"Have you seen the latest directive?"
"Yes, it applies to everyone in the company without exception."
"Ha... I expected as much, but it still leaves a bitter taste."
Executive Vice President Im Jaeseong knew the chairman's temperament all too well.
The man valued character and integrity but was infamous for applying such principles selectively.
His focus and concern extended solely to those he considered his own. For anyone outside his circle, the chairman could be as cold as the deepest winter.
The guidelines issued that morning drew an unmistakable line in the sand.
"Even though the company employs people of various ethnicities, it's undeniable that there's a significant number of Joseonese employees. Won't this alienate them?" one of the senior researchers asked, sipping his coffee.
"No one can fault the chairman," Jaeseong replied, his tone more resigned than reassuring.
