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안개 속의 외로운 탐구자
앞 표지 글
An epic tale of life that is more
fascinating than a movie
Life exists to draw a beautiful picture.
So felt lonely and challenged solitarily
Life is not an inertial-being but a
creature of self-denial
영화보다 더 영화 같은 인생 서사시
인생은 아름다운 그림을 그리기 위해 존재하는 것
그래서 외롭게 생각하고 외롭게 도전했다
인생은 구르는 존재가 아니라 극기로 조형되는 창조물이다
뒤 표지 글
Beautiful books, films and even blowing leaves
encountered at an impressionable age were
great teachers of wisdom. The world top-notch teachers are in the books.
감수성이 예민했던 나이에 접했던 아름다운 책, 영화,
흔들리는 풀잎 모두가 나의 교사였다
이 세상에서 가장 훌륭한 교사는 책 속에 있었다
Opening
A few years ago I first encountered the name Dr Jee
Man Won in a book list catalogue, sent by one of the
publishers in South Korea. It was a part of my job to select
the books for the Korean collections in a UK institute
where I used to work. I have lived abroad for several
decades, so was not familiar with the recent situation in
South Korea and the events which have taken place since
I left the country. Neither had I heard of Dr Jee Man Won.
Then, I learned that he had been the leading figure in
the mainstream conservatism in that country for the last
twenty-five years or so.
Some of his works caught my eyes and I decided to find
out more about him as a person and visited System Club
which was run by his thinktank body. Whilst reading his
life story, in the profile section I was totally fascinated,
and I thought that it merited translation. It is one of the
most compelling and intriguing personal stories I’ve
come across. I’ve read many biographies of people
from all round but Dr Jee’s phenomenal and essentially
educational in vast subjects that cover not only military,
but science, economy, mathematics, literature, English,
history, politics, law etc. It is very rare that an individual
like Dr Jee has such a profound comprehension of every
facet of mankind. This is evident from his empathy with his
fellow man and an innate understanding of human nature.
Regretfully, like Dr Jee our old generation were
unfortunate, to have experienced life during the Korean
war years. The life we went through was hard and
miserable, economically, socially and politically but
many people achieved something in their lives despite
the difficult circumstances. Nevertheless, Dr Jee is
exceptional as he impacted on humanity in such a selfless
way. I truly found that he was a very credible man who
was so consistent in every aspect of his work. Whilst he
maintained a sense of humour throughout, his focussed
on what he truly believed to be the right path – an absolute
man of integrity.
Therefore, I personally conclude that Dr Jee deserves
more recognition for his work than the Korean society
acknowledges – portraying him simply as ‘just an ultra farrightist’.
In fact, the whole nation is indebted to him for his
sacrifices especially for his patriotic stance. He particularly
merits recognition for uncovering the truth about 5.18 –
that it was not a result of a civil democratic movement but
sabotage by North Korea. What more evidence is needed?
The crucial point is that it has been proven by Dr Jee’s 16
year long research. His methods are scientifically driven,
and a wealth of factual data has been amassed. He also
has vast academic knowledge, experience and practises
gleaned from the time he was working for the Korean CIA.
Despite Koreans being generally accepted as having the
highest IQs in the world table, ironically, the truth of 5.18
is not fully comprehended in the complexities as there
are many anomalies and unanswered questions to it is
regarded as ‘a democratic civil movement’.
However, whatever views one has – being Uppal (right
wing), Chwappal (left wing) or centre ground, Koreans
acknowledge Dr Jee’s utmost dedication to the task, with
the national interest uppermost in his mind at all times.
I close ‘Opening’ herewith a humble poem of mine.
JEE Man Won
Jeez, the dude who never ceases to amaze anyone in a
variety of dimensions
Elite, exuberant individual, at times, richly sentimental
Eagle eye that focusses, aims in an untiring pursuit of
justification
Masterpiece, the rare breed that steers the world gravity
A man of intuition and integrity with charisma that shouldn’t
fail
No subjects are beyond his ken but the universe is too
confined
Winner of all, the time will tell timelessly
On guard in a lonely fort with watchful eyes unflinching
Napoleon, the Korean so formidable as the will and moral
courage of mankind
YC Kang, Translator
CONTENTS
Author's Message
1. Poverty and romance 19
2. The Korea Military Academy 51
3. Fledgling 93
4. Vietnam war – 1st call 113
5. Chōng, In-suk and my wedding 167
6. Vietnam war – 2nd call 179
7. Post-Vietnam, back in Korea 233
8. The Naval Postgraduate School, USA 239
9. National Defence Research Centre 279
10. Post Army years 307
11. Epilogue 318
Appendix
12. Uncovering the Dark Veil of
the May 18th Gwangju Riot 322
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