This issue touches on Kim Young Sam's succession. Kim Young Sam's main concern is picking a patsy who will act as his stand-in subject to his control. The Connection has mobilized the press to attack Kim Young Sam and his son and holds the Hanbo scandal as a hammer over Kim Young Sam's head. As noted in his new year's state of union speech, Kim Young Sam is on the defensive and fast losing his power. Terrorism works in secrecy.
Browning pistols are readily available in S Korea.
The Connection could have obtained a Browning from North Korean gunmen under its control. Only the top leaders of the Connection and the terrorists in the shooting know the tr uth. It is likely that the authorities have received certain information on this case. If this case becomes an unsolved mystery, its intent by the authority and the Connection will remain unchallenged. If, however, someone slips and its tail is caught, the shooting will be written off as a personal vendetta.