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Previously on Uncle Samsik..

Hey. What's the matter? What's going on?

Kill Yoon Palbong.

I'm so afraid.

I keep seeing An Minchul in my dreams.

Uncle Samsik, you are the only one I can count on.

Right.

As you wish.

Those with power and with money

will do everything they can to stay out of the mud

while wearing their best shoes.

Why do you think he's asked me to kill Yoon Palbong?

Just wait.

I'm all that certain that he'll try to kill me next.

We need to get the upper hand.

But now, you're so slow. Are you just getting old?

Or could it be you're hiding something from me?

We'll die if we don't do something extreme.

Have you met with Cha Taemin?

You mean you don't want Taemin doing it?

The Sineui Alliance is worthless.

It's a puppet exploited by your ambitions.

Is that why you betrayed me?

Taemin tore my heart wide open.

He betrayed me.

During my greatest time of need, Cha Taemin abandoned me, he left me!

If he wants my forgiveness,

tell him that no matter what,

he must do this.

Kang Seongmin.

What are you planning to do with him?

I'll have to stop him and end his political career.

He has to be stopped before he even gets close to being president.

Well, there's no need to read it thoroughly.

How long can we get an exact copy of it?

Shit, do you know what Samsik is up to right now?

I said I'll take care of it.

So An Yosub is…

is replacing me with Kim San?

I must beat Kang Seongmin…

in order to live.

Perhaps getting close to Kim San would be useful here?

Thank you.

Not at all. I feel like…

Well, isn't that what my role is?

Even if everyone in the world told me I should not trust Uncle Samsik,

I'd still put my trust in you.

Taemin has his eyes on us.

- Taemin is going to kill me! - I know.

But I'm here to protect you.

Taemin, he…

he must be dealt with quickly.

All right?

Sineui Alliance Charter

Can you tell the difference?

Sineui Alliance Code of Conduct Kang Seongmin

You've saved me once again, Uncle.

Have you heard anything from Uncle Samsik?

I'm sure he has his ways.

He's got the Sineui Code of Conduct with Kang Seongmin's signature.

Once the coup is complete, Kang Seongmin will be executed

in a legal manner.

Are you sad to see him go?

For these 20 locations, we can't use any of our normal methods.

Are you saying that we would need to use force?

I'm saying we steal the ballot boxes.

Samsik can manage.

He's good at things like that.

Choi Minkyu made another ridiculous request.

The opposition is too far ahead in some districts.

Don't tell me… the ballot boxes?

Has the man gone insane?

Choi Minkyu is the one forcing him to do it.

Are you defending Kang?

Why would I do that?

Do you think we're doing this for Kang Seongmin?

Stealing ballot boxes is dangerous. Don't do it.

It's fine as long as we are discreet.

They're sure it was Cha Taemin?

Stop taking orders from Uncle Samsik.

We're taking the ballot boxes.

Cha Taemin has stolen the ballot boxes…

Are you serious?

We won!

I'm Cha Taemin.

Do you see that truck behind me?

The ballot boxes are in there.

Have you checked the ballot boxes?

We have to get rid of Samsik, once it's done.

Uncle Samsik is someone that we can depend on.

But he knows about everything!

I will be the only one dealing with Samsik, all right?

You don't get to tell me what to do with my guys.

This mess is all because of you, after all.

Uncle Samsik

Uncle Samsik

Kang Seongmin

The Code of Conduct?

- We burnt that. - Pak Jiwook held on to the original.

Pak Jiwook…

The original?

Yeah, that's right.

I've told you this time and time again.

That bastard Pak Jiwook. That ex-Japanese cop.

I told you to watch out for him…

What about the ballot boxes?

Did you at least take care of them like I told you?

The ballot boxes…

About the ballot boxes…

Taemin took the boxes.

Why would Cha Taemin take them?

So he could tip off Aemin Daily,

which he's already done.

You didn't keep an eye on Pak Jiwook, the ballot boxes were stolen,

and now you're just standing around uselessly

after An Kichul said he'd kill me?

I'm sorry.

What do you think will become of me if this gets printed?

I don't know what to say.

You said you'd keep tabs on An Yosub.

What the hell have you been doing?

Why is all of this Uncle Samsik's fault?

What?

Whoever gave the order is to blame.

I don't get why you're putting this all on him.

Uh, he has a tendency to be a little too direct, sir.

- Please excuse... - No, I'm not trying to be direct.

Albright.

Valedictorian.

The fuck do you know?

What's that?

Don't act like you're innocent.

You're planning to push me aside and take all the credit.

What? Thought I didn't know?

You always knew the ballot boxes would be stolen.

Why didn't you do anything about it?

Don't be such a hypocrite.

- You and I are the same. - I am nothing like you.

I poured my blood and sweat into that scholarship.

I wasn't raised lavishly by parents who sold out their country, like yours.

- Raised lavishly? - What's gotten into you two?

You know better than this!

You think I was raised lavishly?

Uncle, you know very well that I wasn't.

I know. Of course I do. I know.

Assemblyman Kang Seongmin has been through real hardship.

How much longer are you going to clean up after him?

Clean up after me?

Hey.

Who do you think Uncle Samsik has to thank for making it this far?

It's all thanks to the Kang family, of course.

God, he treats you like a slave.

No. He's not a slave.

A slave is what we call people like you.

You're a slave the way you cling to Uncle and can't ever break free...

Calm down. Now is not the time for this.

We need to stop An Kichul!

There must be something we can do.

Yeah, there is.

What is it?

Martial law.

Martial law?

When people find out that the ballot boxes were taken,

what do you think is gonna happen?

Protests are being staged all over the country.

If martial law is declared,

the 15th Division will be first to infiltrate.

If we let them infiltrate, we lose our chance.

Samsik, when exactly are we planning to bleed Kang Seongmin dry?

We need to keep Kang Seongmin alive for now.

He's useful in fighting Kichul for us.

Oh, but I thought he was your "Dear Kang Seongmin."

That was just a slip of the tongue in the heat of the moment, that's all.

Listen, I'm done with him, all right?

Fine. I'll get the Democrats to protest outside the National Assembly.

Minister.

I always speak from the heart.

So do I!

Democracy stolen along with ballot boxes

General.

We backed away before. We can't do that this time, sir.

The 15th Division, have they made any moves?

No. No, sir, no movement.

- Let's wait a little longer. - General.

Sir!

He brought all these troops together…

what's the point if we don't make a move?

The ballot boxes that the Liberal Party stole have been found!

The ballot boxes have been found!

Now get ready to protest at the National Assembly!

Assemblyman Sun, you must come join us.

Let's get out there.

General Choi.

Yes?

We can't afford to wait around till tomorrow morning.

It's just another few hours.

We don't know what to expect in the UN report.

If the results are something unexpected,

there'll be protests across the country.

They'll declare martial law.

We'll lose our opportunity.

The act is nothing without justification.

This is significant.

We've gotta be smart here.

That wasn't your stance…

at the Nakdong River Defense Line.

That's right, but we were at war then.

Yes, sir.

I understand.

What did An Kichul say?

He said that he would execute you in a legal manner.

Using the Code of Conduct?

The Cheongwoo Federation, and An Kichul, those ungrateful bastards,

I'll see to it that every one of them is killed.

How will you do that?

I possess the records of all the illegal political funds

that the Cheongwoo Federation fed politicians.

If the Cheongwoo Federation…

were to disappear, then what?

Even without the Federation, we will survive.

Has General Choi ordered the charge yet?

He's still waiting…

…until the UN investigators release their findings.

He's holding back like he did before.

Exactly.

That's what I've been trying to say.

Why don't we mobilize the troops ourselves?

What?

The 55th Howitzers and the 3rd Marines are ready to enter Seoul as we speak.

All we need is Capital Defense to block the 15th Division.

We'll never be able to change the world…

if we just wait for the generals' orders.

Hey, Captain Lee,

you're exactly right.

I like the way you think.

Gonna keep an eye on you.

- General. - Yes, what is it?

We have the 55th Howitzers and 3rd Marines standing by.

Let's mobilize them.

- What about General Choi? - We'll report to him later on.

What?

Are you insane? You'll report to him later on?

That doesn't make any sense!

All right, mobilize the troops but don't infiltrate yet.

Get moving.

Extra, extra! Read all about it!

Extra, extra! Read all about it!

Democracy stolen along with ballot boxes

General Choi. General Choi!

Yeah. What is it? What?

Capital Defense has mobilized its troops.

- What? - They're now headed to the Han River.

That bastard Doosik.

Considering this news,

I urge you to give the orders immediately.

What if martial law is declared?

Are you suggesting we fight the 15th Division?

What are the odds of winning?

Jang Doosik…

How could he? That damn bastard.

Corrupt election threatens democracy

"The 11th-hour effort of the established dictatorship…

has been to oppress the freedom of the people.

Those in power must come to their senses."

"We insist that those responsible for the Masan incident

face repercussions immediately."

"And to those responsible for stealing the election,

we demand justice for your illegal actions."

We demand a revote

- The police are here. - They're already here?

Shit.

"State workers should not get involved in politics,

and the police…

should always maintain a neutral position.

Our own constitutional civil rights must not be violated."

Fire if necessary. Do not take pity on anyone.

Yes, sir. Will do, sir.

What do you think those guns are for, huh?

How'd this happen?

Where'd the ballot boxes come from?

I don't know where they came from.

Have you checked with Samsik?

Our orders are to block the protests at all costs.

If necessary,

we will fire.

Sir!

Punish those responsible

for the Masan incident!

Punish them! Punish them!

We demand a reelection!

Reelection!

- Come on! Get together! - Defend democracy! Let's go!

- Defend democracy! - Residents are gathering!

- Please, march with us! - Let's go!

Yes. No issues here.

All troops in position.

General.

Reelection!

- It's invalid! - Reelection!

Wait, Jina, are you going too?

It'll be dangerous, maybe we shouldn't.

I promise I'll stay right by your side.

All right, but don't leave my sight for a second, okay?

Block the truck!

Take everything they've got! Get the truck!

Help them up!

Hurry! Let's go!

Soojin! Jina!

Come on! Hurry!

Come on, let's go.

Quick, get in.

- Jina, hurry! - Here. Get in!

We condemn the stolen election!

We condemn it!

Move aside. We're here peacefully.

Please disperse.

Listen here, the community has come out too.

Mister Sun, give us an hour. I'll let you through in an hour.

Don't you realize who I represent?

To Gyeongmudae! Let's go.

Let's go to Gyeongmudae!

Let us through!

Come on!

Get through them, let's go!

Come on!

We condemn the election!

We condemn the election!

You stole our votes!

The March 15 election was rigged! We demand a revote!

Do not point your guns toward your friends

This is the start!

We demand a reelection!

We will not be silenced!

We condemn the election!

Down with the Liberal Party!

Let's defend democracy with our lives

President,

you must declare martial law right away!

The protestors will head for Gyeongmudae if we don't act fast.

Have you had a chance to look over the UN documents?

Everything written here is true.

Collection and use of illegal campaign funds,

group voting…

They were all directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Liberal Party was just following orders.

They just declared martial law.

- Retreat. - General Choi.

Here's our chance. We can't back down now.

If they've declared martial law, the 15th Division will approach.

If we block the roads, we'll give ourselves a fighting chance.

If we retreat right now, it'll be like nothing happened.

Are you proposing that we fight the 15th Division?

We will retreat.

Retreat!

Wait! Stand down!

General Jang, we can't do this.

Can we win a battle against the 15th?

General!

You bastard!

You trying to get us all killed, you idiot?

Retreat! Do it now!

Yes, sir!

- Retreat! - Retreat!

Retreat!

The National Assembly should discuss the Korea-US Economic Agreement

and proceed with the relevant legislation within two months.

But there's bound to be an opposing public opinion though,

if there isn't already.

Rachael.

Chairman?

It doesn't matter.

It doesn't affect me.

Aren't we doing this so we can disregard such matters?

I hear you.

Just let me think it over.

Sir, martial law was declared a short while ago.

Apparently, the troops have retreated too.

All the troops on our side?

Yes, sir.

Why did they have to waste so much time dragging their feet?

Defend democracy!

Defend democracy!

Defend democracy!

Defend democracy!

End the corruption!

Everyone! Let's march to Gyeongmudae!

Defend democracy!

- Defend democracy! - Defend democracy!

- Defend democracy! - Defend democracy!

- Defend democracy! - Defend democracy!

- Defend democracy! - Defend democracy!

Let's remove the threats to democracy

- We demand a reelection! - We demand a reelection!

Defend democracy!

Reelection!

I never imagined so many people would take to the streets to protest like that.

Students,

Jina,

and Yeojin.

They were all out there.

Taemin.

I don't have a choice.

Defend democracy!

Hey, Kang Seongmin!

Defend democracy!

Hey!

What'd you say to the UN investigators?

Are you trying to wipe us all out?

Protestors, you must disperse!

We will shoot!

Protestors, you must disperse!

Shit.

We will shoot! You must disperse!

Stop there! Don't come any closer! Stop!

We will shoot! You must disperse!

Hurry up and get everything!

Let's go. Let's go. Hurry!

Hurry up and get out! Let's go.

Come on.

Damn it.

Hey, open this for me.

- Get out. - Get a key or something and open it. Hmm?

Get it open, come on.

I said get out.

Sineui Alliance Charter

The Sineui Alliance Code of Conduct

Fuck me. I found it.

- Someone's been shot! - Where?

I don't know.

- I need everyone back. - Clear out of this area.

Stay back, everyone back.

You need to clear out.

Sir, you need to stay back.

I think I saw a guy running that way.

Move back.

Uncle.

Uncle! Uncle Samsik!

Uncle.

Are you okay?

Here, sit down.

It's Taemin. Cha Taemin is after me.

It's too dangerous for you to be here.

Mister Pak will bring the car for you.

Thank you.

Don't worry about anything right now.

The Cheongwoo Federation…

Without it…

I… I'm nothing.

How could you say something like that? That isn't true at all.

You are way more valuable than the Cheongwoo Federation.

Don't lose hope now.

Uncle, I should've…

I should've treated you better.

I'm sorry.

Jina!

Over here! Someone is hurt over here!

Drop it, hold your fire.

Hold your fire.

Do not carelessly fire upon civilians.

Do not enter any buildings or homes without permission.

Above everything else, civilian safety is the highest priority!

Yes, sir.

General Choi.

Here we are. I brought the 15th Division.

Thank you, General.

You've done well.

Kang Seongmin.

Taemin, don't!

Kang Seongmin!

Even if everyone in the world told me I should not trust Uncle Samsik,

I'd still put my trust in you.

The world is a scary place.

You can't make a single mistake.

Not one mistake or failure is ever tolerated.

There was an explosion of people that spilled onto the streets instantly.

Ultimately, none of the promises or plans we made mattered at all.

What use would all that be?

No one could have predicted the way the winds would take us, or…

or how the waves would crash.

Turns out, there was nothing…

nothing I could do.

And all that I could do was live as if I was alone, out in the open sea.

Sometimes I feel…

I feel tossed aside in the world, completely abandoned.

I'm flooded with loneliness.

It's in those times that I find what I fear most of all…

is when that loneliness…

becomes familiar.