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(All characters, organizations, places, and events are fictional.)

How to deal with Jeongin Bank is the main issue...

of the current audit by the National Policy Committee.

The bank invested 17 billion dollars in Woojin Industries,

and their accumulated business loss...

is known to be a tremendous amount.

Regarding the liquidation of Jeongin Bank...

However, the chairman of the FSC has no sense of responsibility.

What did you do when the bank decided to go ahead...

and invest 17 billion dollars?

That's right. You let it slide and turned a blind eye to it.

He joined them in stealing money.

Sir, please watch what you say.

Amid the criticism, the opposition party...

attacked the government regarding the liquidation of Jeongin Bank.

It looks like they're going to use their clear identity as a strategy.

Hey, Dad.

Are you kidding me? Who do you think you're talking to?

(Chae Byung Hak, Former chair of SNU Economics Department)

You're going to participate in the national hoax, aren't you?

The government can't share all their policies with the public.

A bureaucrat should never stand before the public...

if he or she can't speak the truth.

Why? Because the moment they do,

they'll have to deceive the citizens.

Dad, the traffic light just changed.

I'll call you again later.

The issue with Jeongin Bank could be enormous pressure...

for the current administration.

The government hasn't been able to come up with any solutions...

regarding the liquidation of Jeongin Bank.

(Money Game)

(Episode 1)

(Chae Yi Hun, Chief of Financial Policy)

(Chae Byung Hak)

(Chae Byung Hak)

Yes, I just arrived and I'm entering the hall.

Yes, of course. I followed up on it.

What's going on?

(National Policy Committee Audit)

- Hold on. - It's not the time for that.

- Is this a joke? - Order, everyone.

- The people of this nation... - Thank you, Chairman.

I am Assemblyman Shin Sung Chul.

As the Corruption Crime Task Force revealed,

Woojin Industries...

committed accounting fraud of the amount of five billion dollars.

(Go Sang Ho, Chairman of the Financial Services Commission)

As its main creditor bank, Jeongin Bank was obviously careless.

I agree.

What about the government though?

I apologize.

Well, the bank president lost his job.

Are you apologizing just to shut me up?

The chairman will die in combat too.

Of course not, Mr. Shin.

- Do you have it all? - Yes.

How much in liabilities does Jeongin Bank have?

We're still trying to figure that out.

Sit right behind him...

so that you don't get caught on camera.

How much in liabilities do the banks in Korea owe?

And what percentage of that is owed by Jeongin Bank?

It's not the chairman's job to be aware of the exact number.

Chairman Go, is this a game to you?

Do you consider the National Assembly a joke?

I apologize.

How many companies in Korea worth over 30 billion dollars...

are in business with Jeongin Bank?

There are 42, sir.

I'm aware of there being 42.

You're aware of it?

What about the amount of non-performing loans?

Only the chairman will answer!

How can you not even be aware of this?

The level of incompetence is fully on display here.

You sitting behind him.

The one who just looked to the side.

Yes, you.

Please stand.

Tell me your name and appellation.

Please note that the people are watching.

I am Chae Yi Hun,

Chief of Financial Policy of the Financial Services Commission.

- Have you been working the case? - Yes.

How many companies in Korea worth over 30 billion dollars...

are in business with Jeongin Bank?

- There are 42. - Then,

how much in loans were taken out by shipbuilding companies in Korea?

That would be 28.1 billion dollars.

How much of that has been declared as non-performing loans?

That would be 2.4 billion dollars.

Unbelievable.

- What? - Seriously?

Is there a plan to solve the issues with Jeongin Bank?

There being one or not being one are both a problem.

He's asking Chief Chae...

to openly admit the chairman's incompetency.

Being pretentious enough...

to think that you always know more than the public.

That is the problem with bureaucracy.

It's not true though.

The public knows more than you think.

(Jincheon Training Center for Government Employees)

During the IMF Crisis,

the people had already been noticing how we were facing trouble.

But our seniors only focused on the fundamental index.

(Fundamental index: indicates a nation's economic status)

They were busy just crunching numbers.

I...

was outraged.

(Lee Hye Joon, Level-5 civil servant)

I hope you'll remember to always be humble...

and become a civil servant who listens to what...

the people have to say.

That'll be all for today.

Any questions?

I will only take one. Who will it be from?

Come on.

You.

Ask away.

Let me go first then.

Why did you become a civil servant?

Why?

To live a cushy life?

This isn't the job for you if that's your goal.

If a civil servant has it easy, the people will have it hard.

No, sir. I wanted to be someone who worked for the people.

- Here's my question then. - Sure.

You just said how furious you were...

with senior civil servants who only fixated...

on numbers and indexes during the IMF Crisis.

I'd like to ask what kind of a civil servant you are...

at this moment.

What are you getting at?

An insolvent enterprise made a bank go under too...

by lobbying those needed.

The bureaucrats are still only crunching numbers,

so nothing has changed.

Why won't you answer the question?

Is it true that you're using public funds...

to deliberating delay Jeongin Bank from going under?

Chief Chae,

will you keep adding water into a leaking jar?

- No. - Then...

What on earth is he doing? He should just keep his mouth shut.

Should Jeongin Bank be bought out?

Do you agree with that?

Look.

The people want to know the truth, so tell us.

A bureaucrat should never stand before the public...

if he or she can't speak the truth.

Why? Because the moment they do,

they'll have to deceive the citizens.

Yes, it is one of our options.

That nutjob.

He just lit up the bomb himself.

Then, tell me this.

The government said otherwise.

Sit.

So what you're saying is that how the government dealt...

with Jeongin Bank was wrong.

Is that it?

Yes.

- Hold on. - What?

- Seriously? - Is this a joke?

The government made the wrong decision?

How is this even possible?

What is this?

Is that the best you people can do?

What kind...

of a civil servant am I?

I refuse to comment.

Because...

that will differ depending on the volition...

of the person in the economic field.

(Volition)

The volition of the person in the economic field?

What exactly do you mean by that?

It's as is.

The volition of the person in the economic field.

(The Civil Servant That Can Make a Nation Prosper)

A volition...

that is icy cold and sharp.

It's not something...

that can be explained in words.

I hope you will be warm civil servants...

to the people of our country.

That is all.

How could you make a fool of our chairman like that?

I'm sorry.

What will you do about Jeongin Bank's stock tomorrow?

How will you handle it?

Fearing things like that is what put us here.

Going public may be the best way now.

You punk. Hey.

Do you think we kept our mouths shut because we can't think?

Seriously.

It was his personal opinion.

It isn't the government's position.

We'll make a public statement soon.

Okay.

The reporters are going crazy.

Don't talk to anyone in the media.

Release a public statement that it was his personal opinion...

- independent from the government. - Yes, sir.

You...

The chairman's position...

I'll decide tomorrow whether or not to kill you...

based on the stock price situation.

Seriously.

You were cool earlier. The kids loved you.

They should be honored to hear a lecture from him.

What college was that kid who asked the last question from?

She studied public administration at Minju University.

Minju?

I heard she applied to our division.

She came in third in the exam and has high grades in training.

She'll probably get in.

Financial Services Commission needs top talent.

She went to an industrial high school.

She worked after high school and put herself through college.

An industrial high school? One of these?

Gosh.

We can teach them along the way,

but would someone with that level of education understand?

Why? She's a self-made woman.

People like that are the ones that make history.

- We should at least buy you lunch. - No, no.

I need to get back. It's okay.

Okay, then.

- Good day. - You too.

- Thank you. - Same here.

He really did it this time.

Chae Yi Hun, that punk.

What did he do?

He said Jeongin Bank must be sold.

He put a bell...

on a cat.

They're even talking about who will be the next chairman.

They say you're the leading candidate.

Congratulations, Chairman Heo.

Stop that.

I've worked with him for 30 years now.

If he resigns because of this, he'll have nowhere to go.

Got that?

My apologies.

Have a nice day.

("Financial Services Commission May Get a new Chairman")

("Heo Jae Lead Candidate")

(Reassignments are being processed expeditiously...)

(as a disciplinary action in response to today's...)

(National Assembly hearing...)

- Auntie! - Seo Yun!

Hi.

Daddy's over there.

Let's go. Hurry.

What are you doing here?

Seo Yun said she missed her auntie.

Really? You're so sweet.

- Are you happy now? - Yes.

Hye Joon, hurry.

Mommy. Where are we going?

(1998 Jaeyoung Bank Headquarters)

(We will temporarily cease the following services as of today.)

(Checking services, Loans, Withdrawals over 5,000 dollars)

Get the bank manager out here.

What's going on here? We worked hard for that money.

Honey. Oh no.

- You can't do this to us! - Honey.

You said to use them!

The payment is due today!

Where's the bank manager?

- Honey! - Sir.

- What are you doing? - Sir!

I...

Sir!

Sir! Please. Please help me.

How could this be?

How could you not honor our checks?

Let go of me!

You scumbag. Why did you do this to me?

Don't you remember what you promised me?

Let go of me!

No...

Tell Daddy let's go home.

He'll listen to you.

Seriously.

Welcome back.

Gosh.

(Chief of Financial Policy Chae Yi Hun)

Okay. Tea.

Okay.

Stop by as soon as you're done.

Hey.

Hey, Sang Min.

It's like Siberia up there.

I'm tired. Let's talk later.

Hey, you. Mr. Chae.

Darn it. I knew he'd come.

Who are you to say that garbage in front of the National Assembly?

Tell me.

It's not like I was wrong.

Look at me!

Don't avoid me.

Is there another way?

- If there is, tell me. - You punk.

I'm talking about Chairman Go.

What will you do now? You totally ruined him.

What is he supposed to do now?

- Tell me! - Please.

Don't do this here in front of everyone.

Step aside before I punish you.

What will you do about this?

Tell me!

Mr. Chae, Chairman Go wants to see you.

- Right now? - Yes.

The chairman. The chairman wants to see him.

Darn it!

Fine. Go.

I'll be back.

It's because he supports the chairman.

How am I going to face the chairman?

Didn't you expect this? You knew the consequences.

Just now?

Yes, he just left.

But I came because he called. Where did he go?

He went to meet Professor Chae Byung Hak.

Professor... Professor Chae Byung Hak?

Yes.

Your legs are numb, aren't they?

No.

I told you I have nothing to say. Why are you being so stubborn?

Sir, please.

You should use your competence to keep your position...

instead of asking for help.

I never... Sir.

I never got the chance to show my competence.

Go home.

One call is all it takes.

The president may not listen to anyone else,

but he'll surely listen to you.

I can't even guess how many chickens we'll sell for dinner.

You should go home.

I need to fry them again anyway.

(Kkokkiojin Chicken)

- Hello... - Welcome...

Hey, what's up?

Chicken gizzards, chicken gizzards

Fry it so it's nice and crispy

You can't just throw that in there.

Soo Ho, you smelled like chicken poop last time.

My gosh, you punk.

Where are you coming from?

Oh, me? My mom...

offered me an apartment...

in Wirye New Town.

So I had to take care of the tax issue.

Get out of here, you jerk. It's dangerous in here.

Give me the gizzard.

Hey, take this. Now, get out.

So much time has passed,

but he's still a loser. My gosh, that punk.

My goodness.

He used to come running to me every time he got beat up.

He'd cry his eyes out as he called my name.

My gosh,

you have no idea how many guys I had to beat up back then.

Keep the chicken legs.

Hye Joon really liked the chicken legs last time.

Apparently, Ma Ri's coming as well.

Back when he used to hit on me,

I doubted that he'll ever grow up.

But how in the world did he become so rich?

Me?

Money is the best.

Then you should've married him.

Exactly. Why did you have to sweep me off my feet?

I promised that I'll make you rich.

When can we become rich by frying chicken?

Where are you going?

- Can we have some more radish? - Oh, okay.

Hye Joon's place.

The moving company is bringing her stuff today.

She told me she'll be home right after her piano lesson.

Here you go. Enjoy.

- What piano lesson? - She's taking piano lessons.

I don't get why she'd spend money on something so useless.

How will that ever help her in life? I'll see you.

- But... - Sir, is the chicken ready yet?

Thank you for helping me until so late.

Thank you.

(We buy and sell pianos)

I noticed that the piano is new.

Didn't you tell me that you're going to buy...

used furniture and household items on the web?

How much did this cost?

- The piano? - Yes.

3,000 dollars.

You're nuts. I can't believe you paid that much.

You nag so much.

You don't even know who used to sleep here.

Doesn't that bother you?

I don't mind.

You should've bought a new bed and a used piano instead.

Aunt, that's enough nagging.

Okay, fine.

(Lee Hye Joon Ministry of Economy and Finance)

Aunt, are you done cleaning the bathroom?

I need to wash the rag.

You made two mistakes.

You shared your personal opinion with the entire country.

Secondly,

if that's the judgment you made,

you should've announced it in a confident manner.

But you stood there slouching and unconfident.

How do you expect the public to trust your opinion?

You've done enough.

I don't want to be a coward anymore.

You know...

better than anyone...

that something needs to be done with Jeongin Bank.

That's why I wanted you to stay as a professor.

You don't have what it takes to become a minister.

- Dad. - That job has no honor,

and you're nothing but a salaryman.

If you're done,

I'll be off now.

Dinner's ready.

I have a dinner appointment.

I know you saved this for him because it's from Jeju Island.

I guess he's really busy.

There's still some left, right?

Yes, you can have it with him the next time he visits.

- I pickled it in salt... - You can have the rest.

- Thank you. - Bye.

- Sure. - Come again!

Sure thing.

Here you go.

This is a lot.

If only someone in our family becomes a minister one day.

Don't be ridiculous.

How so?

You know...

Just getting this far is enough to be proud of.

My professors at the university call me a miracle.

You always got good grades...

even though our family couldn't provide.

I just want to work hard...

and go on vacation from time to time.

It's now time you thought about marriage.

Are you insane? Why would she get married?

Don't even think about getting married...

and live your life as is.

Just remember to buy yourself a house.

Buying and selling a few houses...

will get you enough money to buy a building.

- Get the civil servant loan. - You know it.

Hi, guys.

- Look who it is. - Hey.

I hate workshops.

Why do people think that hiking is good for team-building?

- Hiking? - You went hiking?

It must've been awful. You hate hiking.

We go up there carrying bottles of rice wine and drink them.

What's the point of it?

You should suggest doing it at fried chicken joints.

It's not just alcohol you drink.

All those people going up there will end up damaging our nature.

Anyway, isn't it cramped for you two here?

The room you have here is tiny.

We live according to what we can afford.

Business has been slow, so why waste money on rent?

Will you stay the night?

I'll stay at Hye Joon's.

I don't want to ruin your alone time.

- But I just moved today. - Don't look at me.

Unbelievable.

The FSC was turned upside down.

I know.

Hye Joon, if there's anyone nice in the MOEF,

introduce him to Ma Ri.

- Her? - Yes.

I can do better.

I'm sure there are nice men at the broadcasting station.

Still, civil servants are best to marry at a time like this.

Stop telling them to get married.

No good will come from that!

Don't you get married either.

I will though and have three kids.

You must be crazy...

- to want to get married. - Gosh.

Shouldn't I though?

Unbelievable!

("Earning 400 Dollars Daily by Quickly Selling and Buying")

Let me see. C and C Bio...

(C and C Bio)

Darn.

My gosh. I thought you were a ghost.

I had to stand in front of boiling oil all day.

Just cope with it.

You startled me though.

Make sure it's on tight.

You don't want the product...

to drip into your eyes.

Hye Joon took the photos she took with my brother...

from when she was a little girl...

and placed them on top of her piano.

They made me realize how she must always...

think of her father.

You know how much your brother adored her.

He never remarried...

because he wanted to do right by Hye Joon.

Gosh, it's cold.

It's freezing.

When my brother...

had it rough,

he asked...

if we could pay back the money he lent us.

If we had paid him back then, could things have been different?

But it wasn't even much.

Still, it could've been enough...

to send Hye Joon off to a decent high school.

It's the path Hye Joon chose herself.

She wanted to quickly get a job and make a living.

I had my own daughter go to a top high school and university.

I'm the worst kind of aunt there is.

- What are you looking at? - Nothing.

Gosh.

Let's go to sleep.

Hye Joon!

Can you play that song?

The bright sunny day

Will be back

Go, Korea!

You will be able to do anything

If you put your mind to it

That's right.

The bright sunny day

Will be back

Team Germany is defeated...

You will be able to do anything

If you put your mind to it

The bright sunny day

Will be back

You will be able to do anything

If you put your mind to it

- Hello. - Hi.

(Floor Guide)

Welcome.

- Please have a seat. - Thank you, sir.

The training session began early this year, right?

The exam took place earlier this year,

so the training session was also moved up the calendar.

- I hear you scored in third place. - That's right.

I'm amazed, young lady.

How long did you study for the exam?

All throughout my four years in college.

- And your major? - Public administration, sir.

At which university?

Minju University, sir.

Do well then.

You're dismissed.

We should get going.

(Invigorate the Economy and Bring Hope to the People)

Amazing, right?

I wonder if there will be a team dinner tonight.

How's your alcohol intake?

This is the Foreign Exchange Fund Bureau.

This is the International Finance Bureau.

Here we go. This is your seat.

Everyone, listen up. Please welcome...

rookie level-five civil servant, Ms. Lee Hye Joon.

- Welcome. - Welcome.

- How about a team dinner? - Sounds good.

- Chief. - Yes?

- The deal with the ECB... - The European Central Bank?

I received a call about it being a done deal...

from an unofficial channel.

Congratulations.

Many of your fellow classmates are there.

He graduated from the National University of Singapore...

and many of its graduates are at the ECB.

I see.

Gosh, it's nice to meet you.

They say you went from rags to riches.

How can students of that university even get in here?

There are many talented employees here,

so ask them for help.

I see.

Well, I wouldn't mind trying to figure things out myself.

Isn't being a level-nine civil servant good enough?

That's how we see it at my university.

It's why I intend to show my juniors...

that they can also pass the level-five exam...

if they put their mind to it...

and go far enough to even become a vice-minister or a minister.

(Park Soo Jong, Level-5 civil servant...)

(of the International Finance Bureau)

You never know, right?

Even large corporations do blind hiring now.

No one looks at the school you went to anymore.

Sure. That's right.

I'm sorry if I offended you. I mean it.

- Congratulations. - Thanks.

You should meet our director general, Mr. Na.

Congratulations.

Director Na. I was about to bring...

You went to an industrial school so you should be good with copiers.

Let's do introductions later. Make three sets each.

And listen. How could all the office assistants...

including my secretary take the day off at the same time?

My printer broke too.

Director Na, she's a level-five civil servant.

I'll get it to you right away.

Also, Director Na, I'm particularly interested in areas...

such as foreign exchange management.

I'd appreciate it if you'd remember that as well.

- When you make the copies... - Yes?

You can't let it leave this bureau.

- Yes, sir. - Make exactly three sets.

Three sets.

It's top secret.

Close your eyes as you make the copies.

Yes, sir.

But then again, there's so much English, you wouldn't understand it.

Darn it.

Congratulations.

I'll buy dinner.

Awesome.

I'm sorry, sir.

I know all of you say...

I'm incompetent.

But hanging in there when there's no alternative...

is a skill as an administrator.

That's what I believed.

I'm sorry I didn't know.

(New Message)

Check it.

(New Message)

Please come to my office.

Is that Vice Chairman Heo?

Well... I... I...

I don't know why he wants to see me.

Go on.

- I'm sorry... - Go. Get out!

(Confidential)

It will be reported to the Blue House.

It'll be indispensable.

What do you mean by this?

Well...

I'm being considered for the transfer to HQ.

Sir.

Well...

That's not totally it.

If you become chairman of FSC,

you'll have to establish yourself politically as well,

so I wanted you to use it.

Is that all?

Yes, sir.

I'll come back later.

No, no.

We're done.

Have a seat.

- Director Na. - Yes, sir.

You can leave that.

I'll cut through the chase.

As you must know, I'm not the type to evade difficult situations.

Yes, sir.

I feel the same as you...

regarding Jeongin Bank.

We should sell it.

- Yes, sir. - If I become chairman,

I'll deal with that first head-on.

Which gets me to my point.

Yes, sir.

You brought up the sale in front of the National Assembly.

I'd like to hear the details of how we should sell it.

Even if we try to sell it now,

no one will want to buy it.

Yes, sir.

First, I think...

it'll be impossible to avoid special treatment for the sale.

How so?

By issuing bonds with warrants,

the burden of the sales price can be lessened.

We should guarantee call options as well,

to convince them they will profit from it.

People will criticize us.

They'll claim it's federalization of the economy.

(Federalization: to bring under the government's jurisdiction)

I believe government involvement is unavoidable.

We have no choice.

My plan...

is too rip it apart and fix it.

I'm sure the methods employed in the process...

may be criticized.

It may be risky.

But... I'm sorry,

but may I ask...

what exactly you mean by that?

Many of the corporations who are Jeongin Bank's creditors...

are like cancer to our economy.

Those we should've excised long ago.

While normalizing the bank,

we'll have to perform a severe reorganization.

But...

there will be immense opposition.

If by chance they find out you were involved,

they may criticize you for federalizing the economy.

Professor Chae Byung Hak's minions?

Those neoliberalists?

You know...

what free-market capitalists...

did to our economy after the IMF crisis.

- I do. - Regardless...

of who stands before me,

I will not step down.

Never.

Will you join me?

You're my man now.

I'll entrust you with it as soon as I'm made chairman.

Are you prepared for it?

(Webfoot Octopus Specialist)

Hey.

I heard you got a secret assignment.

Yes.

You're on the fast track now.

Cheers.

I think he'll really take action regarding Jeongin Bank.

Yi Hun.

Hey. Use this to show them what you're made of.

You've been on the bottom long enough.

- Another bottle of soju, please. - Okay.

Hurry it up!

The shopping districts in Jongno, Gwanghwamun, and Chungmuro...

This place is completely dead.

All the buildings are empty.

I feel like the economy is worse than it was during the IMF Crisis.

The increase in rent seems to be the main cause,

and people seem to be struggling harder than ever.

They just think of us as debtors.

This is what the president said.

"Our country has gone bankrupt."

(1998, MOFE, Deputy Prime Minister's office)

"If you attract foreign capital, you are a loyal servant."

"But if you fail, you'll all be considered as traitors."

(Heo Jae, Level-5 civil servant of MOFE)

(Shannon Lucio, Head of Korea Investment Management at Bahama)

Just look at the liabilities.

(1998, Jaeyoung Bank HQ)

(Lee Jin Seok, President of Jaeyoung Bank)

(Kyung Il Goo, Manager of the Yeongdeungpo Branch)

Kyung Il Goo!

Sir!

Kyung Il Goo!

Sir!

Sir!

Make sure you swallow your pride before you leave this room.

Branch manager!

Sir!

Tomorrow, this branch will proceed to close.

Sir.

Sir!

Please.

Please reconsider...

the issue of closing...

this branch.

We should take a look at that.

Sir, will you please say something?

No problem.

Do whatever it takes to bring in dollars.

Whatever it takes!

Sir, why aren't you saying anything?

Please calm down!

Sir, wait! Sir!

Let me go!

Sir, can we please talk? Sir!

Isn't that dangerous?

It's okay.

Let me talk to the branch manager!

Let me just talk to him!

Sir!

That evil wench.

Do you know why Bahama wants us to close all our branches?

Why?

So they can collect every little penny.

They're telling us to roll over and die.

Sir!

Sir, please! Please don't do this.

You know how absurd this is.

You can't just close the branch like this.

Let me go. You darn scumbag.

What did you say to me? What did you promise me?

- Let me go! - Sir, we should all get going.

If I get caught, he'll kill me.

Don't run away, you jerk!

Mr. Heo.

Get over here!

Yes, sir.

Kyung Il Goo, you jerk.

Kyung Il Goo.

What about us?

(Shannon Lucio, Branch Manager of Bahama Korea)

Hello. Come on in.

Take a seat.

Have there been any changes?

It's going to be me.

Good.

Then shall we begin?

Recklessly investing in insolvent enterprises.

Incapable of carrying out the investment.

Ignorant to the movement of global financial movements.

Korea never changes,

does it?

There's a condition.

No.

There can be no conditions under any circumstances.

(Blue House Chief Economic Officer, Kim Sung Jin)

Hey, Sung Jin.

Professor Chae Byung Hak?

This is a bad idea!

Vice Chairman Heo's proposal isn't going to work.

It will never work.

It's just wrong.

You want the government to get involved?

Don't you know how things turned out when businessmen got too close...

with the dictatorial regime?

That's very far from my point.

Why do you keep misleading my argument?

What's the difference?

Jeongin Bank is like a ticking bomb to our economy.

And I'm just saying we should get rid of the detonator.

How do you suggest we do that without the power...

of the government?

I can pretty much guess what you're planning.

But I personally think it's very lethal.

It's lethal to our society...

and the entire world.

Professor Chae.

Vice Chairman Heo's proposal...

lacks the understanding of the economy, our country,

and our overall society.

He shows no affection for the people of his country.

And he has no human dignity.

Everything is just a means to achieve his goal.

You want to use power as a means to control this?

You went to use power to suppress what's happening?

That's the same thing as dictatorship.

Then are you saying we should just leave it to the market?

Don't you think that's a bit irresponsible?

This is Vice Chairman Heo's solution for Jeongin Bank.

He wants to use the government to control everything.

The least we can do is just leave it as it is.

Then the market will slowly find a way to recover and grow.

Professor Chae!

Why do you always think that you're only right?

All right.

Is there another way then?

Well...

Let's talk about our financial status.

This isn't a country known for its fertile land.

In this case,

- the government... - It should help fertilize the land!

Not nip the sprouts and level the land for us.

(Advising the President Regarding the Qualification...)

(of the Chairman of the Financial Services Commission)

Hello?

Professor Chae, it's me.

I know. To what do I owe this call?

I'd like for us to meet.

- I don't have the time... - No,

we must meet.

I'm sorry.

(Chairman Heo Jae isn't qualified to be the Chief Economic Officer.)

Professor, here you go.

The weather today...

You didn't have to.

I'm only going out for a stroll.

Take care then.

What do you want?

You should join the Blue House.

This time,

please don't get in the way.

You should get going.

Professor Chae.

You're too unstable to be an economic adviser.

You don't understand the free market...

nor do you try to comprehend it.

That's how you've always been.

You underestimate me...

and veto every policy I suggest.

I...

will give it my all...

to correct...

this nation's...

faulty economic policies.

How many times must I tell you this?

That is why you'll never be the man for the job.

Those who wish to control the market...

A nation's economy can't be operated solely on the free-market ideology.

In some cases,

it is crucial for the government to interfere.

But the policies you always suggest...

will break our nation's entire economic structure.

How many times must I tell you this?

You are a narrow-minded old man who always thinks he's the best.

You know that, right?

You still don't understand...

a word I'm saying.

Open your eyes and see the world properly.

Don't stick to what only you can see.

What now then?

Just like always,

you'll stand against me?

You're not qualified.

You're incompetent.

You lack in too many ways.

- Professor... - Your head is filled...

with worthless ideas that are no better than trash.

And you won't even let any other ideas through.

If you stand against me yet again,

I...

won't let you have your way.

Bureaucrats like you will end up ruining this country.

That is why I stand against you.

As a scholar,

you know very well of all the things you have ruined.

You...

As if you have the right to say that to me!

Just stop!

Just stay put this time.

How can I?

How can I...

when I know you'll ruin our economy?

- What? - I know it all too well.

I know what happens when you can't admit you are wrong.

One being too proud and narrow-minded.

Everything that those cost us.

I won't stand here...

and let you go down the same path.

Just stay put and shut it!

You're ruining everything!

(Money Game)

It's strange.

Did you finish reviewing it? Should I propose it?

If necessary, the government may intervene.

Yes, sir.

I'm sure this helped.

You probably didn't learn that since you went to a local college.

- I'm a level-five just like you. - What?

The average BIS capital ratio is 6.1 percent.

That is not true!

9.3 percent?

Don't mess with me with your immature political ideals.