Story of a Big Player from Gangnam

Gun-Ho arrived in Asan City. It was probably the interview day for new hiring in Dyeon Korea. Gun-Ho could see a lot of young people gathering at the building entrance, who were not wearing a uniform, showing that they were not Dyeon Korea’s employees. When Gun-Ho’s Bentley stopped at the gate, and the security guard quickly opened the car door, those young people simultaneously watched to see who would get out of the car.

“Wow, nice car. He is probably the owner president of this company.”

“He looks young though. He probably inherited the business from his father or something.”

“No, he didn’t. I read his story in a magazine before. He is a self-made successful man.”

As Gun-Ho entered his office, he called for Secretary Seon-Hye Yee.

“Why do I see a lot of people at the entrance?”

“We are hiring more production workers. Today is the interview day for them, sir.”

“Who is included in the interview committee? Is Director Kim in it?”

“No, sir. Mr. Director Yoon and Mr. Manager Hee-Yeol Yoo are interviewing them today.”

“Okay then. Please have Mr. Director Kim come to my office.”

Secretary Seon-Hye Yee was about to leave the office to call for Director Kim when Director Kim entered the office already.

Director Kim said as he took a seat, “Things seem to be busy around here today, sir, because of the interview.”

“I guess we have a lot of applicants for the jobs, huh?”

“We are hiring about 30 workers, and we received more than 500 applications. Since we are a public company, we see so many young people applying for jobs with us.”

“So, once we finish the hiring process, how many workers will we have in total?”

“We will have 280 workers.”

At that moment, Secretary Seon-Hye Yee brought two cups of jujube tea.

“As the company grows with more workers, you will become busier and busier, Mr. Director Kim.”

“It would be okay for me, sir. We will definitely have more production workers, and Manager Hee-Yeol Yoo will manage them mostly. I will be totally fine.”

“I asked you to come to my office today because I want to discuss with you about moving people within our company.”

“Umm, moving people within the company, sir? But, we will have our end-year promotion in December. We can talk about it then. We don’t even know who we are going to have as our new president anyway.”

“I’m expecting that Lymondell Dyeon will appoint Mr. Adam Castler as our next president.”

“Well, that’s what I’m thinking as well, but we will know for sure when they make it public.”

“Since our American partner will send their person to take the president position, we will have to come up with someone on our side for the next vice president position.”

As Director Kim heard what Gun-Ho was concerned about, he seemed to be feeling anxious. Director Kim’s face hardened, and he looked at Gun-Ho’s face.

“Whoever we will have as our new president, he won’t have actual power or authority around here. He will just sit at his desk and sign some documents. All the actual work in this company will be done by us, and the vice president will lead the work. Who do you think would be adequate for the vice president position?”

“Well, sir… That’s a decision that you should make, isn’t it?”

Director Kim was very good at communicating with people as he had been an excellent expert in sales, and stammering was never his thing. But, Director Kim was stammering at the moment.

Gun-Ho continued, “Once I take the position as the chairman of the board of directors, you will have a lot of work to do here. You are actually the only person who I can think of for our next president.”

“Thank, thank you, sir.”

“It has been only 2 years since you were promoted to the current position—senior director. I’m not sure what the executive officers in GH Mobile would think about your next promotion, but it doesn’t matter. You are definitely the person who made Dyeon Korea grew this much. No one would say anything against it.”

“Thank, thank you, sir.”

Director Kim blushed as he was feeling embarrassed. He just kept sipping his jujube tea.

Gun-Ho added, “And, I want to bring someone from outside.”

“What do you mean by bringing someone from outside, sir?”

“He’s going to work on developing our market abroad. Someone who I owe a lot recommended this person to work with us. I couldn’t say no to him. Also, I believe this person will be an asset to our company. He will be very helpful around here.”

“If he joins us, which position are you thinking of giving to him?”

“He will be placed as a senior director. We will have two senior directors at the moment, but it wouldn’t matter since you will be appointed to the vice president position at the end of December.”

Director Kim felt relieved. Gun-Ho already mentioned twice that Director Kim would be promoted to vice president. Director Kim had no reason to say anything negative about Gun-Ho’s decision at the moment.

Director Kim said, “If that’s what you decided, sir, I will go with it, no problem.”

“I will make an official announcement about our new executive officer next week, and we will make everything official at the end of December. For promotions for managers and other positions, I want you to take care of it with Mr. Adam Castler.

“Understood, sir. We will make decisions about them during our next executive meeting. However, for the promotions for executive officers, we need your opinion and decision.”

“I am open to any suggestions and opinions for it.”

“Well, sir, it would be a lot easier for us, if you can just tell us what you are thinking.”

“Well, I want Manager Hee-Yeol Yoo to be promoted to a director.”

“I am definitely with you on it, sir. I understand that Manager Hee-Yeol Yoo has been a manager only for two years now, but he has contributed to the company enormously, especially in the production site.”

“The thing is that once we promote Manager Hee-Yeol Yoo to a director position, we will have to terminate the temporary advisory position that our chief research officer is in now.”

“Hmm, that’s right, sir. That is sad. But what has to happen has to happen for the company, doesn’t it?”

“Also, I want to talk about Mr. Internal Auditor as well. He is in his late 50s now, and his contribution to the company in growing it is undeniably immeasurable. I want to extend his contract with us for two years. What do you think?”

“I agree with you on that too, sir. As a matter of fact, I haven’t worried about the financial part of our company because I know Mr. Internal Auditor is taking good care of that part.”

“That’s very nice.”

After letting Director Kim leave the office, Gun-Ho asked Mr. Adam Castler to come to his office.

After a while, Mr. Adam Castler entered Gun-Ho’s office with the interpreter—Mr. Myeong-Joon Chae.

“Mr. Vice President Adam Castler, you don’t know yet who’s going to be sent for the next vice president position from the head office, do you?”

“Actually, I have no idea, sir.”

“Well, we usually should hear something from them. Someone must have leaked information about it by now. But, you haven’t heard anything at all about it, huh?”

“It looks like it, sir.”

“I’m really hoping that you become Dyeon Korea’s next president, Mr. Adam Castler. I’ve been working with you for the past 2 years, and I know that you are capable and highly competent in managing business and workers. Also, you have contributed to the growth of Dyeon Korea.”

Adam Castler seemed to be pleased to hear the compliments from his boss—Gun-Ho.

“Haha. I know that you have worked hard to make Dyeon Korea this large, sir. I haven’t done much but assist you.”

“I’m serious, Mr. Adam Castler. You are an excellent CEO. You also harmonize very well with Korean workers here. I’m pretty sure that they all sincerely hope that you become our next president.”

“Thank you, sir.”