America: My Time

Chapter 1003 Changes in the Korean Peninsula

Chapter 993 Changes in the Koreans
Nothing is impossible. These guys in Japan still think John wouldn't do something like this to them, but they forget that Japan betrayed them first, so what is John hesitating for? And if Toshiba doesn't step in, how will John have the opportunity to continue instigating the US semiconductor association to continue targeting Japan?

Those oil-rich capitalists are plotting against John, aiming to target global satellite navigation companies. However, John is also using this opportunity to target Japan's semiconductor chips, trying to directly cripple Japan's development in this area and to directly acquire Japanese talent to complete his own strategic plan. Using someone else's strength against them is the best option.

Those guys in Japan thought they could outmaneuver John, but little did they know they were the ones being outmaneuvered. If they had cooperated honestly, John would have gotten some benefits from Toyota, since he needed to maintain a good image. But Toyota and its ilk were going to kick him while he was down, and that would come at a price. What those guys in Japan thought was impossible could actually happen, and it already has. They've already fallen into the trap!

John had no interest in what those Japanese guys were thinking. By this point, everything was set in stone. Even if Toshiba wanted to back down, it was impossible, and even if Toyota wanted to back down, it was impossible. Once they stepped into the feud between John and Yuta Capital, they had no way out.

Regardless of what those Japanese guys think or how they see it, Samsung in South Korea is indeed able to get the most advanced lithography machine on time, and ASML's relocation has not suffered as much damage as everyone thought.

While the Japanese were gossiping, John had already left South Korea. After communicating with the South Koreans, he left. It has to be said that the South Koreans were a bit too arrogant and lacked sincerity. They didn't want to give him any benefits and still wanted John to continue investing in South Korea. How could that be possible? So the investment in pharmaceutical research and development was ended directly!

"What, you still haven't recovered? You still think there's something wrong with those guys in the South Korean government? You haven't seen through everything behind this?" Since boarding the plane, John noticed that Lee Boo-jin had been sullen and puzzled by the South Korean government's arrogance. She also couldn't understand what those guys were thinking, since they were the ones who wanted to invest but refused to offer any benefits!
"I just can't understand why they would make such a decision. You made it very clear, but they still arrogantly thought they wouldn't give any benefits and showed no sincerity at all. If that's the case, why did they insist on having me mention this investment in pharmaceutical research and development to you in the first place? Are they really that arrogant?"

"Heh, calling it arrogance isn't quite right, because they can't control all of this. You think it's because those guys in the Korean government don't want to give me any benefits, that they lack sincerity? You're completely wrong. It's not that they lack sincerity, but that they have no choice. It's the conglomerates behind them that don't want me to invest, and it's the power controlled by Yoota Capital that doesn't want me to continue having any influence over Korea. Now you understand, right?" John shook his head as he spoke. The matter was very simple, not as complicated as Lee Boo-jin thought. It was all just a matter of interests.

Seeing Lee Boo-jin's shocked expression, John sighed again, "Why can't you accept this outcome? This is the world. Don't overcomplicate things. In the end, it's all about interests and power. Those conglomerates in South Korea, including Samsung, don't want me to continue making such investments in South Korea. It would affect their interests. This isn't just a matter of wealth, but also a matter of power. The people who initially contacted you in South Korea were sincere in wanting to cooperate with me, but they can't make the decision now. The reason they wanted to invite me to continue investing was to have me stand against those conglomerates in South Korea. But they didn't expect the other side to react so quickly, and that Taiwan Capital would also get involved."

"But since you know all this and understand everyone's rejection, why do you still invest in games?"

"You still have a lot to learn. I can see through all of this and know who is behind the scheme and who is targeting me. If I do nothing, what do you think outsiders will think of me? They will all think I am scared and have to back down. Even if the Koreans don't think that way, those oily capitalists will promote it heavily, which will cause me a lot of trouble for no reason. But with this investment in the game, even if those guys have a lot of ideas, they won't have the guts to play them. This investment is not only a counterattack, but also a warning to them!"

John's warning wasn't just aimed at the oil capital; it was also directed at the Korean conglomerates, letting them know they weren't to be trifled with. He wouldn't retaliate this time, but if the same thing happened again, they would pay the price.

A mere investment invitation has caused such a huge stir, and the calculations behind it all have shocked Lee Boo-jin. Even though she knows the business world is like a battlefield, she was still stunned when she truly understood everything behind this, because it was all things she hadn't anticipated. "Alright, stop thinking so much, and don't worry about Samsung's actions behind the scenes. Don't drag yourself into anything involving Samsung. Compared to family interests, your sacrifices are insignificant. You were determined to break free from the family's constraints, and this is the situation you have to face. This isn't just targeting you; it's telling all the conglomerates in South Korea that you're out. From now on, everything you do has nothing to do with Samsung, which is why this is happening!"

John was right. This was the scheming behind the whole thing. It sounded ruthless and cruel, but it was the truth. When it came to the interests and development of the family, Lee Boo-jin's pride was insignificant. And it was also a good opportunity to show other conglomerates in South Korea.

"I never imagined there would be so many things hidden behind all this, and such a crazy explanation!" Lee Boo-jin said with a bitter smile, her face full of sadness. After all, she was the one who was sacrificed. Even though she knew she was out of the game, she was still used by her family, which caused her immense pain!

Compared to Lee Boo-jin, John was much better. At least his own man didn't choose to abandon him or betray him for personal gain. Even the old man stood by his side. So John considered himself very lucky!

"A crazy explanation? What's that? If you knew the situation in Japan, if you knew what the poor face, you wouldn't say that. I can tell you with certainty that the Koreans will become even more insane, and those conglomerates will become even more arrogant. When they control most of Korea's wealth, the Korean government will lose all ability to restrain them. Now that American capital has already entered the fray, I believe they will expand their investments in Korea even more aggressively. If I'm not mistaken, your conglomerates have already reached a cooperation agreement with them, and those guys have already acquired some shares in the conglomerates. They now want to bring in American capital to fight against the Korean government. Among American capital, who is more greedy than American capital!"

Although it was just an ordinary little thing, so many secrets were hidden behind it, and so many problems were revealed to John—something Lee Boo-jin hadn't expected. If the South Korean authorities knew about these words, they would probably regret their compromise. All this compromise meant they would never have a chance to turn things around again; the conglomerates would become the rulers of South Korea, and they would be even more unscrupulous.

John knew exactly how much dirt the South Korean conglomerates had on them. Even if the South Korean government wanted to investigate, it wouldn't be able to, because those guys had the power of American capital behind them. If they touched these conglomerates, it would attract the intervention of American capital. Those greedy guys wouldn't want to see the South Korean conglomerates fall, because that would affect their interests! For their own benefit, those American capitalists would do anything, after all, their very nature was filled with endless greed.

Lee Boo-jin was shocked by all of this, but John thought it was a trivial matter. Such a confrontation was not worth mentioning. In comparison, the situation in Japan was the real issue, and the matter in South Korea was insignificant!
Oily Capital wants to control South Korea, seize profits, and even influence it, but John doesn't have such thoughts. He doesn't have such crazy ideas, so as long as those guys don't touch his interests, it doesn't matter. A slight warning is enough to deal with their greed.

Of course, John also had his own little calculations behind this. Only by retaliating could he reassure those oil capitalists, allowing them to continue their plans even more recklessly, and making them more deeply involved with those guys in Japan. If he did nothing, given their caution, it might affect his plans in Japan, or even more of his schemes, causing unexpected problems for his plans.

Only when those guys feel they have everything under control will they willingly step into the trap I've carefully prepared for them. Only then can I take action and wipe them out along with those Japanese guys, teaching them a lesson and showing them how serious the consequences of opposing me are. Only when they take the initiative will my plan succeed!

(End of this chapter)