Take the OFK Statesmanship Quiz

You are a  major political leader of one of the world’s major industrialized democracies.  An actor-turned-author publishes a book in which he photoshops the name of the country’s top newspaper into a picture of the World Trade Center on 9-11.  Just to make sure there’s no room for ambiguity, he says,

“I want to become a terrorist ….  The newspaper is the sole monolithic monster remaining in [this] society.”

As a statesman, your response is to:

a.  Jail the man for inciting violence and exile his family to Tongduchon.

b.  Quietly intercede with the book’s publisher, but avoid giving the man any free publicity.

c.  Explain that the author, one of your long-standing supporters, will enter a rehab program.

d.  Be sure all of your biggest supporters, including at least one  senior presidential secretary and three lawmakers,  show up for the launch of his book tour.

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Correct answer:  d.

The launch was attended by some 100 political and cultural figures supporting [South Korean President] Roh [Moo-Hyun], including senior presidential secretary for civic and social affairs Rhee Jung-ho, Uri Party lawmakers Shin Ki-nam, Chung Dong-chae and Jung Chung-rae, Lee Ki-myung, another former Nosamo head, former presidential secretary for public information Cho Ki-sook and actor Moon Sung-geun.  [Chosun Ilbo]