London.
Ralph set out on patrol on Oxford Street again today.
As a way to atone for his sins, he turned over a new leaf and became the sheriff of this street.
Ralph’s routine was simple.
First, he would clean the ground, and if anyone needed help, he would quietly approach and start a conversation.
If he got hungry, he would eat and then repeat the process… and the day would pass in the blink of an eye.
He set out, hoping for another peaceful day....
McClaren Headquarters, UK.
The Duke of Grosvenor quietly looked down at the acquisition contract.
McClaren had been rewriting F1 history with its best-ever performance. However, despite their dominant results, the acquisition price wasn’t particularly high.
Compared to Ferrari, they couldn’t boast much in terms of legacy. Moreover, their current performance was entirely due to Grosvenor’s massive investments. If the Grosvenor family pulled out, the res...
2025-05-18 06:32:01 +0000 UTC View PostSatoshi took a large machine out of his bag.
“May I try running this?”
“What is that?”
“Project SD. It’s the Sega Drive development kit.”
Is he trying to show me a live demonstration to get proper advice?
Well, I do vaguely remember the finished product.
“Of course, go ahead.”
“Thank you.”
While Satoshi was busy setting things up, I briefly drifted into thought.
In my previous life, I recall that Hyungang and...
Hwanghak-dong, Central Market.
Park Yong-hak was sitting at an old table.
Upon moving to Seoul, it was here he first learned about alcohol.
Perhaps it’s because of the many memories attached to it.
Park Yong-hak, uncharacteristically, was lost in thought.
As a child, he considered himself quite special.
Having studied abroad in Japan at Waseda University in the 1930s.
Fluent in both Japanese and English, he was undoubtedly a rare talent.
<...
TJ.
The founder of Nexcy Soft, who created the ultimate Korean RPG ‘Blood Alliance’.
He was recognized for creating a major RPG in the barren gaming landscape of Korea, but.
After the smartphone era, he introduced a toxic charging model, pushing both revenue and resentment to the extreme, making him a very complex figure.
“Did you go to the same school as my brother?”
“No, I live in Gangseo-gu.”
As I looked puzzled, Yoo-geon added an expla...
Jo So-deok could not hide his deep satisfaction as he looked at the newly renovated department store.
The three floors had been neatly set up for pop-up stores.
Could it have been done any better than this?
‘Even if I were asked to do it again, I couldn’t make it this good.’
That wasn’t the only thing he was pleased about.
The space that perfectly suited Jo So-deok’s taste was the men’s wear zone on the fifth floor.
Normally, vari...
If Grandpa were a cat, I was no different from a mouse.
For Grandpa, who had likely cornered me and was thinking about how to finish me off, this was a rather absurd proposal.
But what could I do?
I was the one holding the mic, so he had no choice but to listen.
“One of my acquaintances sponsors the McLaren F1 team. I heard something interesting from him.”
“……?”
“Surprisingly, McLaren, the strongest team of the time, uses Honda engines....
During the school break, Park Yoo-geon was deeply engaged in his club activities.
A senior in high school involved in a club?
Back then, it was an era where top-tier science students dreamed romantically of majoring in physics!
For Park Yoo-geon, who ranked around 70th nationwide, well—
Getting into his target school, Seoul National University’s Computer Science Department, was practically guaranteed.
Thanks to that, he was relatively free from the hell of co...
2025-05-18 06:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostMaybe he doesn’t like alcohol.
Shigeru was with us the whole time.
He came to see me anyway.
At first, he asked how I was doing, and lately, we’ve been talking about what projects I’m working on.
Maybe it’s because work came up.
I got excited.
“When Super Mario is released for the game pocket,”
I made a marketing proposal on the spot.
“What if, when Mario eats a star and his body sparkles, a Louis Vuitton logo appears on th...
The first one to arrive was, as expected, Jo So-deok.
“What… what is all this, boss?”
Jo So-deok seemed overwhelmed by the sheer size of the cruise ship.
“I thought I wouldn’t be surprised by anything anymore…”
“Are you amazed again?”
“Exactly. It was already bizarre enough landing on a ship by helicopter. And this… this is practically an aircraft carrier.”
But who was Jo So-deok?
As if nothing had happened, he quickly a...
“Wait a moment… I’ll go check.”
“Pardon?”
“The sooner, the better.”
“You can do it after the meal.”
“Since you’re taking a rare break, we should handle it as soon as possible.”
A French full-course meal typically takes at least 2 hours, and sometimes up to 4 hours.
Given that they went all out to bring in a 3-star chef, they clearly don’t intend to end it quickly.
‘That’s really considerate.’
He...
Without contributing any funds, what exactly do they mean by helping?
At that, the mayor hastily added,
(Negotiations are inherently a tedious process, aren’t they? We can take care of that for you.)
Hmm.
(Perhaps if you could share your desired amount…)
To purchase the stadium and all the real estate it owns, it would cost at least 300 million pounds.
That said, negotiations are more satisfying when there’s a discount.
I boldly called for a ...
I was always in a position where I had to persuade someone.
Every time, I wrestled with how to open the door to the other person’s heart.
After all, that’s the essence of business.
In that sense, the mayor of Manchester was somewhat lacking in training.
Well, that’s politicians for you.
They’re used to reviewing proposals brought in by private companies.
But they’ve rarely had experience going out and securing deals themselves.
“Wha...
For me, Super Orlando/Mario World’ was a truly meaningful game.
Did I have fun playing it?
Not at all!
I really wanted to play it, but I never got the chance. That only made me more drawn to it.
When I was a kid, quite a few people had family game consoles.
But Super Family was much harder to come by.
I often heard rumors—someone had one at their house, there was an incredible game called ‘Super Battle Tournament’… I heard a lot about ...
“The acquisition of the Harris flagship store is complete.”
I hold 60% of the shares, and Tennessee has 40%.
The proceeds from Red Bull and Capsulemon sales were enough to cover the acquisition cost.
Unlike with Gucci, this time, they said they wouldn’t give me a single penny…
Today, an arrest warrant was issued, and Leona is now in custody for investigation.
Tennessee seemed embarrassed by the situation.
“It wasn’t me.”
Of course...
Meanwhile, Jonathan’s mind was tangled with complicated thoughts.
Because his meeting with Ha Si-heon felt utterly surreal.
It wasn’t even Jonathan who initiated contact—it was the informant from the other side who approached first.
That alone would’ve made him feel wary…
But the person who appeared through the door was someone completely unexpected.
It was none other than the very person who had recently made headlines nationwide for sharply criti...
“Access to the informant is absolutely impossible. We also cannot provide any information that might hint at their identity.”
Jonathan’s voice carried a firm resolve.
So, I thought he was rejecting my proposal outright.
But he came back with an unexpected counteroffer.
“However, if it doesn’t involve pointing to a specific individual, we can provide information. Why not listen to it and decide if it’s worth the trade?”
Jonathan wanted me to hea...
A crisis meeting was called at Taewoo IT's headquarters.
As Vice Chairman, I was presiding over the meeting, with the Bitcoin project team and game company CEOs from our platform in attendance.
“I appreciate you all taking the time to come, especially during such a busy period.”
[Not at all! Thanks to Taewoo Group, we successfully entered the Chinese market—we owe you.]
[Our revenue has increased fivefold since entering China!]
[We’re also launching a new ga...
Friday, September 12, 1997.
It was the day before the Chuseok holiday. Normally, it would be a time when people looked forward to going back to their hometowns to reunite with family and relatives. But this year was different.
Due to a wave of bankruptcies that had been unfolding since the beginning of the year, the country was flooded with unemployed people who had suddenly lost their jobs. The stock market had collapsed, wiping out investments and leaving coun...
Thanks to Seok-won’s advice and the group’s early preparation, Daeheung Group managed to weather the crisis well. But most companies were struggling like sailboats caught in a raging storm, barely making it through each day.
Donghae Group was no exception. They had overreached by attempting a hostile takeover of Mido Department Store, and after the deal fell through, they had recklessly taken on foreign debt to clean up the aftermath—only to find themselves shackled by it.
Cheongil Heavy Equipment (4)
“That’s enough! Once I finish what I came to do, I’m leaving immediately!”
Han Cheong-ho turned his eyes toward the fool who had lost the president’s desk.
In the corner of the president’s office, there was a large conference table piled high with documents, and two men were struggling over them.
The two presidents, who were notorious for fighting whenever they met eyes, were now working tog...
Cheongil Heavy Equipment (3)
Tae-soo pulled something from inside his jacket and handed it to Lee Chang-won.
He didn’t even glance at No Il-guk.
Unable to hold back any longer, No Il-guk cautiously asked,
“Um… President, why not me...?”
“You’re not affiliated with our company,” Tae-soo replied.
Come to think of it, that was true.
Unlike Cheongil Heavy Equipment, all the employees of Cheongil Oil R...
Cheongil Heavy Equipment (2)
Tae-soo pointed directly at the heavy equipment company president.
"Starting today, that means I'm your boss."
When a company is acquired, not only do assets and real estate change hands, but so do liabilities and employees.
Cheongil Oil Refinery may have secretly moved some of its assets and personnel beforehand, but Cheongil Heavy Equipment remained untouched.
So yes, Tae-soo was now indeed the...
Cheongil Heavy Equipment (1)
Tae-soo headed toward Myeong-dong.
He parked his car in front of Jang Mal-dong’s house.
“Hyung, why are we here? Weren’t we going to Cheongil Heavy Equipment?”
“I need to meet Elder Jang Mal-dong. I’ll stop by Cheongil Heavy Equipment and join you later.”
He was telling Han-soo to go meet Jang Mal-dong alone.
Han-soo let out a dry laugh.
“What would I meet Elder Jang Mal-dong for? I ...
Rose was just as surprised by Ellie’s sudden arrival.
Ellie sat down next to me.
“Hello, you must be Rose McDowell? It’s nice to meet a celebrity I usually only see in fashion magazines, especially in a place like this.”
Rose quickly composed herself and smiled.
“Nice to meet you.”
Then, looking at me, she said, “I see you have a thing for models. In that case, I think we’d get along just fine.”
Looks like that’s how it appears.
It’s strange how many dictators or long-term rulers there are in countries surrounding Korea. North Korea, Japan, Russia, China, the Philippines, and so on.
When you think about it, it’s almost strange to think of Korea, where the president is faithfully replaced every five years.
I saw Chairman Zhang Pinghua.
He certainly had a comfortable and approachable appearance, but there was an undeniable and subtle sense of powerful intimidation. The translator beside him looked...
2025-05-16 16:40:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe United States never left countries that challenged their hegemony alone.
The Soviet Union, which once divided the world with the US, was dismantled and disappeared into history. Japan, which had economically chased America to its waist, fell into a long-term recession for 20 years due to the Plaza Accord (virtually a unilateral notification from the US).
And this time, the target was China. Because of this, China felt a sense of crisis, regarding this as a second Plaza Accord....
2025-05-16 16:40:22 +0000 UTC View PostEven in 2003, the illegal presidential campaign fund investigation continued to dominate the front pages of newspapers.
It was no surprise—thanks to the information we leaked, the scandal had ensnared five of the largest conglomerates, including Samsung, CL, and KS Group, drawing massive public attention.
"Vice Chairman, it's been revealed through the prosecution’s investigation that Hyundai Motors Group also delivered illegal campaign...
Chairman Park Tae-hong's eyes flew wide open in shock, prompting Chief Secretary Gil Sung-ho, standing beside him, to call out urgently.
“Chairman! What’s the matter?”
“Are you alright?”
President Park Jin-hyung, the eldest son, and Executive Director Cho Yoon-won also looked at Chairman Park with concerned expressions.
“Whew…”
Chairman Park, who had even forgotten to breathe, finally let out a deflating breath and slowly lifted his head.
...
The next day, with the won-dollar exchange rate still hovering above 1,000 won per dollar and the foreign exchange market in extreme turmoil, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Lee Eun-hyung and Bank of Korea Governor Noh Kang-woong were summoned to the Blue House by the President.
Outside the large window on one side of the office, dark, ominous clouds hung thick in the sky, reflecting the tense atmosphere surrounding the nation.
President Kim Sung-gyu, seated at the ce...