After midnight a gun report rang out suddenly not far from the residence and the electric light went out.

The President in a calm tone told the officials that they did not need to be surprised at the shot as it seemed that some wicked persons were working mischievously. He then suggested taking a break before resuming the discussion and stepped toward the entrance.

When he reached the gate, he found anti-Japanese heroine Kim Jong Suk standing in his way with a mauser in her hand.

She dissuaded him from going out of the residence, saying that it was a demand of the guards.

Her attitude was analogous to that taken by her to protect the President from danger during the anti-Japanese armed struggle.