Preparation -- Into the fray -- The rise of the troop-withdrawal issue -- To Korea again -- The Park assassination and its aftermath -- The 12/12 incident -- Aftermath of 12/12 -- Prelude to Kwangju -- Kwangju and its aftermath -- Return to the United States -- My fourth tour in Korea begins -- Duty with Ambassador Gregg -- Journey to North Korea -- Doing business with North Korea -- Final reflections.