part 1 details jun do's upbringing in a state orphanage and his service to the state, including as a kidnapper of japanese citizens, and later as a signal operator stationed on a fishing boat. due to his 'heroic act' he displayed on the boat, he becomes part of a diplomatic delegation and travels over to america. however, as the trip to america was an unsuccessful mission, jun do and his team are sent to a prison mine upon returning to north korea.