"Since you made an apology about it, I won't bring up the incident ever again. I do accept your apology."
The joint venture's secretary—Ms. Seon-Hye Yee—brought some fruits to the meeting room with additional bottles of water.
Mr. Brandon Burke said again while taking a piece of apple, "I heard what you said, President Goo, but the investment in-kind is already made and completed, and we can't redo it even though I understand your point because Lymondell Dyeon is not my personal company. However, I can give you two things within my power. As you stated earlier, this joint venture's annual sales goal of the first year is 30 billion. Lymondell Dyeon highly recognizes this joint venture as it is the most successful business partner of theirs among other joint ventures. I hope we can continue this partnership as you accept two things I could offer to you."
"I am listening."
"First, Dyeon Korea's exclusive right to sell the products is limited to China and Southeast Asia market. I can expand this to include the entire Asia."
Director Yoon who was sitting next to Gun-Ho said in a small voice, "Well, that's not much at all."
However, Gun-Ho thought differently, and he saw an opportunity there.
"The entire Asia market includes India, the Middle East, and Central Asia, doesn't it?"
Gun-Ho talked about the India market with President Jang-Hwan Song this morning. President Song insisted that Gun-Ho should pay attention to the India market. He told Gun-Ho this morning that, "Look at Chennai in India. Look at the selling rate of Verna there. India is an emerging star. It can be our base to reach Africa, and Central and South America."
Gun-Ho swallowed his saliva and said, "What is the second one that you are offering?"
"We will lower the price of the raw materials that we are sending to the joint venture. I will have to discuss this in more detail with the officers of Lymondell Dyeon once I get back to the states, but I'm thinking of lowering the price by 3%."
Gun-Ho took some time to think about it and everyone in the room looked at Gun-Ho's face waiting for his reaction to Mr. Burke's offer.
Finally, Gun-Ho said, "Okay! I accept your offer."
Mr. Brandon Burked quickly stood up from his seat and extended his hand to Gun-Ho for a handshake. Gun-Ho also stood up and held Mr. Burke's hand. Once they had a handshake, everyone clapped. The interpreter—Mr. Lee—quickly stood up and took a picture of Gun-Ho and Mr. Burke having a handshake.
The first board meeting of the joint venture ended somewhat contently.
Mr. Adam Castler held out the document that he prepared for the earnings report to Gun-Ho and Mr. Burke. He wanted them to sign it. Mr. Brandon Burke signed the document with his pen and then he said, "Good job, Mr. Castler."
Gun-Ho tapped Mr. Castler's shoulder and said, "Thank you, Mr. Adam Castler."
"What's our schedule tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow morning, you will sign the agreement that we made during the board meeting today. Mr. Interpreter Lee will prepare the agreement in two languages by tomorrow morning. You will then take a tour of the factory here before heading to GH Mobile. You will be meeting with the executive officers of GH Mobile when you visit them. In the afternoon, President Goo invited us for lunch."
Gun-Ho made a call to President Jang-Hwan Song.
"Lymondell Dyeon's personnel who came to attend the board meeting here in Dyeon Korea will visit GH Mobile around 11 am tomorrow."
"I'm well aware of it, sir."
"President Song, please have Director Jong-Suk Park clean the production site."
"Understood."
"And, they will have a meeting with GH Mobile's executive officers. After the meeting, we will have lunch together. GH Mobile officially invites them for lunch. Please make a reservation in a nice restaurant around the factory in Jiksan Town."
"Okay."
Director Kim spoke to all of the attendees of the board meeting, "Thank you for attending the meeting and your patience today. The joint venture invites you all to dinner. Please come to Onyang Hot Spring Hotel by 7 pm."
Chapter end
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