The Visit

I arrive at the police station early in the morning, my heart pounding but my exterior calm. As I approach the front desk, I take a deep breath, steeling myself for what I know will be an uphill battle.

"Good morning," I say, flashing my badge. "I'm Detective Park Minjun from the Seoul Metropolitan Investigative Unit. I'm here to speak with Lee Chunsik."

The desk sergeant looks up, his face a mixture of surprise and suspicion. "Lee Chunsik? I'm sorry, but he's not available for visitors. He's in the middle of an ongoing investigation."

I nod, having expected this response. "I understand, but this isn't a social call. It's related to an ongoing investigation by our unit."

The sergeant frowns. "I wasn't informed of any involvement from your unit. I'm afraid I can't authorize this without approval from higher up."