Chapter 524: Sale of Logistics’ Real Property (1) – Part 1
It was Thursday.
When Gun-Ho went to work at GH Mobile in Jiksan Town, President Song inford him that he succeeded in procuring a new client. The new client was a manufacturing company that was producing ho appliances.
“How did you find that client?”
“Actually, they contacted us first. They said that they learned about us through our website. They sent us an inquiry about a product around six months ago. They were asking if we could manufacture a heat-resistant protector.”
“Did we successfully develop it?”
“They initially tried to develop it within their research center, and when they failed to do so, they asked another company to do it for them. A protector is a urethane-related product which is very tender and sensitive to heat. Their problem with the protector was revealed when they shipped their products to subtropical countries.”
“Hmmm.”
“Their products lted while being shipped to the buyers in those subtropical regions. So of their products beca discolored as well on the way.”
“Really?”
“So, during those six months ever since we received the inquiry from them, our researchers, who were being led by Dr. Joon-Soo Oh, have persistently worked on developing the heat-resistant protector. And they finally and successfully made it. When you happen to see Dr. Joon-Soo Oh, please recognize his effort and achievent, and give him and his team so words of encouragent.”
“Haha. Of course, I will do that. It’s a great achievent for our company.”
“It’s not always obvious to recognize the research center workers’ efforts and their work performance since we don’t see their work’s result right away. But this ti, the outco clearly proved their work for the past six months.”
“I think so.”
President Song continued to talk, “All of our company’s executive officers went to Mr. Sakata Ikuzo’s wood carving art exhibition earlier.”
“Right. I heard of that.”
“We were all highly impressed by his artworks. I knew that he was the best in carving molds, but I didn’t know he would be that good in carving woods and creating art pieces with it. He is indeed the best skilled person in the world.”
“I agree with you. His skills can be applied to various areas, and I don’t see a limit there.”
“I highly recognize his artisan spirit. I still rember his attitude toward his work. When he worked with us, he said that he would put everything into developing a product to the extent that he risks his life. I can picture him sitting on the wood floor wearing only Yukata and concentrating on carving his work.”
“I rember that too. He said Issho sothing in Japanese.”
“It’s Isshokeni, sir.”
“That’s right. Isshokeni! I heard it several tis and forgot about it.”
“Our society needs more people like him, but the reality is that it’s really hard to find a person with that sort of spirit around us. It’s a sha.”
“I guess society doesn’t provide the right environnt to grow people like him.”
“Even a gold dalist from the International Vocational Training Competition sotis has to open a deep-fried chicken restaurant to make a living. Then, that person would lose the chance to pass on his skills and knowledge to the next generation.”
“That’s a sha.”
“If you look at a science and technology magazine, you will see a lot of articles written by college professors; as a matter of fact, most of them are written by them. The governnt in Korea supports academic research. But, if you look at Japanese science and technology magazines, you will find more articles authored by engineers and workers in the real work field. That shows that the engineers are being supported by their governnt in Japan. In our country, even though an engineer wants to do so research, it’s really rare to find any support by the governnt.”
“Hmm.”
“Look at Director Jong-Suk Park. He is better than any college professor in welding and working with machines. However, if he wants to do so research on it and asks for support, the first question that he would encounter would be which college he graduated from.”
“I see.”
“So, I’m planning to build a system and culture in our company for our workers, where they could freely suggest their ideas, and we praise those with excellent ideas with a prize to encourage them. Also, I want to send one or two engineers overseas per year to have them learn advanced technology.”
“That’s a good idea.”
While having a conversation with President Song, the secretary—Ms. Hee-Jeong Park—knocked on the door and entered the office.
“Sir, soone is here to see you. He said he is the president of Tommy Costics.”
“Tommy Costics?”
President Song looked at Gun-Ho and said, “Tommy Costics’ president is President Sang-Oh Bang. He is a widely well-known person in the field. What is he doing here?”
“Oh, oh, I think he wants to talk with . It’s about GH Logistics’ real property in Seonghwan City.”
“Oh, I see. Well, in that case, I will just get back to my work now.”
After President Song left Gun-Ho’s office, a man who looked like he was in his 60s ca into the office. He had a sturdy build and a large forehead. He was exuding so sort of charisma with his thick eyebrows and shiny eyes.
“Are you President Gun-Ho Goo?”
“Yes, I am.”
Gun-Ho stood up from his seat. The man was tall and sturdy. It seed that he was about one-foot taller than Gun-Ho.
“I am the president of Tommy Costics.”
“Oh, I see. Please have a seat.”
Gun-Ho showed him a seat. Gun-Ho found it interesting that this man, who looked tough like a leader of gangsters, was running a costic company.
Tommy Costics’ president gave his business card to Gun-Ho, and Gun-Ho gave his to him. That man ca with another person, and Gun-Ho gave his business card to that man as well. When the man, who accompanied the costic company’s president, gave his business card to Gun-Ho, Gun-Ho took it.
“Oh, you are a director in Tommy Costics.”
Gun-Ho called for his secretary—Ms. Hee-Jeong-Park—and asked her to bring tea.
“When I was told that you were running a large factory, I was expecting to see a person who would be about my age. You look very young though. So, you have a real property placed on the market for sale, right?”
“Yes, I do.”
At that mont, Gun-Ho made a call to Jae-Sik Moon.
“President Moon, Tommy Costics’ President is here with in GH Mobile. Can you co?”
“I’m actually in GH Mobile with all the necessary docunts with . I’m in Director Jong-Suk Park’s office right now. Do you want to co to your office now?”
“Yes, please co.”
While having his tea, Tommy Costics’ president crossed his legs. His movent drew Gun-Ho’s attention. That man was wearing a gemstone ring which was glittering. Gun-Ho could sll so perfu as well. This man was probably wearing perfu. Gun-Ho scanned Tommy Costics’ president slowly from his head to toe, and then thought, ‘This man seems to be lustful. He looks overly energetic for a man in his 60’s.’
“I talked with the President Moon person on the property the other day. I’m hoping that you could sell that property to for less than 1.3 million won per pyung.”
“I already gave President Moon full authority in selling that property. That land is owned by a company called GH Logistics, and President Moon is the one who has been running that business. So, it makes sense that President Moon makes all the decisions related to selling the company’s real property.”
“I just wanted to make sure that I was talking with the right person. Since it’s a large land, I thought that it might be necessary to have so sort of board’s approval of the company or sothing. So, I wanted to talk with you, President Gun-Ho Goo, since you are the majority shareholder of that company.”
“I made my decision to sell that property, and I gave full authority to President Moon in selling it. The price negotiation also should be made with President Moon.”
“I do highly recognize your complete trust toward the person who you chose to run your company.”
“Even for this company where we are sitting right now, I have a co-president. Do you rember the person who left the office when you entered it? He is the president who is running this company. I don’t get involved in the daily operation of this company either.”
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