Chapter 20: The Military Coup of December 8th (8)
It was almost 8:45 PM when we arrived at the Prime Minister's residence in Jeong-dong.
Standing at the intersection connected to the main gate, Colonel Kim Sung-joo and Major Lee Je-dong saluted.
"Report."
"Sir! We opened fire at the escaping car, but it seems the occupants were injured, furthermore, we couldn't recognize who was inside."
"I see."
I ordered the Battalion Commander of the mechanized infantry to disembark.
"Everyone out."
As hundreds of armed troops suddenly appeared, the 11th Military Police Battalion forces, who were pushing towards the residence entrance with the support of reinforcing Military Police and Marines, lost their momentum and fled back into the residence.
The situation wasn't much different for the residence's supporting forces.