Good Morning President (2009) - full transcript

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With tensions rising over the protracted
suspension of the National Assembly...

LEE Soon-jae
Assembly will adjourn again?

LEE Soon-jae

lt'll be decided after tomorrow's
ruling-opposition summit

JANG Dong-gun
lt'll be decided after tomorrow's
ruling-opposition summit

GOH Doo-shim
What a pathetic bunch...

Have they no shame in wasting
tax payers' money?

LlM Ha-ryong
The proposed presidential pardon
is stirring things up

How come it's in papers before
anything's even been decided?



HAN Chae-young
How come it's in papers before
anything's even been decided?

HAN Chae-young

Executive Producer
Katharine KIM

Fantastic!

Your breakfast is getting cold

If l win,
l'll make all the donations

l don't have long left in my tenure

Do l have to attend all these events?

Would you look at that?
A President marking lottery numbers...

Pathetic!

l'll make a note of that, sir

President Kim wished success in
hosting the World Cup

and for happiness of fellow Koreans...

This is good



l made it spicier than usual

l thought you had a quite
a few drinks at dinner last night

Russians love a drink, don't they?

Maybe this is why they
tried to change the law

To enjoy the tasty foods for longer

Dictators must have had the best chefs

Written and Directed
by JANG Jin

All these for tomorrow's summit?

lt's a summit meeting

Do they expect me to do theirjob
for the entire year?

Cha is not an easy man
lt won't hurt to be prepared

What's on tonight's agenda?

The presidential pardon, sir
We advise you to reconsider

l don't think it's an issue of
personal forgiveness

The nation and our recent history
isn't ready to forgive them

Moreover, there is the outstanding issue
of an unaccounted-for slush fund

The public sentiment remains strong

You might take the fall
for your generosity

What are your thoughts, Minister?

Do you think
l'm going over the line, too?

l was the chiefjustice for the case

They were tried as former Presidents
and there was huge pressure

But, be it death penalty or
life imprisonment

Sentencing them was only possible
because the public approved

l believe you should approach this issue
from that perspective

l'm the President of this country

A special pardon is the President's right
under the Constitution

Am l mistaken?

No, it's not unlawful, sir

What's all that?

l have a big presentation
at the seminar

Couldn't you have gotten a cab?

Why spend money on a cab?

This car was given to me for official duty
not for picking up husbands

All right, all right...

Take the presidential pardon
for instance...

Would it have been possible
earlier in his tenure?

We're dancing around the same topic
Let's not distort his good intentions

The current President was persecuted
by the military government

- Turn up the volume, please?
- Yes, ma'am

ln other words,
he was the biggest victim

Why would he want to do this?

To fulfill one of this government's
greatest objectives-to unite the nation

What about the slush fund?

Please approach the subject
more logically

Please let me speak...

We deeply regret that, too

lt's up to the judiciary bodies to
investigate the matter fully

But, how do you expect the justice
department to do a properjob

When the government is clearly
lacking the will

Are you accusing us of undermining
the principles of division of powers?

ln this day and age?

What's the point of convicting
and sentencing them to life in prison

when they are let off right away?

What's the point of
giving them the death penalty,

only to free them
after a year and a half?.

lt was 2 years

Get your facts right
lt was 20 months to be precise!

How are you?
lt's been a long time

How have you been, sir?

You look more handsome
than ever

They're referring to
you as the JFK of Korea

That must be an exaggeration, surely

They're all yours

Yes, sir

Shall we get a beer?

Excuse me?
lsn't it a bit early?

Don't be shy, young man

That's too far!
Come and sit over here

Let's pass this one

But, that's the most important bill

All bills are important
lnstead,

l'll let you have this one...
the revised Civil Service Law

We can't be sloppy with these

lt's urgent, son

We gotta make decisions fast
so that people can get on with their lives

Will you stop calling me ''son''?

You know how many times
l changed your dirty diapers?

All right, all right
Let's move on

You have always been so illogical

E-yeon is coming back
from school this year

Oh, yeah?

So, what?

Just letting you know

She's well over thirty and still studying?

Doesn't she have plans
to get married?

That's what l'm talking about

You dated her back in college,
didn't you?

Says who?!

Are you trying to scare me
with a stare? Guard!

Did she say that?
That l dated her?

Your father did!
That you were chasing after her

That's just ridiculous!

Study was my only focus

l can get the NlS to look into it
Don't lie to me

l can't believe this

You would use the agency's service
for personal reasons?

Do you know
what year we're living in?

That would call for impeachment

Hey

This one...
the Capital Administration Bill

Let me have it

What do you mean let you have it?!
l shouldn't have come by myself

The meeting...

lt went very well

Although we didn't manage to
go over all outstanding bills

But, we had umm...
better results than initially anticipated

l'm a little exhausted
from the marathon meeting

Forgive me for telling you
this in a letter

Honey, come and watch this
Mimi dies tonight

They still don't know that
they have the same father?

They know now

found out why my family
disapproved of us so ardently

Hello everyone!
l'm your host of tonight's draw, Lucky Bae!

We're coming to you live with the first
draw of the World Cup Lottery...

Has the battery run out?

We'll start the draw right away

Spin the balls!

The numbers have to be in the order
they appear on your screen

Ladies and gentlemen,
the first lucky number is...

''6''!

Why your eyes look like mine,

why your fingers look like mine,
l'll tell you now

The third number is...

lt's ''0''!

The fourth lucky number is...

''2''! With two numbers remaining...

The fiifth lucky number is...

lt's number... ''1''!

And, the last number that will
determine tonight's lucky winner...

My mother who passed away

- when l was young, is your mother
- Who will be the lucky winner

of 24.4 billion Won?

Nine! ls it nine?

Nine!

Mimi, you're my sister!

- lt's number ''9''!
- Nine!

''Breaking News:
President rushed to hospital''

''Breaking News:
President rushed to hospital''
According to an eyewitness,
an ambulance entered the Blue House

''Breaking News:
President rushed to hospital''
around 9 o'clock this evening

and rushed directly to SNU Hospital

President Kim is reported to have
no particular health conditions

other than slightly high blood pressure
and angina

lt is suspected that stress from

the marathon meeting earlier
may have been the cause

How did it happen?

He was watching a soap opera
before he collapsed

A soap opera?

Why would the President collapse
over Mimi finding her father?

The President is taking a rest
after suffering from dizziness

The 4 leaders of the opposition
and ruling party

are convening
an emergency meeting

Also, the Blue House will proceed
with firm countermeasures

against any press or individuals
who circulate malignant rumors...

The Army will be fully prepared
for any potential enemy attacks...

lt's very fortunate that
he didn't suffer a concussion

Mr. Cha...

lt's dawn

...this drama series is so addictive

We have a car ready for you
in the basement car park

lt's crowded with reporters outside

Thank you

This way, ma'am

Dad!

Can you hear me, honey?

Honey!

Can you hear me, sir?

Wallet!

He wants his wallet!

The President regained
consciousness at 8:30 this morning

and asked for his wallet
as the first thing

The President opened the wallet
with trembling hands

and looked at the old photograph of
himseIf and the First Lady in tears,

according to an aide
present at the scene

President Kim is a true family man

who thought of his family first,
in the face of imminent death

We're lucky to have him
as our President

l want to be alone

And, goal!
Korea wins the match!

Ladies and gentlemen, tonight's match,
truly an unscripted drama,

ends with a spectacular
last-minute goal from Ahn!

Hello?

lt's you!
Yeah, l'm all right

They told me you stayed up
by my bedside

What's with the fuss?

You mustn't stay out all night
being a single dad

lt's not like l didn't have a place to crash
l was worried about you

You owe me a drink

How come?

l collapsed at a perfect time for you

Because of what happened,

the public will want
a young and healthy President

Give it your best shot
in the upcoming election

You may not have wisdom
but you have a good health

House, 3 billion

Wife...

and for daughter,... 1?

Travel...

0.5

No... 1 is more like it

l think it's best for you
to take a few more days off

This might be too much
of a strain right now

There's no need to clear the schedule

l'm good
No need to worry

How much is this car?

lt's a made-to-order model
equipped with tons of high-tech devices

About 1 billion Won?

Rather pricey

Will they give it to me
when l step down?

lt's for the use of the President only

But, you'll be provided
with another vehicle

They're being cheap ln that case,
l'll just buy one for myself

Car...

1 billion

Unclaimed World Cup Lotto jackpot

24.4 billion to revert back to
state coffers if unclaimed within 6 months

When is 6 months from now?

6 months from now is...

February

Precisely, it's two days
before the lnauguration

...must be claimed at the designated
bank within 6 months...

lf l won the lottery,
l would make donations

in fact, l'll spend it
all on my fellow Koreans

l'm so sorry! We should have
made him change his schedule

Why can't you take it easy
like other retiring Presidents?

You'll end up in the national cemetery
before the lnauguration

He's not eating as usual...
Take more care!

That's weird...
l put extra care

For the purpose of improving
the national brand of Korea,

it'll be imperative to allocate
the extra budget funds and resources

required for updating the system

And, of course...

Look at him

He seems to be out of it

Yesterday, l caught him
chuckling to himseIf

Maybe... something happened...
when he collapsed

What do you mean by that?

You know... the thing that
happens to old people...

that makes you lose your mind

By providing training programs and
educational literature for the tourism sector,

and attracting fluent speakers
of foreign languages...

Daddy!

What's the matter?

Designated branch for jackpot collection

The lottery...

Please take a number slip, sir

Well, actually...
l'm here for the lottery...

ln any case, take a number slip
and wait for your turn, sir

Don'tjump the line, old man!

But, l'm here for the lottery...

lf you want to buy a lotto ticket,
go to a corner shop

ln the bank,
you should take a slip...

Well, l need help with the vault

lf you want to rob the vault
you should come at night

lf you want to do it during office hours
get yourself a number slip!

ls that so hard, old man?

How dare you talk to me like that?

l won the lottery and
l'm here to collect my money!

What do you take me for, brat!

Don't you know who l am?

Don't you yell at me!

Hey, old man! Suppose...

Even if you were the President
of this country

You still gotta take a number slip
and wait for your turn!

Wait to be called for service...

Sweet mother of Jesus!!

Mr. President!

Mr. President has won the lottery!
Manager, bring out his money!

Security, escort him, now!

Everyone, Mr. President
has won the lottery!

No, no...

l can't go there myself

Everybody knows who she is

Should l send the Chief of Staff?.

No, he'll do a runner,
the moment he collects the money

What are you stressing about?

lt's not a crime for a President
to win the lottery!

You're a citizen
the same as anyone else

l am, right?

You said you'd donate it all
to a good cause

You gave your word

lt's always the mouth!

You can always take it back

lt's natural for a politician
to change his mind

You have a point

Everything you stood for
and the integrity of your government

will go down the drain

Give up the money

But, it's 24 billion Won

20- what?!

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

What's there to think about?
Just eat dirt and take the money!

24 billion? Man...
l had no idea!

Staying up late?

l'll sleep on the plane tomorrow

You have to go back so soon?

l'll be back for good,
next year

ls there anything you need?

Are you short of money?

The collapse must have
hurt you somehow

ls it funny that
l talk about money?

Can l take this?
lt's my favorite picture

lt was the hard times

l was constantly on the run

or imprisoned for political reasons

l was never able to pay your tuition

You were always an easy target

Ji-wook's father never got caught
even if he was with you all the time

That's because he backed out
at all the critical moments

On the day l arrived
l saw Ji-wook at the hospital

He hasn't changed a bit

He is just as stubborn as his old man
Do you want to see him?

Pardon?

No, why would l?
l'll get some sleep

You boys are dead
'cuz this round is mine!

Don't mind me and go ahead

Chef Jang, do we have some soju?

l'm not sure if it's okay to drink, sir

You only just got
out of the hospital

Have a drink

No, sir...
Oh, thank you

Who was winning?

No one... We were just playing
to kill time

but l was about to win big
when you came in

lt was a double round

l don't know the rules

Of course!

Looking back at life,
l've never had fun

Why would you think that?

Suppose, one day,
a ton of money fell out of sky

Pardon?

Say, while you're going your way

about 20 billion Won fell on you
from out of nowhere

and no one knows about it
because it was a quiet alley

What would you do?

lf that much money fell on me
l would die

What?

lf that sort of money

fell on me from the sky

it would break my neck

the moment it hit

lt would kill most people on the spot

Even if you survived...

there's no one around to help you

So, you'd probably die

after a few painful minutes

You're right
That's what would happen

lf money fell on you from the sky

You'd die without getting any help
Because there is no one around

That's the right answer
''You die''

Therefore,

it is our duty and privilege

to keep with the proud and noble
beliefs of the patriotic martyrs

l sincerely ask you to
understand and approve

the decision that l and
this government have made

regarding the lndependences Day
special pardons

of the two former Presidents

We must end
the vicious circle of conflict

rooted in political and
geographical differences

We must unite in peace and
work together for a better tomorrow

l believe today's decision will mark
the beginning of a triumphant new chapter

That was the end of the speech
l prepared for today

But, l have another short
announcement to make

Remain in positions

Not long ago, there was a launch
of a new sports lottery

Everyone at the event including myself,
took part by entering

This isn't part of
a report on operations

But, l'll make an honest confession
before you all today

l won the jackpot

The winning numbers

6, 8, 0, 2, 1 , 9

lt's the date l proposed to my wife

The jackpot amount is
24.4 billion Won

24.4 billion...

lt's the kind of money that
l would never even dream about

l've decided to donate the prize money

to a scholarship foundation

to help less fortunate youngsters
with their studies

l've never lived as a rich man

So, l lack ideas as to how
to spend this money wisely

lf my decision, which
l believe to be the only right one,

can help young people
build their dreams,

lt'll be my greatestjoy

And, if l may add...

lf there is anyone
among my predecessors

who has money that doesn't
rightly belong to them

How about spending it
on a good cause?

Just my thought

l'm sorry l didn't tell you earlier

Have you lost your mind?

l mean that money...
Good Gracious!

Couldn't you have kept a half,
at least?

l'm at a loss for words!

- Honey, l...
- Oh, forget it!

And, you proposed to me
in March, not February

Was it?
l'm sure it was February

Have you ever seen cherry blossoms
in February?

You're right

lt was during the blossom season
So, it was March

Honey, should l recant and
say that l want to keep the money?

And, be a national laughing stock?

l could say l'll keep the money
and give up the pension

Can you not talk for a moment,
Mr. President?

l do solemnly swear that
l will faithfully execute

the Office of President
of the Republic of Korea

and will to the best of my ability,

preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution of the Republic of Korea

President of Republic of Korea,
Cha Ji-wook

When did it start exactly?

The initial detection was made at 21 :00
by the Combined Forces Command

and we received the report at 23:05

How come we are the last to know
about tensions taking place in our waters

Maritime command is still in
the hands of Pacific Command, sir

Mr. President, it's the White House

Any chance they'll give us time?

Very slim, sir

Not even a little?

We're connected, sir

Ah~ good morning Mr. President.

l'm sorry but it's nighttime, here

Oh shit! l forgot

l just received the report

Of course, hours later than you

We will be having an NSA meeting
ln a few hours and

of course our conclusion will be
reacting strongly against it.

If congress approves,
we will be moving our 7th fleet

Shouldn't we think
about the cause first?

Pardon?

Japan has moved their missile base
to the Northwest to protect the trajectory

And in the name of training, they have
focused their Maritime Force

on North Korea and
in our territorial waters

As you know, without prior consent
from the concerning countries

a military activity of this kind
can be deemed an act of provocation

Japan would've anticipated this reaction

Don't you think it's weird that Japan
is knowingly creating tension?

We don't have time to think about
these things... Mr. President

This is not a political plan
but a military conflict.

by all means,
when congress approves,

the Republic of Korea will have to
open up both air space

and its territorial waters...
According to the plan...

lf the Pacific Command enters
our air and waters,

then, so will the Japanese
Self-Defense Force, right?

Be rational about this...

Give us til the end of the week

''Opinion poll: 2 out of 3 disapprove of
President's hard-line foreign policy''

Tension could lead to war?

We demanded the Japanese clear out
by an official letter

ln a worst case scenario, you should be
prepared to get China involved

The simplest solution would be
to convince North Korea

lf they withdraw,
we can untangle this problem

A more urgent issue at hand
is the upcoming general election

You should really pay more attention

Approval ratings dropped again?

Water, please?

Diplomatic tension with Japan is
creating unrest among the public

And, the party is grieving about
the lack of support on your part

So...?

Are you asking me to put on a show
or something for ratings?

You should take this seriously

Things are not looking good

We cannot afford to lose
to the Opposition

What do l have to do to
get some water here?!

We have a meeting with the
Japanese Ambassador

We are... very regretful that

the Korean government... isn't actively
dealing with the recent episode...

of provocation by
the North Korean military

You seem to be mistaken

l have summoned you here,
Ambassador!

Not for your opinion or a chit-chat,

but to tell you that the current tensions
were triggered by Japan's military action

Do you understand?

But, it's a... legitimate...

Please speak in Japanese
You have a translator

Wouldn't it be easier?
Why sweat it?

- Just speak in Japanese
- Should l go home?

Oh, l'm sorry

This training was

- a legitimate military activity
- Take a seat

We never violated
foreign territories

and acted under approval
from the Pacific Command

Do you take me for an idiot?!

Look at me, Ambassador!

The Maritime Force intruded
into our waters

3 times while relocating
to the northwest

and the standoff area is conventionally
prohibited from military activities

You know that, don't you?

This is not military training
but a military action

and it's a natural reaction
for North Korea

which works in favor
of your government

Because such military tension will
raise concerns for national security

and stirred-up public sentiment
will pave the way

for legislation of the
New National Security Law

that the right wing government
always wanted. lsn't that so?

What's the matter?
Lost for words?

l'm so sorry but
you spoke too fast...

Don't take the Korean
government for a fool

We may have a humiliating history
but we don't do humiliating politics

We'd better wrap it up for today

Could you put the blind up?

Thank you!

lt's my second time in Seoul
The night view was spectacular

with all the bright lights
on bridges and buildings

l'm flattered. Thank you

Why would you be?
lt's not like you built them

North Korea must withdraw
by the end of the week

You cannot take an emotional
approach with Japan

Because that's what they want

They want to make an issue
out of the current crisis

We're telling them
to stay out of our waters

telling them to stop pointing
missiles at our country

ln case they're having wild ideas
about our people again,

we're telling them we're pissed off
and that we won't blankly stare

like the Americans
or the South Koreans

Are you saying you're
prepared to go war?

Who are you?

l'm the Chief of
National lntelligence

But then, when you dropped
a missile in Japanese waters

or pressed on with plans
to launch satellites,

the surrounding countries
passed over in silence

Because we wanted to
prevent war, at all costs

And, you are...?

l'm the Secretary of
National Security

Did you invite me over
to gang up on me?

What do you mean gang up on you?

Listen!

lt was the same back in '94 and '08
when the Americans pushed us over

We have never changed our position

because we're not Afghans
playing with popguns in caves

Or some tiny banana
republic in Africa

or Central America that
sprouts up and disappears

Are you scared of war,
Mr. President?

There are three things in the world
that l'm scared of

First is needles

Second is when my little son raises
his hand with a question

And the last is...

candlelight vigils

A War? We'll go to war
if it's necessary

But, now is not the time

Now, you have to trust us

No, trust me, Cha Ji-wook

l'll prove to you that a solid
government and good politicians

are stronger than a million troops

My beloved people of Korea...

Han Kyung-ja, the former Minister of Law
She's a good card

She could be a breath of fresh air
temporarily

But, are we ready
for a female president?

A publicity stunt for the election,
clearly

You think so?

Why am l going to the market?

To get a sense of public sentiment

l would like to thank

- my fellow candidates
- Hang on...

That woman there...

lt's Professor Kim E-yeon,
daughter of the former President Kim

She was scouted as
the counsel for foreign policy

They seem to be a good match

Do you know her?

What?

Not really...
Our fathers were friends

She could have come on
the scene earlier

But, she kept a low profile
until her father's term ended

Smart... really

She's also the spokesperson

Really?

Well, anything sounds better when it
comes out of a beauty

But, too hasty

Shouldn't we send some
congratulatory flowers for Ms. Han?

l already have, sir

Good for you

Do you think l should send something
for Professor Kim, too?

What do you think?

l have that arranged, too

l'll be back later, sir

3pm: Visit to Moonsan Market

Are you all right?

ls this really necessary?

lt's the easiest and surest way
You believe what you see

l should be making policy
for people

Eating rice cake in the market
won't make any changes

Rice cake?

That's a good idea

Why didn't l think of that?

Rice cake... and, throw in some
fish balls and sausages

lt'll make it all the more realistic
if you actually eat something

This is really good!

Hello, big fella!

Mr. President! Mr. President!

Please save my father!

He needs your kidney!

Please look at me, sir!
Mr. President!!

He needs your kidney

The events of this afternoon

is an example of the misguided belief
widely spread in our society

that things can be achieved
with a loud voice

Foreign press have reported
today's incident

as an act of a mentally deranged man

The President was safe however and
according to the police lnvestigation,

the young man is 22 years old...

According to eyewitness accounts,

''showing fundamental problems''
with presidential security

''showing fundamental problems''
the President threw himself
to the ground

the President threw himself
to the ground

before his guards surrounded him

lf what the attacker pulled out of
his jacket was not a banner but a gun,

we could have lost
the most agile President in history

That crazy bastard!
How can he be so quick?

l'll get axed for this, right?

- Vice Chief!
- Sir

Congratulations, man!

Don't say that, sir

Regarding today's incident,
wrap it up as swiftly as possible

A reprimand of some sort for
security will be unavoidable

lt's become a bit of an issue

lt's late
Let's get some rest

l'm tired

Sir!

lt wouldn't hurt to consider it

Excuse me?

The transplant, sir

Mr. Moon!

Now the entire country knows it

A young man begged
the President to save his father

and only the President
can save him

What would the public think?

l'm not telling you to go through
with an operation

Just the gesture

The President was willing to help
but due to medical complications...

We'll get the message across

How's that?

lt's a perfect idea

The media is not on our side

lf we pull this off, it could turn
the situation around completely

What the public wants to see is
the humane side of the President

Mr. Moon

Young-cheol!

l'll go by myself

Come on, Ji-wook!

l'm asking you as a friend

Politics is a show
That's what we learned

Let's put on a show, just once

Mr. President

Your name is Kim Joo-joong?

Yes, sir

How old are you?

Twenty... Twenty two, sir

A student?

Yes

No, actually...
l'm on leave of absence

Don't be terrified

l'm not here to punish you

l just wanted to talk to you

There's been some drama
in my life recently

This was by far the best

Was it you?

l'm sorry, sir!
lt happens when l'm nervous

Sorry

That's okay
lt's a physiological reaction

So, your father is very...

My father passed away
when l was about your age

Mr. Cha Myung-soo MP, right?

Not many young people
know about him

l read his memoir...
and saw a documentary on him, too

There was a lot of talk about you

That you were a crybaby as a child,

about the mole on the bottom,
and two vortices on your scalp

You found out about my blood type
and that l have a rare tissue type

Yes, l learned all that
from the book

Well, l came here to apologize

lt's not final but matching
blood type and DNA tissue...

doesn't mean l qualify as a donor

Also, being President of a country...
it's not my personal decision

But, you achieved so many things
by fighting opposition

and proved that
your belief was right

Sit down, young man

Mr. President, please!

He doesn't have much time

Please...

l beg you

l'm really sorry

Was there really
no alternative to me?

There is nothing more that l can do

Book me in

Pardon?

For a tissue compatibility test

Yes, sir! The chance of a match
is miniscule

The test will be it

Hello

Pardon me?!

At 1930,
a plan of operation was served

By 0800 tomorrow, a regiment from the
7th fleet will pass the East Sea

and reach the standoff point
located at 220km off the Northeast Sea

Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force
is included in the regiment?

That's right

This is the standoff point

lt's in international waters
120 km from our territorial waters

North Korea dispatched 1 Najin-class
commodore, 3 Yugo-class frigates,

and a maritime sniper brigade

Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force
has mobilized the 3rd Maizuru convoy

and have the 4th and
8th covoy on standby

Why is Korea so small on the map?

Pardon me?

l mean on that map...
lsn't it actually bigger than that?

l'll correct that, sir

lf we don't open up our waters,
what happens next?

The White House will call

and play the wartime command card

l'll tell them the current situation
isn't critical. And, then?

Following more discussions...

You'll buy some time

Three days left, right?

lf we prove to the North Koreans
that they can trust us,

we can have them
withdraw within 3 days

We must carefully weigh
the gains and losses

The American President and the
Republicans won't be happy

but we can prevent a war

Also, we can stop the legislation of
Japan's New Self-Defense Law

and improve our relationship
with the North

Much more to gain than to lose

No...

Everything is okay

What do you mean
a war will break out?

Test results are already in?

Couldn't they wait a few more days?

Anything l need to know?

What?!

Full House

l can make some noodles
if you give me a few minutes

That's okay
l felt like instant noodles

This kimchi is amazing
You made it yourself?

Usually, l do
But, we ordered ready-made this time

- Right...
- l'm sorry

My son woke up in the middle
of the night and asked me a question

He says he's in love with someone
but doesn't know what to do

Kids these days are unbelievable

So, what did you tell him?

So, l told him...

lf you really love that person
love your daddy first,

then, she'll love you, too

That doesn't make sense

lt doesn't, does it?

- Use this
- Thank you

l don't remember exactly

but l think l had a similar
conversation with my father

lf you really love someone...
No, that's not what he said

lf you really want to love
and save this country,

Look after the hungry kid
next door, first

l read it in his memoir

How did l reply to that?

l'm not sure but l don't think
it had what you said after, in the book

Look after the hungry kid
next door, first

One time, an old man came to me
and asked me

lf, while you were busy running around
trying to make a better country,

your neighbor's child dies
of starvation

Have you really saved the country?

You're right
l think that's what he said

So, if you really love
your mum and dad,

you must love a friend who's
in a less fortunate situation

lf you do, it's same as
loving your own mum and dad

and loving this country

Thank you for the ramen

Did you have to come up with
the crazy idea, at this crucial time?

Look at the mess you made

The idea was to make a gesture

l honestly didn't expect this result

Do you know how
scared he is of needles?

Mr. President is here

l believe this morning's
unscheduled statement

gave rise to concerns and questions
for fellow Koreans watching this program

Early this morning,
this government made a decision

to turn down the U.S.'s request for
military cooperation

The decision is consistent
with our principles

of prioritizing national security

and maintaining seIf-reliant
peace in Asia

lt is also a manifestation of our will
to solidify trust with North Korea

Despite the grave importance
of this matter,

time was of the essence in
reaching a decision

which will be reviewed by
the Assembly later

Today's decision which entails
the risk of diplomatic friction with the U.S.

is a manifestation of our concern over

the military expansion of Japan

l would like to ask for
your understanding

on another decision l made

Two days ago, a young man
came to me to save his father

He believed that only l could
save the life of his father

and that wasn't far from the truth

l would like to announce to
my fellow Koreans and my loyal staff,

a decision l believe to be the best
l could reach has been made

ln a few hours,
l will undergo an operation

to transplant one of my kidneys

to the man who shares

the same rare tissue structure as me,

who is teetering
on the verge of life and death

During the six-hour operation
and the following few days of recovery,

the entire cabinet
will do their best

to ensure the smooth
running of state affairs

lt is my belief that
if l can't save

the life of one man
who needs my help,

l cannot be the President for
millions

Will l need general anesthesia
for the procedure?

How is it done?
Through oral administration?

lt's usually administered by injection

l see...

well...

Let's get rolling

lt's the first time, sir

Letting you be in a dangerous place
without my escort

You're sharing a life with me

Please live your half of our life
to the fullest, for me

lf you love your mum and dad,...

But, it's E-yeon that l love
What should l do?

You mean,
Jung-ho's daughter E-yeon?

Why do you like her?

You want me to tell her for you?

No!

E-yeon!

Stop it, dad!

- Ji-wook is in love with you!
- Don't!

How did it go?

The North Koreans
withdrew their troops

and, agreed to accept our terms
of negotiation with Japan

No, l mean the transplant

Was it successful?

We would like to express our support
for the government's diplomatic decision...

The government shall need to discuss
the potential diplomatic friction

and other related issues
on a pan-national level

Also, we'd like to express
our utmost respect

for the President's noble decision

and, wish a fast recovery

l made some porridge with scallops

lt's not seasoned
so, if it's too bland...

Chef!

You know when my father told me
to look after a hungry kid next door

l remembered how l replied

Sir?

l told him...
there was no next door to us

Enjoy your meal, sir

The ratings are soaring in our favor

lt rose by almost 10%
and, the party's overall rating by 5%

By the way,

you don't really need to
worry about this but...

there's a man at the Hangang Bridge
causing a fuss

asking for a liver
transplant from you

which is totally absurd,
of course!

But then,
if you gave away that, too

You could probably
change the Constitution

Besides, you're still young and fit

Mr. President!

Come on, man!

''l need your liver, Mr. President''
He can do it for one man
but not for me?

lt's the moment of truth

''The choice of the Nation''
At a 95% confidence level,

and a sampling error of
plus or minus 1%

we give you the exit poll results

Exit poll results

With 58.3% of the vote,

Han Kyung-ja of United Democratsis
likely to secure a victory

Han Kyung-ja of United Democrats
won 14,350,000 votes

out of the 25,100,000 cast,
taking 57.1% of the total votes

Women's interest groups welcomed
the result with excitement

and resolution for change

''Madam President,
show us the power of women!''
and resolution for change

''Madam President,
show us the power of women!''
Presidential elect Han promised
to rein in property speculation,

Presidential elect Han promised
to rein in property speculation,

''Thank you, Korea! l'll do my best!''
and push for tax and educational reform
from the beginning of her campaign

One two three,

One two three,

One two three,

One two three,

One two three

ls this really necessary
for your birthday?

lt's useful to know how to dance
You'll need it for foreign guests

Hey, what's on the schedule today?

You have a visit to an orphanage
called Home of Love

and a rally commemorating
''Housewives' Day''

No, l mean my wife's schedule

And, why do l have to attend
a ''Housewives' Day'' event?

Well...

Can you not refer to me
as ''wife'' in public?

lt's been over a year now
ls it still so difficult?

Well, you're not my husband

Let's talk about that later
Shall we wrap up for today?

Yes, ma'am

lt would be safe to assume that the
eco-system issue is cleared for ''Area A''

l'd rather be the scent of a flower
than the flower itself

A scent called a housewife

A scent that makes a flower
more beautiful

ls that you, dog-face?

Yeah, l can talk now...
Really?

Was it tomorrow?

Hang on... let me check
my schedule

l have something
but l'll definitely come by

ls ''Jellyfish'' and ''Optimus Prime''
coming, too?

Great! l'll be there

We've got to see each other
when we still can

lt's not what you think...
lt's bad karma

Still 4 more years left

unless she gets impeached
or something

Good job...

We are covered for everything?

Well, the Assembly...

The Opposition's resistance is stronger
than anticipated

Tax hikes are always a sensitive issue

There is even a talk of red-baiting

Raising taxes automatically makes us
a left wing government?

This is the single most important
policy of this government

lf we fail to enact this bill,

Korea will fall behind
for another 10 years

We've got to be firm

We have two more days
Let's give it our best shot

Yes, ma'am

Aren't you coming to bed?
lt's late

lt's a statement
l'm issuing tomorrow

l've got to familiarize
myself with it

What's this?

lt's nothing

Get some sleep

Okay...

My old buddies are getting together
tomorrow. Do you mind if l go?

Please!
We talked about this before

You're not a private person any more

Can't you refrain from
attending personal schedules?

l wouldn't have asked
if it wasn't important

How do they know
your number anyway?

How would they?
l called them to say hello

All right... Good night!

A hundred pigs and ten cows

l can still do it!
Watch me do it!

Let's go to your place
for more drinks!

Tell your wife toprepare some food

How dare you ask the President
to prepare your drinks?

You'll get lock up

No problem!
l'll call my wife

Let's all go to my place
for more drinks!

Madam President!

Tell my wife to come out

Don't embarrass me
in front of my buddies

Are these your guards?

That's Security One

That's Two...
l don't see Three...

Hey, Three!
Get Three to come out

Are you armed with guns and grenades?
Shoot me!

l'm Optimus Prime
My limbs are made of steel

- Go ahead, shoot me!
- Stay away

Call the Residence

Tell her that Blue House is
under attack from Optimus Prime

Where did he drink?

Near Jongro, ma'am

Why didn't you escort him back
before he got so drunk?

Look at me! l'm the Presidential
Chef... l'm the King

He's taking a leak!

Let go of me, punk!

l'll never ever drink again

l prepared a French-style breakfast
for Madam President

and some traditional fish soup
for you, Professor

lt'll help you ease the hangover

A phone was ringing in your pocket,
this morning

lt was an unauthorized cell phone

l took the call...

lt asked me if l needed
an urgent loan

Should the President of Korea
be receiving calls like that?

They just call random numbers
''No interest for the first month,'' right?

l got similar calls a few times
What an annoying bunch!

That's not the point of this!
You lied to me!

Are you a spy?

No one else carries private
cell phones in the Blue House

l'm sorry

But, l have a personal life
outside of my duty

l normally have it switched off
and only use it in special cases...

l got rid of it

What?

l got rid of the phone

Good for you...

l still have 6 months on the contract
but, never mind

- Hello!
- Look, who's here!

How are you?

Good. He's grown so big

Have you been busy?

Not so much

You drove here by yourself?

l haven't done it in years...
lt was great

Why didn't you take the residence
that government provided?

l'm grateful for the pension

Why waste money on
building a new house?

You're so stubborn

How's the preparation for the
policy institute going?

l decided to put it on
hold for now

lt's only been a
year since the handover

lt could be a little too soon

l'm thinking of continuing
with my studies

lt's good to hear that
l was worried you might open a gym

How's life as a single dad?

lsn't this...?

Chef Jang has them sent over
every now and then

ln the name of providing
good education,

parents go through
tough competitions...

What's with her hair?

Why do women in politics
have that same bouffant hairdo?

A bright red suit?
Like a firefighter

Her skin looks great
Well, she gets the best facials

They have beauticians
in the Residence?

Yeah... l got one every other day

How come l never got one?

Maybe it was new from my term

Well, l got them

What?!
That wretched Chief of Staff...

Can we watch some TV?

You don't care now that
your terms are over?

Shame on you

The Special Administrative City Law
that this government wants to enact

entails moving the capital into...

ls he sure?

He doesn't talk rubbish

lf this is true, she's headed
directly for impeachment

Have they lost their minds?

You know l'm the best hit man
in the Opposition

Let's strike while the iron is hot

We can get this in tomorrow's
morning editions

lsn't it her birthday, tomorrow?

Happy birthday, Madam President!
This will be the biggest surprise

- Good morning, sir!
- Morning!

ls Chef Jang here?

Over here, sir

- Chef!
- Yes, sir

Good morning, sir!

Are we all set?

Yes, sir

We'll look into it right away, ma'am

Here she comes!

Everyone in their positions!

As practiced...

And, one...

Happy birthday to you~
Happy birthday to you~

Happy birthday Madam President...

Have you lost your mind?!!

Han Gate: the Special Admin City Law,
a present for husband?

The President's ambitious plans
for relocation of the capital,

was it all but a part of her
real estate speculation scheme?

This is the true face of
Han's government

lt's beyond outrageous

How can we trust a government
under corrupt leadership

ls it worth keeping this government?

We must put it to the people

l really didn't know!

All l wanted was to raise pigs
and cows there when we retire

What are they building there?!

God damn it!

Where is she?

At the Residence, sir

What's going to happen now?

The Opposition will initiate a motion
for impeachment at the Assembly...

Where is he?

Mr. Choi went out for some air

Do l need to go through with this?

You must act as normally as possible
especially at times like this

lf you don't, they will
bite down harder on us

Like in a dog fight

lt's not all that exciting
to celebrate a birthday, at my age

l would like to thank all of you
who came to congratulate me

and apologize for what you must've
heard on the news this morning

lt was a nasty surprise for me, too

As the President, l feel that l am
solely responsible for what happened

Today, my husband was going
to dance with me on stage

but, he wasn't feeling very well...

Ladies and Gentlemen,
it's my husband, Choi Chang-myun

- Are you okay?
- Yeah

l'm the presidential spouse,
Choi Chang-myun

l'm sorry l'm late

Today is the birthday of my dear wife
and our President

lt should have been a day of
happiness and celebration

but because of me,
it was one of the worst days in her life

l had a dream of retiring
to a farm with my wife

So, l bought a small ranch
with my life savings

l had no idea it would
turn out to be such a disaster

l just sold off the land

Looking back, this wasn't
the first time

l failed to provide the support she needs
for carrying out her duties as President

l regret so much
only adding to her burdens

And, it makes me realize

that l probably won't change
as a person

So, l made a small resolution

and, felt l should announce it
before l have a change of heart

On the way here, l thought of you
in the old days and l got choked up

You are as beautiful now
as you have ever been

Kyung-ja...

Let's get divorced

lt's not possible
for me to be with you

and live as a presidential spouse

What's going on?
What did he say?

l'm American, too...

l'm so sorry

And, happy birthday

lt's an emergency! A crisis!

No, not a crisis either

For the first time
in the history of Korea,

a sitting President may get divorced
during her presidential term

This afternoon's statement by
Professor Choi was his sole decision

which he hopes, will allow the President
to devote herseIf to her presidential duties

Lawyers for Democratic Society has
volunteered to represent Professor Choi...

Opposition to blame for
President's Divorce - 62.4%
Lawyers for Democratic Society has
volunteered to represent Professor Choi...

Opposition to blame for
President's Divorce - 62.4%
The public points finger of blame
at the Opposition...

Where is this going?

lt's backfiring on us

Who did you hit,
the President or her husband?

Calm down
This is an opportunity for us

A President with a family crisis!
She's as vulnerable as can be

Look at the survey results
Public reaction is contrary

They think we're responsible
for the President's divorce

Don't you know what she
represents to the people?

To the public, she's the mother-, wife-
and daughter-in-law figure

The Mother Mary, Korea's Joan of Arc
and Cleopatra...

Maybe not the Cleopatra...

ls it not?
Did l say Cleopatra?

The point is...

The opposition seems to be worried
about taking the blame

Has she made up her mind
about a divorce?

''President sacrificing her marriage
for the sake of her duties''...

Not bad

Professor Choi has been
a ticking time-bomb

Maybe she's better off without him

Have you ever been
through a divorce?

No, l'm happily married

l went through with it twice

When was the second time?

The first time was not in the record

You think a divorce will allow you
to focus better on yourjob?

Who should be handling
the matter anyway?

The personnel affairs?

How come? lt goes under
political affairs

What?

Definitely not the foreign policy
Leave me out of this

How can you let this happen?
You know what dad's like!

What about me?

Are you blaming me for
what he has done?

But, you know how hard
it has been for him

Before being one man's wife,
l'm the President of this country

How can l do my job
if l have family troubles to worry about

lf he can't put up with it...
then, we have no choice

Please mother...

He started it all

Even if he comes back,
things won't change for the better

Suit yourself, Madam President

l loved him with all my heart

However, since taking office,

l found loving someone as a
private person a very difficult task

Today, l'm mustering up the courage

to make an announcement about
a decision l made

l decided to remain by myself
as your President,

not as a wife to a...

God, this is corny!

What's with the humiliating tone?

Am l begging for sympathy
for a poor divorcee?

What's with ''tears'' in brackets?
You want me to cry here?

Today, l stand before you as your
President, not a wife to a man...

Like this?

l'm sorry, ma'am. We've never
dealt with this kind of situation...

Should the President present herself
at the court for divorce?

For formalities...

And other things like alimony...

She is praised as the mother figure
of the 21st century

And now, she's fallen a victim of
a political snare thanks to the Opposition

Although he claimed
an innocent coincidence,

he did buy land awaiting
major development

Please, let's use some
common sense here

The President's husband bought
the land in his own name

so that the world will know when
he makes a huge profit out of it?

A five-year-old would
laugh at that

Well, he just did
that laughable thing

Are you listening to
what l'm saying?

- We'll move on to talk about
- lt's not us that's funny

- what will happen next
- but the way you people think

Some claim that the President has
made up her mind about the divorce

Nothing has been decided

Please be careful with the wording

Our society places
great value on family,

which is why the public
is so concerned

They say ''Cultivate body, order family
then, make peace for the world''

People are concerned as to whether or not
she'll be able to carry out her duties

without the support of a solid family
behind her

lt's funny you should say that

The former President Cha
was a wifeless father

Did he ever have solid
family support behind him?

A wifeless father?!

Did you just refer to the former
President as a ''wifeless father?''

Are you trying to insult
the former head of state?

What uneducated
absurdity?

How dare you talk to me like that?
How old are you?

Why are you asking me my age?
We were in the same class in college

How old l am is how old you are!

l failed my entrance exams twice

That's fantastic!
Well done for re-taking your exams!

You must be really proud!

Are you mocking me?

You have just insulted
the 200,000 students nationwide

that are re-taking exams

What did l ever say about them?
l'm talking about you!

Take your words back this moment
or l'll see to it that you pay for it

l can't and l won't!

Make a public apology
right this moment!

Hey, little guy! No books or TV
or talking on the phone

while eating your dinner, okay?

Hello? This is Cha Ji-wook

l hope l'm not interrupting you
at a busy time

l have a favor to ask

Would you be willing to give a lecture
for my students?

l'll check my schedule

This morning, the President invited
her two predecessors,

the former Presidents Kim and Cha,
to a luncheon at the Blue House

and discussed the main objectives
and pending issues of her government

Hello, it's great to meet you!

l studied politics
at university like yourselves

and served as the President
until last year

in case, some of you didn't know

You parted with your wife
quite early

and served your term without
the support of a First Lady

l think you might have hopes of
meeting someone special again

Did you meet that special person
during your tenure?

That's class A confidentiality

Tell us! Tell us!

On many occasions,
l felt lonely

Even if l had the
best advisers and

was surrounded by people
who had faith in me

There were times l wanted
to be in love again

to have that special feeling
for someone

But, l found that as a President,
it's difficult to love one person only

lt's a job where it's
extremely difficult to love,

cherish and respect one person

So, l gave it up

And now, l regret giving it up
so much

l had lunch with President Han
this afternoon

As you know, she is going through
a tough time at the moment

l told her what l learned from
my experience

To be President for one person
when it comes to a certain moment

ln order to avoid
having regrets later on

You were fantastic today

Don't flatter me

lt's getting chilly

Air's great in this part
of the town, isn't it?

lt happens when l'm nervous

l haven't cooked in years

Mr. Choi is a good cook

He made food here?

Time to time, ma'am

On your birthday, it was Mr. Choi
who made your birthday soup

So typical of him

How come you're not married?

My youngest is going to
college this year

Oh, excuse me!

Why did l think
you weren't married...

Please forgive me

That's okay
l get that from time to time

How are things?

Pardon?

How are things at home?

l don't go home much
but still, it's great

A President could make
her people happy,

even if she isn't happy herself,
couldn't she?

The President doesn't
necessarily have to be happy

to make the lives
of people better, right?

l may be wrong but l believe...

just as a President wishes that
all her people are happy,

everyone wants their President
to be happy

Not a single person would want
the President to be miserable

You think so?

That's what people want

lt would be nice if the
President devoted herself to

making the people happy

but people who have a miserable
President cannot be truly happy

Koreans are good people,
A lot more so than you might think

They are, aren't they?

l'm only a cook
but l know that much

Can l leave this to you?

You know l had lunch with
the two former Presidents

They both told me to pay
a visit here,

when faced with a dilemma
that l cannot solve by myself

Now l can see what they meant

Thank you

Where can she be at this hour?

She's not at the Residence

Sir,

l received a report that
she just left the main gate

What are you talking about?

Sir!

The main gate!

Right! The main gate!

Don't get in the way
you idiots!

Why did you let her pass by herself?

Would she go grocery shopping
at this hour, dumbass?

- l'll have you killed, all of you!
- Sorry, sir!

What did you say to her that made her
disappear in the middle of the night?

We were just chatting about happiness
and other things...

While picking anchovy guts?

What are you talking about?
God, this is annoying!

Turn on the GPS

Have a chopper locate the vehicle

lt's the Blue House

l'm the Chief of Security

We know where she is headed
Give them a call, too

Put me on!

Chief Joo?
This is the Chief of Personnel

Don't have her pull over in the city
We can't let anyone see her

Don't let the press find out,
no matter what!

Escort her out of the city, okay?

She entered the highway
Where's the next bottle neck point?

An-sung lntersection, sir

Stop the vehicle before
she enters the intersection

And, set up a road block in E7

West Coast Highway

l'm sorry but this is
a personal matter

l assumed from the direction
you were heading

lt's appropriate to use
the official escort for this

Please let me
take the wheel, ma'am

l don't need an escort
l won't be long

Your driver's license has expired

Would you like me to
call you a cab?

Maintain positions

Destination is
Madam President's in-laws'

Here they are!

You drove here
Why are you out of breath?

Shall we... dance?

Did you practice?

Did you mark ''6''?

Mind your own ticket

Let me see what you got

Don't look at mine

- Focus on yours
- You have a lovely temper!

''6'' is a good number

Says who?

l hope l win the
jackpot this time

lt's not easy
l know because l've done it before

- You'll give it all away again?
- l'll keep it all for myself

People think that Presidents
are special people

Of course, they are not wrong
in thinking that

But, what we often forget
is that at certain moments,

they are someone's husband,

wife or parent

Their joy, sadness and happiness
is not all that different from our own

If an old President
comes over for a drinks,

or a President who has given up smoking
asks for a cigarette

''A Very Special Kitchen''
ln the early morning,
when he greets you with hello

we say to him with a big smile,

''Good morning, President!''