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That footage won't be disclosed.

Why not?

It'll be hard to determine

the cause of the accident
with the footage alone.

And even if we disclose it now,
it'll end up getting buried.

Mr. Song and Mr. Lee are very close.

Mr. Song will soon be appointed
Minister of Justice.

Then he'll do whatever it takes
to pressure the police and prosecution

But that accident cost someone's life.

Are you saying
we should turn a blind eye to it?

No, something will be done.

But Mr. Jang made the best choice
he could've made.

Unless the law and the system change,
nothing can be done.

And Mr. Jang is trying to change them.

I don't believe
that you've made the best choice.

What's your point?

I don't know much about politics.

But

I don't think this is right.

How could you change the world

when you disregard someone's life?

When did it start going south?

Don't trust Mr. Song and Mr. Lee too much.

They'll ditch you when you become useless.

I know.

And I'm just using them as well.

Take a good look at yourself now.

Who is the one that's being used?

If you're planning to help
Assemblyman Lee, just give up.

What if I stop you?

What will you do then?

Mutual interests formed
by misunderstandings and conflicts.

Life is entangled
like a messy skein of thread.

Tae-jun.

Don't get intoxicated
with what Mr. Lee has to offer.

A tangled skein of thread.

If you're going to fight with someone,

you must win at all costs.

I'll help you. Let's fight together.

Are you really going to keep fighting
till the end?

- Are you?
- I need to see through the fight.

When Mr. Song is appointed
Minister of Justice,

he'll gain authority to command
the entire prosecution service.

That won't happen.

Mr. Song...

won't be appointed as a minister.

Independent assemblyman,
Mr. Lee Seong-min,

is joining
the Legislation and Judiciary Committee.

Assemblyman Jang Yong-gi
resigned from the committee,

and Assemblyman Lee, who is now
on the Environment and Labor Committee,

will be taking his seat.

The more you try to untangle
the knotted skein of thread,

you won't be able to find the knot,
and it'll get tangled up even more.

In the end, the skein will be messier.

(CHIEF OF STAFF / AIDE)
(EPISODE 7)

What's wrong with this?

Damn it. What's wrong now?

Where did I put the scissors?

Where are my scissors?

Did I see that right?

(KIM MYEONG-SU)

I searched this place upside down
for this. Why is this here?

Unbelievable.

Gosh, where's my pass?

This is driving me crazy.

- What are you looking for?
- What?

It's nothing.

What is it?

You wore this suit, didn't you?

Well, Mom. Let me explain.

Remember Dong-su?
I had to wear it to Dong-su's wedding.

- To the wedding?
- Yes.

Is that so?

Wait, Mom.

Hands off.

Let go!

(HAN DO-GYEONG)

What are you up to these days?

Mom, it's...

It's been a month since
you stopped going to your classes.

I called your school.

What on earth are you doing these days?

Explain this. What is this?

Well, I've been going
to the National Assembly.

What? National Assembly?

Why would you go there?

I've been working at an assemblyman's
office to become a chief of staff.

Chief of staff?

You brat.
I supported you to be a civil servant.

- How could you pull a stunt like this?
- Wait, wait.

They are civil servants too.

- They are?
- Yes.

Look.

It says so here. Can you see?

So are you telling me
that you're a civil servant?

No, I'm just an intern now.

But if I keep working, I'll become one.

If I do, it'll be
a privileged government position.

What's that?

Well...

It's a special position.

A special position?

Is it some kind of specialized position?

Well, I guess you can say that.
It is special.

Mom, I'm late.

I'll tell you in detail tonight.

I'm sorry.

Hey, Do-gyeong.

Lee Chang-jin,
the CEO of Joojin Constructions,

visited the family of Mr. Yu Jin-su,

who lost his life in the conveyor belt
accident at the cement factory,

and apologized on his knees.

He stated that he'd cooperate
with the police investigation...

I don't know much about politics.

But

I don't think this is right.

How could you change the world

when you disregard someone's life?

Why did I do that? It's not like
I know anything about politics.

MR. OH

Yes, Mr. Oh.

Goodness.

Come in.

It's the schedule for the hearing.

(HEARING SCHEDULE)

(ASSEMBLYMAN LEE SEONG-MIN)

How could they replace the panel
when the hearing is around the corner?

Even if Chairperson Lee approved,
this isn't appropriate.

Mr. Song, you should go to Chairperson Lee
and make a complaint.

I'll round up the members
of our party and their staff.

If you meet with him now,

it might seem as if
you are exerting pressure.

That will only attract attention
to your hearing.

I doubt that this plan was concocted
from small fry like him.

Is it Kang Seon-yeong again?

Goodness.

I shouldn't have stirred up
a hornet's nest.

- Seriously. You're of no use.
- Sir...

Damn it.

(CHIEF PRESIDENTIAL SECRETARY)

There's never a quiet day
in our office, is there?

Goodness.

You didn't plot this
with Ms. Kang again, did you?

I asked just in case.

Look at how your face changed.

Goodness.

- Mr. Han isn't here yet?
- No.

How could an intern be late?

I sent him on an errand for something.

What? I can't send an intern on an errand?

You're all glaring at me.

Let's go.

- Yes, sir.
- Have a good day.

Have a good day, sir.

- Jong-uk.
- Yes?

Give me the list of members
of our party in Seongjin City.

Seongjin City? Hold on.

(LIST OF PARTY MEMBERS IN SEONGJIN)

Why do you need the list?

Because I'm grateful to them.

(JANG CHUN-BAE
DAEHAN PARTY)

The doors are closing.

Ms. Kang, I'd like
to offer my advice to you.

If you switch sides whenever
you get a chance, you won't survive here.

You must make your move
after securing your spot.

You only play with fire
when you don't know any better.

Thank you for your advice.

But it's too late.

I plan to play with a bigger fire now.

You're joining the Judiciary Committee
at a crucial moment.

- How does it feel?
- I'm a bit dazed.

As a newly appointed member
of the committee,

I must do my due diligence
not to harm the other assembly members.

What will you be focusing on
at Assemblyman Song's hearing?

The Minister of Justice

must impartially establish law and order.

The Minister's role
is very important in our society

as he must uphold the human rights
and supervise the prosecution.

Therefore, this position
demands higher standards

in terms of obeying the law and ethics
compared to other Cabinet Members.

I plan to verify and weigh
if the nominee, Assemblyman Song,

indeed carries such traits

from the perspectives of the people.

Things are bustling here.

Yes, it should be
for a happy occasion like today.

You have a point,

but it's too soon to tell

if this will be a happy occasion
or a tragic one.

Prepare for your happy occasion well.

I want to enjoy it too.

Hey, Ms. Kang.

Are you heading to Jungil-gu?

- Yes.
- Do your best.

You must maintain
a good relationship with the mayor.

That will help you gain more votes.

By the way, don't forget to add my name
to your lone-parent support project.

Okay, I will.

Don't you think you're being
too generous with Ms. Kang?

You never know when she's going
to stab us in the back again.

She's more than capable of doing so.

Put a tail on her.

Yes, sir.

We must keep a stronger grip on her
when she's trapped,

so she doesn't try to resist.

The committee seems to be going through
a rough patch. Will that affect you?

As you know, there are always arguments
and biting remarks at hearings like this.

If the hearing progress report
isn't approved,

it'll impose a great deal
of pressure on the Blue House.

As the former minister stepped down,

the President is even considering
to withdraw the minister appointment.

Please make sure the President
doesn't have to make that choice.

Please don't worry.
That should never happen.

Of course. Please have your tea.

Have your tea.

- I'll see you soon.
- Goodbye.

Damn it. That troublemaker, Lee Seong-min.

He has nothing to lose,
but he can be such a hassle.

Call up Lee Seong-min
and invite him out for a meal.

What do you plan on doing?

He doesn't have ambition,

so I'll make him ambitious.

Goodness.

(CONFERENCE ROOM)

I'd like your support
for the lone-parent support project,

so it runs smoothly.

Of course.
I'm looking forward to working with you.

Let's go back in.

Did the meeting go well?

Yes, his staff will contact you
regarding the project.

- Please proceed with it.
- Yes, ma'am.

How is the hearing
for the Minister of Justice going?

It looks like Mr. Lee will go all out
against Mr. Song at the hearing.

I heard he's focusing on
Mr. Song and Lee Chang-jin's relationship.

Ms. Kang, if I may ask,

are you planning
on helping Mr. Lee Seong-min?

It will be too much for him
to prepare for the hearing alone.

I'm just a bit concerned.

I understand his circumstances,
but this seems a bit risky.

I feel as if you're walking a thin line
between Mr. Song and Mr. Jo.

I know.

That's why I need your help,

so I don't fall from it, Mr. Go.

I don't know how I can be of help to you,
but I will do my best.

Please buy me a meal.

Did anything happen?

No.

I don't think you came to me
only for a meal.

You can tell me.

Give me a call if you need help.

Please lend me some money.

What is it for?

Don't ask me that.
Just lend me some money.

Out of everyone I know,
you're probably the richest lady.

How much do you need?

I need one million won.

Why? Do you not have that much?

By any chance,

are you considering

getting an abortion?

Does the assistant administrator
know that you've come to meet me?

Forget it if you don't want to.

Su-min.

Isn't she Su-min
from the lone-parent center?

Why did she come to see you?

It looks like she left the center.

Could you look into it?

Sure.

(ONE HEART PRINTING SERVICE)

Excuse me.

Hello.

- What brings you here?
- Mr. Oh Won-sik sent me on an errand here.

Mr. Oh sent you here? Hold on.

Tell him that I'd appreciate
his help next time too.

- Thank you. Have a good day.
- Sure.

We've been working in politics for long.

And our districts are placed
right next to each other's.

But we've been so distant to one another
for all this time.

Please make this brief.

I don't think we're close enough
to have a meal together.

You're right. I'll get to the point.

Seeing the path you've taken
as an assemblyman,

there is a great number of things
I could learn from you.

If everyone could work as hard as you do,

our dear country
will be a much better one.

But for you to handle all of your tasks,

don't you think
that you'd need more than four years?

Your term will mature next year.

You must get reelected

and continue to serve the country.

What are you trying to say?

At the last general election,

the candidate of our party

was disqualified
due to the corruption scandal,

and you got lucky
and became an assemblyman.

But I'm not sure if you'll have
such luck next year again.

You're an independent assemblyman
without any support.

The public support
continues to drop in your district.

Given your situation,
do you think you can be reelected?

So if you join our party...

I wasn't aware that you were
concerned about my reelection.

Mr. Lee, to serve a greater purpose
in our society,

a little bit of compromise is necessary.

"I'm getting into politics

because I want to empower the powerless."

That was

one of your campaign promises
in the last general election.

If you give up now,

who is going to protect
all those people that voted for you?

Or are you going to tell me

that you were just bluffing
to win more votes?

You see,
even water lilies are rooted in mud.

A little bit of mud

cannot mar
the graceful beauty of water lilies.

The flower must bloom again next year,
you know.

I won't bother trying to get reelected
if I must soil my hands and feet with mud.

And by the same token,
I can't support you.

I should get going.

An assemblyman like him really exists?

My goodness.

I came to coax him, not to be insulted.

That arrogant prick.
Look at him acting all upright and honest.

I'll meet with Assemblyman Lee one-on-one.

No, don't bother.

Let Won-sik handle him.

He won't lower his head.
Let's hit him in the neck

to show him how cutthroat
those in politics can be.

This is Yun Hye-won
from Mr. Song's office.

Right, I'll resend the missing documents
for the hearing.

- Da-jeong, did you check your e-mail?
- Okay.

Yes, I did.

Why are there
so many pre-hearing questionnaires?

- I can't even take a break.
- Pass me those reports, Mr. Kim.

I'm back.

Did Mr. Oh step out or something?

He's visiting the district office.

Where have you been?

I picked up the printed samples
of our policy handbook.

Come over here and organize these reports
for each office.

Sure.

(ONE HEART PRINTING SERVICE)

(SEONGJIN CITY
DAEHAN PARTY COMMITTEE)

Sir!

How have you been?

I haven't seen you at all lately.

What brings you here?

This pleasant breeze made me think of you,
Mr. Assemblyman. Here.

Assemblyman, my foot.
I took off my badge years ago.

Losing the election once doesn't mean
you can never wear the badge again.

What's this random blabbering about?

I was told to oversee this district
because I lost.

Assemblyman Song is ruthless.

Giving you this position

was his thoughtful decision
for next year's election.

Sir, you should crush Lee Seong-min

and make a comeback.

Look at Seongjin City.

It's become a hot mess
since that man got elected.

He's even trying to cancel
the projects that you were working on.

You need to get reelected

to represent the city next year
and take good care of it.

Let's be honest. Did he beat you last time

because he's more competent than you are?

He was just lucky.

Why did the prosecution
investigate me right then?

Who doesn't spend money during campaigns?

Exactly.

So? What are you trying to suggest?

Listen.

But if I step in, it won't look good.

Of course,
you shouldn't get directly involved.

(FOR THE ORDINARY PEOPLE)

I was going through the list
of party members

and found the right man for this.

Do you remember that man
who helped you during your campaign?

He was a CAO of a township.

He's still a committed member
of our party.

- He'd be perfect for the job.
- Yes.

Give him any position,
and he'll do a great job.

Will it really be okay though?
You know who he is.

I sure do.

And that's why he's perfect for the job.

(ASSEMBLYMAN SONG HUI-SEOP'S OFFICE)

Ms. Yun, we're heading out to eat.
Do you want to come?

I'll eat in a bit. You guys go ahead.

All right, then.

What shall we eat?

Whatever you like.

I know of a great place.

Ms. Yun, I'm stepping out for some food.

Okay. Just a second, Da-jeong.

- Yes?
- About our policy handbook...

Did we send the print job
to One Heart Printing Service?

- No, we use a different print shop.
- What about the district office's?

Mr. Oh takes care
of all the print materials for them.

Can I see the report Mr. Oh requested?

The one on policy research
and development service.

Sure.

(RESEARCH ON SEOBUK MARKET
AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANS)

Hello, this is One Heart Printing Service.

Hello, this is Assemblyman Song's office.

Right, yes.

Mr. Oh wants to place a bookbinding order
for our policy handbook.

Would 200 be enough, as usual?

Sure. I'll send you the file via e-mail.

Okay, great. Thank you.

(EXPENDITURE DETAILS)

(2,000 COPIES)

Mr. Jang.

The doors are opening.

Mr. Jang.

Well...

I'm really sorry about yesterday.
I didn't know any better.

I'll work harder from now on
and try to learn from you.

You don't need to apologize.

Everything you said is right.

You want to be a chief of staff?

Even so, you don't need to copy me.

If you want to survive here,

just act on your beliefs.

I'll work hard.

Did you gather
all the requested documents?

No, not yet.

Everyone on the committee
requested basic stuff,

except for Mr. Lee Seong-min
who sent a lengthy list.

He even contacted the prosecution
for case files

from when Mr. Song was a prosecutor.

He even requested those files?

It looks like the prosecution
has already sent him a few things.

Lee Seong-min can't analyze
the case reports on his own.

I bet Kang Seon-yeong will help him.

I guess she really plans
to play with a bigger fire.

He requested all of that?

I'll do my best to make sure
the sensitive stuff won't be disclosed.

Just send everything over.

He won't have time to read them anyway.

What do you mean?

Assemblyman Lee won't be able
to prepare for the hearing.

With all that's going on,
he won't even care about the hearing.

I asked our party members in Seongjin City
for help.

Hey, if Lee Seong-min finds out about
it, he won't let it slide.

Gosh. Don't worry, sir.

I hired someone

whom even Lee Seong-min can't ignore.

When Mr. Song was a prosecutor,

he worked on five cases
related to Lee Chang-jin.

Then shouldn't we bring him in
as a witness?

Both the ruling and opposition parties
will have to agree on it,

including Mr. No of the opposition party,
Mr. Ahn of our party,

and the chairperson
of the Judiciary Committee.

They all support Mr. Song.

Let's request additional documents
to strengthen our case.

- Okay.
- Where is Assemblyman Lee Seong-min?

- Where is he hiding?
- Where is he?

- Can I help you?
- Move! You're not him.

You can't go in.

Step aside.
I told you that I have to meet him.

- Please wait...
- Move!

What? We've been waiting all this time!

- Stop bullshitting us.
- Tell him to come out!

- Come out!
- You can't...

The redevelopment was decided a long ago.

How could you try to stop it now?

- It's ridiculous.
- Hundreds of people agreed on it, okay?

I voted for you because of my son.

What the hell is this about?

Sir, please calm down.

Please wait until we sort things out
with the merchants.

They have nowhere to go.
They're struggling, you know.

Are you saying we, the landlords,
aren't struggling?

- That's right!
- After being renters for years,

we saved up and bought out properties.

- Yes!
- Exactly!

If a small piece of land
and a home are all we own,

- we're also considered the working class.
- Yes, absolutely!

- Cut it out!
- Please hear me out first.

We don't need to hear your bullshit!

We won't even take a step
out of this place

until the construction resumes,
so consider yourself informed.

- Yes!
- We won't even budge.

- Everyone, sit down!
- Okay.

- Let's all sit down!
- Sit.

- Goodness.
- You can't do this here.

Sir, you can't be doing this here.

- Oh, my goodness.
- There are cameras here.

- My gosh...
- Oh, no!

- Everyone, leave.
- No photos, please.

- My gosh.
- Are you all right?

- Please leave.
- Goodness.

- How could an assemblyman...
- Is he a thug or what?

- Assemblyman Lee Seong-min hit me!
- Gosh.

- Call security.
- Call them.

- In an assemblyman's office...
- This is crazy.

- We're here to submit a complaint.
- Look.

- I won't even budge.
- We need a solution.

- You saw he hit me.
- My gosh.

- Oh, boy. My goodness...
- Excuse me.

Ouch, my back.

Make way for him.

Dad!

I got injured in Assemblyman Lee's office.

Your father is one feisty man.

"Father"?

That's his father?

Oh, boy. My back still hurts.

I should get an X-ray done tomorrow.

Were you promised a position
in return for this?

By some sly bastard?

Hey, if the redevelopment commences
because of me,

I certainly deserve a position.

So what?
Are you going to run for election again?

Why can't I?

That prick, Lee Seong-min...

As an assemblyman, it is his duty
to make sure his district prospers.

How could he halt the project
because of a few merchants?

I heard your boss
will benefit from the project

once the construction commences.

I'll see this through,
so just leave it to me.

Stop.

Please.

- Don't be like this.
- You have no idea what's going on.

Don't get involved
when you don't even have a clue.

You see, this is like a battlefield.

Some will die tomorrow,
and some will live.

Will you be that foolish
for the rest of your life?

- What did you say?
- You're not a man of power.

So know your place and don't
cause trouble if you want to help me.

You little...

How dare you say that to your father?

Do me a favor.

Please.

I've told you that this is...

I mean...

This is my life, so don't meddle in it.

Okay, fine.

I won't meddle in your life,
so you should mind your own business too!

Is this also Oh Won-sik's doing?

- Yes.
- Your father...

Let's not talk about that.

And stop helping Assemblyman Lee.

The prosecution will deny
all his requests for the case files.

He can't prove the links
between Lee Chang-jin and my boss.

It won't be easy since you must have
prepared thoroughly.

No one wants him to be appointed
Minister of Justice more than you do.

If Assemblyman Song
does become the Minister of Justice,

will he really hand his district
over to you?

Uigwang City has been his district
for 16 long years.

Will he really give it to you easily?

As much as you don't trust him,

I'm sure
he doesn't fully trust you either.

Had he fully trusted you,
he would've already told you everything,

including all his flaws and corrupt deeds.

Is there anything you know though?

He told you nothing
about rigging the floor leader election.

I know why you joined Samil Association.

What if things work against them?

Have you thought about
who will be their first scapegoat?

- You, whom they can discard easily.
- I am prepared for that.

I'm willing to take that much risk.

Must I give up when I've come this far?
Don't you feel the same way?

Yes, I know that
neither you nor I can really give up.

- But I want you to...
- What the heck do you want me to do?

We started at very different places.

You know how I got this far
from the bottom of the barrel.

I just need to take one more step forward.

Just one more step.

Don't worry.

(ASSEMBLYMAN SONG HUI-SEOP'S OFFICE)

Mr. Jang.

Mr. Oh

has been embezzling
our research and development funds.

A part of it was spent
on printing our policy handbook,

but he submitted fake receipts.

And his reports are basically collections
of excerpts from other reports.

How many times has he done this?

Twelve in total, including
his recent report on Seobuk Market.

So far, he's received over 50 million won
for these things.

Some of it went out as research expenses,

and the rest was spent
on covering the printing costs.

As for the Seobuk Market report,
2,000 copies should've been printed,

but he only ordered 200 copies.

I think the print shop is returning
the rest of the money to him.

Who did the research?

It was done by our interns.

Mr. Han's name is on the list as well.

(RESEARCH BY HAN DO-GYEONG)

How's it going? Are you liking the job?

Yes, sir. I'm doing my best.

- Do you know him?
- Mr. Oh recommended me for this job.

All right, it's time to watch the news.

Let's see.

People who want the redevelopment
in Seongjin City to commence

visited Assemblyman Lee Seong-min
and made complaints.

He's doing great.

Assemblyman Lee's staff
tussled with the protesters,

- which left one of them injured.
- My goodness.

Whoever wrote that article
did a great job.

The injured is preparing
to take legal action.

Da-jeong, I need some caffeine.
Could you make me a cup of coffee?

- Sure.
- Sixty percent of the residents

granted their consent
for the redevelopment,

but the project has been put on hold

- because of those who are against it.
- Hey, Do-gyeong.

- Here you go, sir.
- Thank you.

Did you pick up the samples?

Here you go.

Thanks.

What are you doing?

Hey, you little...
Give it back, you prick!

You son of a bitch.

You piece of...

I'll return everything I've received
to the secretariat.

It was made for internal purposes,

so no one will find out...

- You bastard, how dare you.
- Sir!

You son of a...

You prick...

Lie low until I call you.

Yes, sir!

Get home safely, sir.

Jang Tae-jun, that piece of shit.

Mr. Oh told me that it's something
that's done customarily.

I didn't know it'd cause such a big issue.

I'm so sorry.

Do you think that's a good enough excuse?

You should at least be able to tell
what's right and wrong.

Are you saying it's okay
to do whatever you're told?

I want you to leave.

- Mr. Jang.
- Do you think you deserve to be here?

Get out of here right now!

(HAN DO-GYEONG)

(SUWON DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE,
PRESS RELEASE)

Ms. Kang, aren't you
going to get off work?

Yes, I should.

You can go home first.

I'll be off then.

(NON-PROSECUTION CASES)

Yes, this is Kang Seon-yeong.

We called you because
she had your business card.

What happened?

She took unprescribed abortion pills
in order to get rid of the baby.

She needs to receive surgery right now.
But we need her family's consent.

Do you have any of their numbers
by any chance?

My goodness, Tae-jun.

- Hello.
- It's been so long.

You haven't even called lately.

- You're so mean.
- I'm sorry.

- Come inside.
- I brought you something.

It's green plum tea, your favorite.

My goodness, this really wasn't necessary.

Please come inside.

(PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION)

(LABOR STANDARDS ACT)

Is Hyo-jin doing well?

Yes, of course.

She always goes on
about how much she misses you.

My goodness, look at this.

He must have never used this.

No, he hasn't.
He says he prefers ballpoint pens.

He picks it up every now and then
when he comes home drunk.

But to be honest, he isn't using it
because he doesn't want it to wear out.

(CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING ELECTED
JANG TAE-JUN)

Sit down and have some of this.

Okay.

We don't have much to serve.

Gosh, don't say that.

When you used to work with my husband,

you'd always drop by our place after work.

You've been too distant lately.

I'm sorry.

Honey, you're home.

Hey.

Don't worry about what your father did.

I'm sorry.

I'll make sure he doesn't file a lawsuit.

So don't worry.

You came here to tell me that?

No, I just came

because I felt frustrated.

Let's drink.

Back in the old days,
we'd always reconcile

over a couple of drinks
after we had a fight.

But now, it's only making me feel
more concerned.

I know you're worried about me.

But right now,
you should be worried about yourself,

not me.

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.

Tae-jun.

Listen to me, just this once.

If you go too far,
you won't be able to come back.

What about you?
Why don't you ever listen to me?

I'm saying this because I'm worried.

Mr. Song won't let you off the hook.

I know.

But I still need to do
what needs to be done.

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?

Darn it.

After we drink this,

let's not see each other for a while.

There's no time to agonize
over a tangled knot.

Right now, it is time to cut the knot

and think about what to do next.

Where are the answers
to Ms. Oh's questions?

- I just finished writing it.
- Okay.

Mr. Kim's office just sent us
an additional questionnaire.

We have so much work to do.

Mr. Han.

Please give me the 2017 hearing report
of the Minister of Justice.

(SECRETARY
HAN DO-GYEONG)

- Here.
- Thanks.

Here.

(REPORT OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS)

(ACT ON THE COLLECTION OF PREMIUMS
FOR EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE)

(ASSEMBLYMAN SONG
REPORT OF PROPERTY)

(QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ASSEMBLYMAN SONG)

I can't find anything on him.

There's not a single issue.

Is this even possible?

Mr. Song is even planning
to run for the presidency

after his time as the Minister of Justice.

He would have made sure
not to leave a trace.

Mr. Jang wouldn't have overlooked it
if he had found anything suspicious.

How about we approach it
from another angle?

Let's look into the people
who gave money to Mr. Song.

It's Youngil Group's slush fund case.

Mr. Song was in charge
of the investigation.

Sung Yeong-gi is the honorary chairman
of Youngil Group.

He's no longer in office.

But he still exerts his influence
over politicians and businessmen

through Samil Association.

Where do you think Samil Association
gets their money

that makes them so powerful?

The association is a social gathering
among former and current assemblymen,

but it's a known fact that they still
intervene in many social issues.

Mr. Song joined the association
right after he took on this case.

He definitely would have
turned a blind eye on the case.

But they didn't give us the case materials

saying there were no records
since it happened long ago.

After Mr. Sung became
the honorary chairman,

there was an issue
with his inheritance tax.

And that's when the FSS checked
all his borrowed-name bank accounts.

Mr. Song definitely would've
received some money from him.

Mr. Song can stop the prosecution from
handing over any materials, but not the FSS.

We'll need help

from other assembly members
to dig into something this big.

But they're all very cautious
because Mr. Song is currently in office.

If we raise suspicions,
they won't be able to stand still.

Let's start out with the press.

Are we done with
the opposition party's questionnaires?

We're only left with additional
questionnaires from Mr. Jang and Mr. Lee.

Give me Mr. Lee's questionnaire.

Here.

Have some coffee, everyone.

I really needed some coffee.

Thanks.

Mr. Jang.

Take a short break.

- Thanks.
- Sure.

This is so nice.

My gosh, it's nice and refreshing.

Next on the news.

The hearing for the nominee for the
Minister of Justice is in two days.

And suspicions regarding Assemblyman Song
have started to arise.

Assemblyman Lee requested the FSS
for files regarding the Youngil Group case

saying Assemblyman Song might've been
lenient with the company

back when he was in charge
of the company's slush fund case.

The opposition party has decided
to start an investigation into it,

and this could cause some trouble
during the upcoming hearing.

Call the FSS and get the files.

- Okay.
- Okay.

Is there anything I should know
about Youngil Group?

No, you don't need to worry
about anything.

They're causing a fuss over something
that happened so long ago.

They're now trying to put me in trouble because
they couldn't find anything I did wrong.

Sir, I need to know
in order to prepare for the hearing.

How far were you involved in the case?

I told you not to worry!

You don't need to worry
about anything else.

Just focus on preparing for the hearing.

See you later, sir.

Did you call the FSS?

They already sent the files
to Mr. Lee's office.

They agreed to send us the files as well.

But those files are the results
of the investigation

into Youngil Group's
borrowed-name accounts.

If there's any evidence that shows
that Mr. Song received money from them,

it'll give him a fatal blow.

(COURIER SERVICE)

Hey, it's me.

I have a favor to ask.

If they trace Youngil Group's money,

they'll find out where Samil Association
gets the funding.

Sir, do you have any way to stop this?

Everyone has a right to speak,

so I can't stop Mr. Lee Seong-min from
talking just because I'm the chairperson.

Darn it.

I'm more than glad to have our member
become the Minister of Justice,

but this is way too risky.

We'll end up losing a lot more

than what we gain.

If Youngil Group becomes a public issue,

Chairman Sung won't stand still.

- Goodbye.
- Goodbye.

Goodbye, sir.

Goodbye, sir.

Chairman Sung is currently abroad. I'm not
sure if I should report to him about this.

This is quite a tough situation.

I'll take care of it.

So just stay quiet.

Do you have a good idea?

Are you thinking about using Jang Tae-jun?

My goodness.
It's going to be a waste to lose him,

but at least it'll help us
get out of trouble.

Did you purposely make him
take care of all your mess until now

so you could use him like this?

My goodness.
You're a very scary man, Mr. Song.

- Mr. Lee.
- Yes?

By any chance,
does Tae-jun have anything on you?

Well, I wouldn't exactly put it like that.

But I found out

that he's a very ambitious man.

I'm sure you didn't come empty-handed
to settle a deal.

So tell me.

Let's hear what you have to say.

In order to become the minister,

you'll have no choice

but to hand over the floor leader position
to Chairperson Lee.

What will you be offering me?

You know the Minister of Justice has authority
over the prosecution's personnel matters, right?

There are way too many positions
to fill the organization

with just the people of my own.

Are you sure there will be
a position for me?

You can turn down the offer
if you don't like it.

But you see, you need

to become the Minister of Justice first
in order for this deal to be valid.

How are you going to deal with the issue
regarding Youngil Group?

They're doing everything
they can to hurt me,

so I'll have to let them
bite off my arm if that's necessary.

Are you okay with losing someone
that's so good at his job?

What's the use of keeping a cow
that's done doing its job?

It'll only cost me money to feed it.

Now, it's time to butcher and eat the cow.

(HANSUNG LAUNDRY)

My goodness.

I was just getting ready to close.

Are you here to have it dry-cleaned?

- Mom, is it this one?
- I told you there's one that's washed.

Why did you bring out a new one?

Ms. Yun.

You forgot to take these,
so I brought them.

Thank you.

(PERSONNEL RECORD
HAN DO-GYEONG)

What are you planning to do?

I'm going to study

for the civil service exam again.

Didn't you say you wanted
to become a chief of staff?

You once asked me

why I started working here.

(DODAM DAILY)
(YUN HYE-WON)

(EXCLUSIVE)

(DODAM DAILY)
(REPORTER YUN HYE-WON)

(HANJANG CONSTRUCTIONS, SUSPICIONS ARISE...)

(SHIN JAE-GYEONG RAISED SAFETY ISSUES
BUT WAS COMPLETELY IGNORED)

Hye-won, wait.

You told me
you won't disclose Mr. Shin's identity.

How could you disclose his name?

You promised to protect his identity.

That gives us no public confidence.

We had to reveal his identity
for the article.

Then what about Mr. Shin?

He had faith in me!

What's important is the article,
not the whistleblower!

What happened?

Next on the news.

Mr. Shin, the whistleblower
of Hanjang Constructions' blueprint edits,

tried to commit suicide.

He was taken to the hospital
after having tried to commit suicide

by burning charcoal in his car
early this morning.

And he is currently
lying in the hospital unconscious.

Mr. Shin, who used to work
at Hanjang Constructions,

found out about the company's irregularity
and reported it

to the press for the public good.

However, once his identity got revealed,
he was pressured by the company,

and his colleagues...

I thought I'd be able

to become the eyes and ears of the weak

once I became a reporter.

But

there was absolutely nothing I could do.

I couldn't even protect the person
who trusted me

and told me everything.

So I felt helpless.

I may not be able to protect anyone,

but I felt like I should at least try
to make the world a better place

where people don't need such protection.

That's why I started doing this job.

Don't give up.

Mr. Han,

you must work in this field
for the sake of Yu Jin-su's grandmother.

And it doesn't have
to be at Mr. Song's office.

As long as you stick to your beliefs,

I'm sure you'll find a place
where you can work at.

I'll be off now.

Mr. Jang, aren't you tired?

My gosh.

Good work.

Thank you. You too, sir.

Mr. Jang.

What do you mean?

You've done enough.

I want you to stop
helping Mr. Lee Seong-min.

I thought you were also against

Mr. Song becoming the Minister of Justice.

When the game changes,
I should change the way I think.

Joojin Chemical's CEO will be
attending Assemblyman Song's hearing today

as a witness regarding Assemblyman Song's
candidacy for the Minister of Justice.

Both the ruling and opposition party
have come to an agreement

and picked the witness to resolve
the suspicions regarding Assemblyman Song.

Ms. Kang.

Did you hear that Lee Chang-jin will be
attending the hearing as a witness?

- Yes.
- Things aren't going the way we planned.

Take a look at this.

- He's here.
- Come on!

- Sir!
- This is your first confirmation hearing.

- Tell us how you feel.
- How do you feel?

- Did both parties agree on...
- Sir.

- Tell us how you feel.
- How do you feel?

- Are you prepared?
- You're smiling.

- Sir, please give us a word.
- Please tell us how you feel.

- Sir, how do you feel?
- Please tell us how you feel.

- Sir!
- Sir, please!

Please tell us how you feel.

Mr. Song, how did Lee Chang-jin end up
getting chosen as a witness?

The opposition party and Lee Seong-min
kept causing a fuss,

so I had no choice.

It's actually for the better.

I can use this chance
to resolve all the suspicions.

- It won't be that bad.
- But sir...

Is that the answer sheet?

Yes, sir.

Don't worry.
He won't say anything unnecessary.

What is it?
I don't have time to chat.

Tae-jun, how far are you involved
with Mr. Lee Chang-jin?

Let's talk about this next time.

We need to talk now.

Tell me what kind of deal
you had with him.

There's a copy of the CCTV footage.

Where is the copy?

I have it.

I'll give it to you

when I join the National Assembly.

I've already told you everything.

It's the questionnaire
from Mr. Ahn's office.

Read what's written on it.

(MR. SONG, ARE YOU AWARE)

(MR. JANG USED YOUR AUTHORITY
TO THREATEN MR. LEE CHANG-JIN?)

Mr. Ahn is one of Mr. Song's closest men.

He wouldn't have added this question
without discussing it with Mr. Song.

Your name is being mentioned here.

It's weird enough
that Mr. Lee got picked as a witness.

They're trying to blame you
for all the suspicions regarding Mr. Song.

They're going to make it
look like it was all your doing.

We will now begin

the hearing for the nominee
for the Minister of Justice

based on Article 65, Clause 2
of the National Assembly Act and Article 4

of the Personnel Hearing Act.

(CABINET MEMBER NOMINEE)

During my 20 years as a prosecutor,

I felt rewarded that I was able
to fight against injustice

and take care of people who had to suffer.

And during the past 10 years
as an assemblyman,

I stuck by my belief and worked very hard

to protect liberal democracy
and bring order and righteousness

to our national law.

If this question gets asked,

Mr. Song will only be left
with one choice.

He'll discard me.

The people of our country
have constantly been disappointed

because of the Ministry of Justice
and the prosecution.

And I'm very well aware
that they're seeking for a reformation

within the Ministry of Justice
and the prosecution.

Thus, I believe the Ministry of Justice
and the prosecution

- must look back on their faults
- What a smooth talker.

and be determined to change
and start anew.

If I become the Minister of Justice,

I will make sure the Ministry of Justice
becomes an organization that is just.

If I'm given the opportunity
to serve as the Minister of Justice,

I will work hard to serve my country
and its people

in the best way that I can.

Thank you.

(CHIEF OF STAFF / AIDE)

Even a tiger eats its own cub
if it's cornered.

He's trying to put all the blame on me.

He was planning
to pin everything on Tae-jun.

The authority has put out an APB
on Mr. Jang.

We won't be able to save Tae-jun.

Let's stop here.
He's too big of a fish for us to catch.

- Let's start with this.
- Let's try everything we can.

Find Jang Tae-jun
and bring him to me right now!

Will Mr. Song let you?

I'll show you what happens

when you treat me with arrogance.

I'll bite off the tiger's neck
if I have to.

Subtitle translation by Ja-won Lee