- 16 Top Labor Union Officials Arrested - Along with 1200 Workers (Two Dead)
- Episode 24 - Originally Aired on 12/19/1991
- Yongsan Station -
- Yongsan Station Warehouse Maintenance -
We're looking into it right now.
Once our investigations are complete, we'll report back to headquarters.
And as for the Yongsan Station locomotive shed strike goes,
a total of two thousand members of right wing youth movements joined forces...
with three thousand police officers under the command of Chief of Police Jang Taeksang.
Wait.
And the baby?
At the playground with the maid.
He keeps asking to go outside.
There was something I wanted to ask you.
That man...
Why did you just send him away, if he's the baby's father?
I was actually going to meet him before that,
just to try to explain.
But... I really couldn't figure it out.
I couldn't possibly find the words to explain this to him.
I was telling myself I should find him first.
But...
I met him again.
Would you like to meet him?
Is it true?
You really let Choi Daechi go?
I had to go through countless police records to find anything about him!
And yet you just...
Did they just let you take a look without asking a thing?
Looks like you've got more clout than I thought.
Would it compare with someone working for the Americans?
Do you even realize who you just let go?
He's a cold-blooded killer, a gun for hire!
Not to mention one who killed several of our men.
Do you even understand what you just did?
How could you be so clueless? How could anyone not know what commies are about?!
As you said, I haven't the slightest idea what communism is about.
And that's why I plan to go there and find out.
What?
I've been offered a chance to head to Pyeongyang, will you join me?
You would be the perfect man for the job.
And you have past experience in dealing with intel gathering.
You haven't married, have you?
They were brilliantly subjugated,
forcing the labor union to completely disband.
The workers were easily convinced that any further action would be futile,
and they have returned to work without any resistance.
- South Joseon Interim Legislative Assembly Opens -
We have gained the right to decide our future with our own hands.
- March 1, 1947 - Conflict Between Right & Left Wing Movements at March 1st Celebrations.
[Lee Seungman]
After four months spent touring North America, Lee Seungman made his return.
While residing in the United States, Lee was protagonist of diplomatic efforts...
to establish an independent government here in the south.
- Donamjang -
- Lee Seungman -
You must be glad to retake your country and your people.
Back up!
Don't look,
or worry about me.
- Haeju Station - [To the Steadfast Unification of the Joseon People!]
- Let's keep in contact. - Will you be all right?
It's not going to be easy.
We must both make it.
Boiled eggs and kimbap...
What is this?
Take it down. Does it belong to you?
- Yes, it's mine. - Hurry and take it down.
Show us your documents.
Here.
Yes, he said he crossed the border last night.
Right now?
Yes, certainly.
I'll be sure to send him your way.
It's so hot...
So you really worked for the US Army Intelligence Department?
- Pyeongyang -
Have a seat.
No need to get nervous.
Physical torture is strictly forbidden here in the north.
We have long ridden ourselves of such colonial vestiges.
We merely discuss.
And you'll soon find out how much more effective this method can be.
So your name was Jang Harim, if I recall correctly?
That's right.
When did you start working with the Americans?
What was that railroad worker's name again?
Seonggeun. Choi Seonggeun.
Will you explain in detail how and when you first met?
In the headquarters' interrogation room.
Go ahead.
I was sent there by the US Military Government to investigate on their labor union.
What is your name?
Jang Harim.
Will you tell us what led you to cross the border?
How many times must I repeat myself?
How many times do I have to give you the same answers?
Will you tell us what led you to cross the border?
You live here alone?
I met with Suzuki.
He was a detective there...
But then he was promoted to...
That son of a bitch...
Detective... Suzuki...
Get up.
What did you think when you got to meet this Suzuki?
What did you think?
I crossed the border.
And it wasn't to waste my time talking nonsense.
I was in... in the US Army Intelligence Department.
I was a se... a secret agent...
What did you think?
Is that all you can ask?
Nothing about strategic positions... Their operative plans...
I told you...
I told you I'd tell you everything.
Everything...
Every single thing...
What did you think when you got to meet this Suzuki?
Didn't you say that seeing pro-Japanese collaborators enjoy such power enraged you?
So why help the Americans instead of crossing the border right away?
Will you be more specific?
It's been four days.
Harim.
Hyung...
[*Gyeongseong was renamed Seoul (lit. "capital" in native Korean) in 1945]
- Seoul* -
What can I give you?
- Rice soup, please. - Yes.
Don't look at the watch.
And neither look around.
Let's meet by the bridge.
Here you are.
Grabbing your bag with your left hand will be our signal,
but don't forget the handkerchief.
You'll throw it down in case of an emergency.
There are no street lights.
We've got the moonlight instead.
I can judge a person's character, or at least the look in their eyes.
There's intensity in Yoon Yeook's eyes, for instance.
They're very charming ones.
Wouldn't the American imperialists call this "irony"?!
The fact that Miss Yoon is using the skills learned from the Americans to help us.
Another proof of how justice always prevails, I guess?
Who I'm really worried about is you, though.
You know what I mean?
When we talked of sending her out in your place because of your injury,
I saw hesitation in your eyes.
Wouldn't it be natural to rejoice if the woman you love joins our revolutionary struggle?
- Who is it? - It's me.
- How is Daewoon? - He's asleep.
It's late, isn't it?
I took a detour to Myeongdong to lose any possible follower.
I got this.
Good job.
Did you encounter any difficulties?
Not really... I just did as you told me, after all.
Right... So you worked for the US Army's Intelligence Department?
I wonder if I'm giving you the right treatment...
It's not like I can ask anyone.
Why aren't you asking?
About what I do, and what I asked you to do.
Or how I managed to get shot. Aren't you curious?
Because once you get involved, it's only going to get busier.
Not to mention more difficult and dangerous.
Can you keep on doing this, without knowing what it really is?
He told me to study, that it's the foundation of every revolution.
That friend of yours told me.
So?
Why did you end up choosing communism?
I never chose anything.
It's just how things started.
What about now?
Who knows...
Now...
I'm believing in it.
In the fact that what I'm doing is the right thing.
Same goes for me.
I believe that following you is the best thing I could do.
I'm trying my best to believe it.
I see Daewoon has no problems sleeping.
The maid said the same.
That she's never seen a kid this docile.
He'll get to live in a better world, when he grows up.
He won't have to go through what we have.
I'll give him the best world possible.
And as for you...
Where was it again, Saipan?
Yes.
I'll make you forget you've ever been there.
I'll do that for you.
- Romanenko Headquarters - (Pyeongyang)
I, as an official member of the Joseon Labor Party,
promise to abide by the laws of our People's Republic,
and endeavor to become a model for the people.
Let me officially welcome you to our party.
People like Kim Saryang have been sent to our ironworks camps in Hwanghae.
Hwang Geon to our coal mines.
Even writers are getting labor experience firsthand.
Does that extend to poets like you?
Haven't you read my published poem yet?
Writing that wouldn't have been possible, had I not farmed for months.
The old me would have never been capable of that.
Give it a try, should the opportunity arise.
Distributing all that without pay... You thought it was only empty theory, didn't you?
You should experience it for yourself.
All right?
Whomever works the land rightfully owns it.
And there isn't a single one here who doesn't.
So that everyone can find happiness, you mean?
They sure can.
And should someone not approve of all this?
Meaning?
Should there be even only one out of ten people who refuses to take part,
I just wonder what would happen to him.
You...
There you were.
Let me introduce you to someone.
This is who I was talking about.
He heroically crossed the border...
after acquiring precious intelligence from the Americans.
It's a pleasure.
Nice to meet you.
It's a pleasure.
Orabeoni...
My God... It's you.
You were alive!
That desert island is filled with seagulls, isn't it?
My... How long has it been?!
Why do you keep smiling?
You're not telling me you don't remember who I am, are you?
He's the man I talked you about,
the one who saved my life.
Nice to meet you.
I never imagined...
I never imagined it'd be someone looking like you.
Don't spies usually have a much darker aura?
How did you like my contact methods?
You surprised me.
I wouldn't waste time trying to explain.
You saved me in Tokyo, and I owe you my life.
It's this what you were ordered to do in the south?
No... The idea was actually mine. I like to make things a little dramatic.
I'll find you a job with the police in a few days.
That Soviet man I introduced you to is actually an aide of the Defense Ministry.
And I'm his interpreter.
At least on paper.
I finally see my wish come true.
I always wanted to make open contact while surrounded by Soviet and party officers.
Seagulls landed on the desert island, 3820 all ready.
How's that report I asked for?
Bring it by my office. Thank you.
- US Military Government Headquarters -
No way!
That's out of the question.
I'm sorry.
I can't do that.
I don't really know what you mean by that.
That they won't accept you, or that you're the one who can't do it?
I wasn't going to force it on you.
No revolution can ever stand on its own feet if it's not spontaneous.
Are you that worried about that man you worked with?
I've heard you're staying with your husband.
Yes, Sir.
Is it all right if you have a job?
My husband hasn't found a job yet, so...
I see.
You're always more than welcome here.
Fortunately, your position's still available.
Thank you.
Can you start now?
Of course.
Good...
Can you handle something like this?
It's a very difficult assignment to find someone for.
It consists of operation intelligence, counter-intelligence, operation counter-intelligence...
- WithS2 Presented - 20th Anniversary Special E Y E S of D A W N - Episode 24 -
- Starring - Choi Daechi (Choi Jaesung) Yoon Yeook (Chae Sira) Jang Harim (Park Sangwon)
Gyeongrim (Kim Donghyeon) Seongdo (Jung Sungmo) Myeongjin (Go Hyunjung)
- Translation and Timing - Anarchist
- Timing QC - julier
- Editing - langdon813
- Coordinators - ay_link, mily2