Chapter 23: Revolution’s (?) Dawn (1)
The situation had completely ended, and the tension that had gripped the Capital finally dissipated.
Third Army Commander Kang Ki-jung tried to make a final move with the 12th and 33rd Infantry Divisions, but his attempt ended in a futile struggle, his efforts crumbling like sand.
"This is the cabinet's will. Cease hostilities between our own forces."
With one order from Prime Minister Roh Jae-Woo, Kang Ki-jung lost his justification to advance on the Capital.
Disobeying and advancing would be treason, a line he wasn't prepared to cross.
Kang Ki-jung wasn't resolute enough to suppress the coup by defying the cabinet's orders, his resolve wavering in the face of such a command.
"All units return to base."
Kang Ki-jung's withdrawal order completely neutralized the threat to the coup forces, sealing their victory.
All that remained was to follow the procedure of convincing the public of the coup's legitimacy, a task that would require careful manipulation of words and media.