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Love Across The 38th Parallel

Love Across The 38th Parallel

AEORAJI

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Momentous and destiny-altering events unfold during an extraordinary and historic trial period of reunification between the two Koreas. As a result of being taken away from his beloved homeland in Pyongyang, Youngchul embarks on a gripping and life-changing journey to Korea University. A mesmerizing twist was waiting to unfold before him, woven by the hands of fate. Heesoo, a Doumi (Helper) who has been studying North Korean studies for many years, enters the scene like a comet streaking across the night sky. In the midst of the clash between languages and cultures, an electrifying surge of emotions ignites. The once stoic Youngchul experiences a heart-racing rollercoaster ride as his icy fortress of demeanor crumbles, revealing a vulnerability he never knew he possessed. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of simmering political tensions and suffocating societal expectations, as a tempestuous whirlwind that defies all odds. As you witness a love that transcends boundaries, defies every obstacle, and sets the world ablaze with its incandescent passion, prepare to be spellbound, captivated, and utterly enchanted. *Please note that the character's image of Youngchul is legally owned by me.

제1화 Reunification (1)

The world watched in stunned disbelief as the unthinkable happened - after decades of tension and threats of catastrophic war, North and South Korea announced they would temporarily reunify. South Korean President Kang and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim shocked their nations and the globe when they emerged from months of secret high-stakes talks with an ambitious plan to bridge the divide between their communist and democratic systems.

Few thought they could set aside generational ideological clashes and political power dynamics for the sake of their people. Yet they recognized that this historic gamble for peace was better than the alternative - the two nations had come dangerously close to triggering World War III during heated standoffs over the North's nuclear program in recent years. If successful, the reunification could pave the way to formally end the Korean War and bring lasting stability to the peninsula.

Families torn apart by the boundary separating the two Koreas contemplated emotional reunions after sixty years divided. The two nations would relearn their shared history and work to merge their cultures and languages as well. The integration would not come easily, but Kang and Kim managed to broker mutual security assurances and economic cooperation pacts to facilitate exchange between the populations.

The plan was rife with uncertainty, but the Korean people recognized that it signified the first tangible hope for reconciliation since combat halted. They would undertake the ambitious social experiment for the chance of unlocking a peaceful, prosperous unified Korea for future generations.

As my family and I watched the announcement from the two leaders, my mother's eyes welled up with tears. A single tear trickled down her cheek, quickly wiped away with a tissue.

"Isn't this a miracle?" She murmured, her voice choked with emotion. "Finally, we are one Korea again."

I simply nodded, unsure of how to process this monumental change. What would a reunified Korea look like? Our cultures had diverged so much over the years. Could we even consider ourselves as the same people anymore?

"I don't trust them. They're nothing more than communist scoundrels."

My father's voice cut through the silence, his staunch pro-South Korea ideologies resurfacing. This was the same man who claimed that the English language originated from Korean—his evidence merely a handful of coincidental similarities between a few words. I rose from the couch, my body aching from sitting too long.

Bidding my parents goodnight, I leaned in to kiss my mother's forehead and gave my father a pat on his back. The potent smell of Soju, mingled with beer and fried chicken, filled the room.

"You really should take a shower, dad. You reek." I commented, trying to lighten the mood.

He lifted a piece of his shirt and gave it a sniff. "I suppose you're right, Heesoo," he replied with a chuckle.

The clock read only 8:30 PM, but a long and significant day awaited me tomorrow. The North Korean Studies department at my university was organizing a welcoming committee for the new North Korean exchange students. These students were set to spend a year immersing themselves in our culture, understanding our customs, and learning our ways of life. The hope was that this knowledge would foster understanding and empathy among the new generation of North Koreans, potentially paving the way for the eventual reunification of our two countries. This was more than just an academic exercise; it was a step towards a shared future, a unified Korea. The weight of this responsibility hung heavy on my shoulders as I made preparations for the day ahead.

scanned the lengthy email from Professor Park outlining the schedules for the North Korean exchange students' orientation day. My eyes glazed over as I took in the packed agenda spanning from breakfast meet-and-greets to a late afternoon K-pop dance workshop.

"They can't possibly expect us to keep up this pace all day," I muttered to my foamy toothpaste mouth.

I knew the administration was invested in ensuring the trial unification went smoothly to set the stage for potential full reunification down the line. But in their zeal to showcase all aspects of South Korean life, they seemed to forget that us student volunteers would be run ragged trying to coordinate this overload of activities.

My phone buzzed with a new message. It was from my best friend Jun, who was coordinating the morning campus tours.

Jun: This is crazy! They just told me we need to add a stop at the new business school now too. We'll be walking miles tomorrow at this rate! I chuckled. Jun always had a dramatic flair.

But he had a point - with 30 North Korean students to guide through every facility, we orientation leaders would have our exercise for the day.

I wrote back: Lol! Make sure you stretch tonight so you don't pull a muscle. Who knew reunification would be this tiring?

Jun: No joke! At least the new business school has cushy chairs. Maybe I'll conveniently finish my tour there and refuse to leave the comfort! 😆

Laughing aloud at the thought of Jun barricading himself in the fancy new lecture hall, I felt my nerves about tomorrow lift slightly.

Even with this over-the-top schedule, I was glad to play a small part in this historic event for our country. Maybe reunification fever was contagious - I was starting to catch a touch of optimism myself.

As head of the student society dedicated to studying North Korea, the school expected me to embrace this duty enthusiastically. After all, who better to greet visitors from across the DMZ than someone immersed in analyzing their culture?

Yet my stomach churned with anxiety. What if I somehow offended them by misspeaking or unwittingly committing some unknown cultural faux pas?

I took a deep breath, straightening the brochures fanning across my desk. I couldn't afford to get mired in uncertainty. There was too much at stake for both sides. And if I felt this nervous, I'm sure the North Korean students felt the same, leaving home for the unknown south.

As I packed my bag, I made a silent pledge to myself. I would greet our northern guests with empathy and compassion. My role was to listen and understand, not judge. If I could forge just one genuine cross-border friendship, then perhaps I could play one small part in stitching our broken people back together after seventy years apart.

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정나연은 남궁민의 충실한 아내였다. 결혼 3년간 그녀는 아내로서의 모든 의무를 다했지만 남궁민은 그녀를 무시하고 차갑게 대했다. 그 어떤 방법으로도 그의 마음속에 들어갈 수 없었다. 어느날, 이런 삶에 지친 정나연은 이혼을 요구하고 떠나려고 했다. 그러자 모든 사람들이 그녀를 비난했다. “너 미쳤어? 왜 갑자기 이혼하려는 거야?” “그렇게 많은 재산을 두고 지금 이혼하겠다고? 당신 제정신 맞아?” 이 말을 들은 정나연은 그저 웃으며 대답했다. “저에게도 그만한 재산이 있거든요. 그리고 제일 중요한 것은, 전 더이상 그 남자를 사랑하지 않는다는 것입니다.” 모든 사람들이 그녀를 비웃었고 그녀가 거짓말을 한 것이라고 생각했다. 다음날 아침, 한 여성에 관한 뉴스가 인터넷에 터졌다. 세계에서 제일 젊은 여성 억만장자가 나타난 것이다. 그 여성은 바로 정나연이었다. 남궁민은 크게 놀라며 오래동안 뉴스 화면을 보고 말이 없었다. 그리고 다시 정나연을 만났을 때 그녀는 알아보지 못할 정도로 달라졌다. 주위에는 잘생긴 남자들이 둘러쌌고 그녀는 그들을 향해 예쁘게 웃고 있었다. 남궁민은 질투가 났다. 자신의 모든 자존심을 버리고 그녀를 되찾으려 했다. “안녕하세요. 자기소개를 할게요. 남궁민이라고 합니다. 제일 젊은 여성 억만장자라는 뉴스, 저도 봤습니다. 저도 억만장자인데, 이렇게 만나다니 천생연분 아닌가요?” 정나연은 대답을 하지 않고 웃으며 남자를 바라봤다.

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