice.

President Kim Dong-gyu asked Minister Song

to do his best to keep the law fair and just

and to fulfill his duty as the new Minister of Justice.

(MINISTER OF JUSTICE SONG HUI-SEOP)

Do you have video footage of this by any chance?

I invested some money in a company called Hwain Infra.

But to be honest, I don't really know what kind of company it is.

The reason I was able to invest in that company

was that it was being managed by a person that I trust.

I think this will be enough to prove Mr. Song's connection

with Hwain Infra.

Do you think it's too late?

No, it's not too late.

This is more than enough.

Good work.

The new Minister of Justice, Minister Song Hui-seop,

had an urgent meeting with prosecutors, which is unprecedented.

Minister Song said he's strongly determined

to make the righteous prosecution and trustable Ministry of Justice.

He expressed his strong will to reform the prosecution

to the prosecutors.

Minister Song is considered

to have the most influence on the prosecution...

I'm sorry, but I don't think I can help you with this.

Mr. Song is now the Minister of Justice who has control over the prosecution.

This could end up causing a conflict between the prosecution and police.

How about you try and contact someone who has more power?

To be honest, you and I won't be able to handle this.

I'm sorry.

It seems like you're mistaken about something.

You're just a chief of staff.

And I'm the future Minister of Justice who will soon have the power

to move all the prosecutors in Korea.

He's right.

I'm just a chief of staff.

Next on the news.

A total of five areas have been picked for the by-election

which includes two National Assembly members

and three local assembly members.

Seongjin City, which was run by the late Assemblyman Lee Seong-min,

had been supporting Daehan Party up until the last legislative election.

Thus, many people are interested in whom Daehan Party will be nominating

as their next candidate for the by-election.

(ASSEMBLYMAN LEE SEONG-MIN'S OFFICE)

(I WILL WORK HARD FOR SEONGJIN CITY ASSEMBLYMAN LEE SEONG-MIN)

(ASSEMBLYMAN LEE SEONG-MIN)

I came to give you this.

I figured

it'd be better for you to have it

than to keep it myself.

(CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING ELECTED JANG TAE-JUN)

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Tae-jun.

Seon-yeong.

I want you to trust me

no matter which choice I make.

What's that supposed to mean?

I want you to trust me no matter what.

- Congratulations. - Congratulations.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Assemblyman Song...

My goodness, why would you call him that?

He's a minister now.

Please forgive me, Minister Song.

There will be a by-election in Seongjin City,

so we should quickly nominate someone as a candidate from our party.

Yes, of course. Seongjin City is a very important district to us.

That's right.

- Let's drink. - Okay.

I invested some money in a company called Hwain Infra.

But to be honest, I don't really know what kind of company it is.

The reason I was able to invest in that company

was that it was being managed by a person that I trust.

That's why...

If I can't change anything, that means there's no hope.

If I can't hatch out of my own world,

I'll end up getting eaten alive.

- Have a drink. - Thank you.

- How dare he show up here? - What's he doing here?

This contains the video file that I sent you earlier.

I destroyed the original copy that the press had before I came here.

So this is the only copy of the file.

I must change.

Being righteous was sad,

and I have absolutely nothing.

There's no need to hesitate.

I want you to nominate me as the candidate to run for Seongjin City's by-election

that was once run by Assemblyman Lee.

Even if I get consumed by darkness

and go to a point of no turning back,

I still choose

to walk this path.

(CHIEF OF STAFF / AIDE)

If you want this, throw away everything.

That's the only way to survive.

Mr. Jang is being considered as the next candidate to run for Seongjin City.

That little jerk.

Is the hearing preparation going well?

You gathered all of us here! What kind of ruse is this?

You were right.

But I hope you can forgive me just this once.

I'll prove that you were wrong, Mr. Jang.

I'll look forward to it.

It was all my doing. I should take responsibility.

The viper has returned with more poison.

You can start.