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RE: Baeguk - beifengxiaoxiao - 28-04-2025
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Vox Popvli
Pekzyenguymoksoli
5617.3.12
Crown Princess Imperial Coronation Muted in recognition of loss of Hwamu Emperor, Prince Bitsaeon
Eleventh Sovereign since Gwangbok Yushin to Ascend the Phoenix Throne
Crown Princess Baek Sohyeon, 61 years old, is expected to be coronated tomorrow, but Jesu Palace has confirmed that the celebrations will be significantly muted in recognition of both the funerary rites of His Imperial Majesty the late Emperor Hwamu, as well as the recent death of prince Ryu Bitsaeon. Her father-in-law, His Grace prince Ryu Bitsaeon, died just last week at the age of 102. The Crown Prince and His Imperial Majesty were the longest-reigning Imperial couple in modern Baegukese history, ruling from 5541-5616 for a total of 75 plentiful years during which they saw the continued evolution of Baegukese society.
Crown Princess Sohyeon will ascend to the throne as the oldest sovereign in Baegukese history since King Gwangjong himself was coronated in 5300. She is reportedly in poor shape and is already preparing her daughter, princess Chaewon - aged 23 years old -for her eventual succession. Meanwhile, her younger brother Baek Daejung, currently 55, has received the mantle of leadership of the House of Baek as the most recent torchbearer of the patrilineal line of Mount Hanma.
RE: Baeguk - beifengxiaoxiao - 29-04-2025
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Nine Tail Society Responds to Criticism as "Murky Organization", Declares Intent to Restore Taeyang Light Palace
Author: Yiri Jaechan
5618.2.12
TAEDO METROPOLITAN AREA - Today Ipelchan Hwangje Hwanheechan (晃制 환히찬), head of the House of Hwangje and the Nine Tail Society, held a conference near Taedo's Changsoldae Grand Monument (長雪臺 大獨立紀念碑) today to address concerns over the increasing influence of the Noble House. Most notably, the Ipelchan declared his intent to restore the long-lost Taeyang Light Palace, which has remained a preserved ruin for centuries.
Firstly, Ipelchan Hwangje admonished the negative press coverage of the Kumihoe (九尾會), or Nine-Tail Society, a small private paramilitary security force that has existed for centuries in the service of the House of Hwangje. The Nine Tail Society is one of Baeguk's most venerable and old associations, having been founded and run with the express purpose of serving the House of Hwangje and its cadet branch, the House of Taeyang. The House of Taeyang-Hwangje are descended from the potentates of the Pyeonghae Kingdom of the Classical Era of Baegukese history and ruled the nation as the Grand Imperial Union of Dankuk from 4297-4454. Following the death of the final matriarch to bear the surname "Taeyang", Taeyang Haesook (b. 4330 May 22, d. 4441 Feb 20), the Taeyang branch of the house ultimately decided to revoke its cadet status and merge back into the House of Hwangje on the orders of Kim Hye-ja (b. 4507, d. 4589), the last independent head of the House of Taeyang. It is now house policy that the "Taeyang" title will be applied only when a Hwangje is in a position of state power. Meanwhile, in the modern political climate, the House of Hwangje have been awarded the Sacred Bone (聖骨) rank of Ipelchan (伊伐飡), the highest in the noble peerage system of the KGB.
The existence of the Nine-Tail Society remains controversial, with detractors decrying it as tantamount to a "criminal organization" with unofficial rules and underground laws that bypass the Imperial court system and due process. During the chaotic 53rd century, the Nine-Tail Society participated in racketeering as well as vigilante justice and intimidation against political opponents, having previously headed illegal anti-state activity during the fascist DNWA era. Whilst the Nine-Tail Society publicly declares that it has since reformed and operates completely within Imperial law, there have been intermittent allegations of Nine-Tail Society interference, bribery, and intimidation within different circles of public life. The Nine-Tail Society are seen to have their strongest links in their home base of Taedo Metropolitan city, although regional offices are spread throughout the country. There has been notable regional bias against the house in the southern provinces like Gonggi, where loyalists of the House of Ryeo are believed to still exist intermittently despite that house's apparent extinction and/or going underground with no leads to their current whereabouts. For instance, last year the Gongmangdo Capital Police Agency (GCPA) reported at least 3 violent altercations between Nine-Tail Society members and the "Black Flag Society", a far-right rival gang professing loyalty to the House of Ryeo.
At today's press conference, Ipelchan Hwangje continually stressed the reformed aspects of the Nine-Tail Society and how it serves the public. He pointed out that the Nine-Tail Society currently is one of Taedo's main patrons of the arts, funding and supporting independent traditional theater, craftsmanship, and different cultural centers and museums. The Nine-Tail Society also control a number of fraternal and sororal orders across the nation's public and private universities. Additionally, in partnership with local churches of the Draniano Universal Church, the Nine-Tail Society also provides free food to the homeless and unemployed.
Pivoting from the defense of the organization, Ipelchan Hwangje also announced that enough private funds had been raised to initiate what the Nine-Tail Organization hopes will become a successful bid to partially reconstruct the Taeyang Light Palace. Ipelchan Hwangje revealed that the Nine-Tail Organization had formally filed an application at Taedo Citizen's Hall earlier today asking for public funds to partially fund the reconstruction as well as a license permitting on-site construction.
Currently, the site of the Taeyang Light Palace is a public museum park protected from any development. Despite some preservation efforts, the Light Palace has long been considered a blotch on the otherwise shiny and futuristic landscape of Taedo Metropolitan Area, seen as a remnant of its former glory. Once one of the largest and most decadent imperial residences in all of Terra, the Taeyang Light Palace formerly housed a Grand Library - the most comprehensive in all of Dovani, huge courtyards, and the massive Haebit Abortorium. However, following the end of the Imperial Union, state funding was cut and large sections fell into disrepair or were destroyed by development. The communist government of the UCCR and the fascist government of the Kyo Commonwealth both plundered the remnants for their remaining wealth and building material, consequently leaving practically nothing of the ruins beyond some major stone foundations and columns in the 6th millennium.
While Ipelchan Hwangje admitted that it is currently infeasible to recreate the entire Palace due to its massive scale, he declared his intent to rebuild the main halls and to re-open the Haebit Abortorium restored as a public botanical garden for the people of Taedo to freely stroll about. The reconstruction plan will use historical blueprints and pictures to meticulously recreate the 8 major halls of the Light Palace and the Abortorium over an estimated construction period of several decades. The completed palace will be open to the public and is intended to serve as both a tourism draw and a community gathering ground for Taedo locals.
Local lawmakers, especially from the center-left Hongik Party which currently dominates the city's politics, have expressed interest in the project and it is widely expected to receive funding especially as Taedo looks to increase its tourism rates among generally positive economic trends. Mayor Hyeob Deunghaesol (劦등해솔) has declared that "the slow desecration of the Taeyang Light Palace has led there to be a hole in the heart of our city", and is widely believed to be in support of partial restoration efforts.
RE: Baeguk - beifengxiaoxiao - 29-04-2025
Taeyang Light Palace Restoration Approved
Author: Yoon Maruna
5618.5.1
TAEDO METROPOLITAN AREA - Today the government of Taedo Metropolitan Area officially approved the application of the Nine-Tail Society, representing the House of Hwangje, for a construction permit and public funds for the partial restoration of the historic Taeyang Light Palace, representing the seat of Hwangje imperial power for centuries.
The motion was approved above the required majority threshold, with 53/82 votes on the Citizen's Hall voting "yea" on the matter. Mayor Hyeob Deunghaesol (劦등해솔) shortly thereafter stamped the measure, approving it and giving the go-ahead for the release of funds and the speedy granting of a construction permit from relevant authorities to the appropriate developing parties.
In a press release for the House of Hwangje, head Hwangje Hwanheechan (晃制 환히찬) declared:
Quote:We are very pleased with this outcome and deeply appreciate the support and cooperation of the Citizen's Hall and Mayor Hyeob. This historic journey to restore a fundamental emblem of the entire Metropolitan Area's pride is not only of deep spiritual and historical importance, but of practical needs for the welfare of the Taedo community. Leisure, public education, and appreciation of our natural beauty are all intrinsic to the development of a healthy and happy Taedo. The reconstructed Taeyang Light Palace will become a place for all Taedo residents to appreciate fine art, our storied history, beautiful landscapes, and nature. It will create jobs and also draw in thousands of tourists from Baeguk and beyond to our Metropolitan Area. We will fully commit ourselves wholeheartedly to the restoration of this sacred site for the immediate benefit of the people. Thank you.
RE: Baeguk - beifengxiaoxiao - 29-04-2025
5620, January 31 (7842해 Tan Ki)
大花拜國 禮部
Jils Puebloran de Ministerio de Pénara de Reino
Иты̄ Гӯлдымэ̄ткӣтин Бэегу Ирактабилэн
Ministry of Official Affairs of the Kingdom of Great Baeguk (MOA)
IMPERIAL BIRTH - Male Heir Born
His Grace prince Baek Daehan has confirmed the birth of a new male heir to the lineage of Mount Hanma; prince Baek Hanseong. Prince Hanseong weighed 4.5斤 Kun, or approximately 5.9 lbs/2.679 kg in international units, and exhibited signs of weakness and trouble breathing. He has been stabilized and is still in the hospital near Jesu Palace, but it is believed that he will quickly recover.
Her Imperial Majesty Empress Seoncheok (善則居西干) celebrated the birth of the heir with many felicitations, as did Her Grace Crown Princess Baek Chaewon. As is imperial policy, although political power is invested in Her Imperial Majesty, the current custodian of the line of succession is her younger brother prince Baek Daejung, with the line continuing through his son prince Baek Daejung and now the newborn heir prince Baek Hanseong.
The MOA will release future details about the young prince Baek Hanseong in due time in accordance with the wishes of the Imperial Family Association.
RE: Baeguk - beifengxiaoxiao - 29-04-2025
5630, April 5 (7852해 Tan Ki)
大花拜國 禮部
Jils Puebloran de Ministerio de Pénara de Reino
Иты̄ Гӯлдымэ̄ткӣтин Бэегу Ирактабилэн
Ministry of Official Affairs of the Kingdom of Great Baeguk (MOA)
OBITVARY - Her Imperial Majesty Empress Seoncheok
Her Imperial Majesty Empress Seoncheok (善則居西干) left our Terra to-day. Aged 74 years old at the time of her death, she is survived by her husband Prince Consort Hwang Maruhan and her two daughters.
In her will, the Empress decreed that she should be succeeded by Crown Princess Baek Chaewon, who will shortly succeed her as Head of State. Of the patrilineal bloodline of Mount Hanma, succession continues to be in the custody of prince Baek Daejung and His issue.
RE: Baeguk - beifengxiaoxiao - 29-04-2025
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The Dankioray
September the Ninth, 5630
"Historically Unprecedented" - Imperial Household Organization acts to Formally Depose Empress Ryeomi
Deeply Unpopular Empress Removed for Misconduct, Abuse of Powers, Indecency
Empress Ryeoweon (麗媛居西干) is Empress no longer following a quick transfer of power ceremony at Jesu Palace earlier this morning. Brought before her uncle, she laid her ceremonial gold-and-jade crown at the feet of the Head of the House of Baek, Prince Daejung, and declared him the Emperor of the Kingdom of Great Baeguk, transferring her duties and powers as head of state to him.
This was the first time in modern Baegukese post-Gwangbok Yushin history that a sitting Head of State has been forcibly removed from the Phoenix Throne by the Imperial Household Organization (宮内省, IHO). The IHO is not a formal part of the elected government and Jibsaseong, but is rather a distinct component of the House of Baek and therefore sits "above" the duties and powers exercised by the government under the Sangdaedeung. There is not a clear constitutional provision for the existence or powers of the IHO, which instead governs itself through its constitution and the consent of the Head of State, with secure and stable traditions granting it the internal powers to choose and organize among the Imperial Family for generations since 5300.
Former empress Ryeoweon took power less than a year ago, but has been widely criticized by the public as "the worst monarch in Baegukese history". The most scandalous of her reputation has been attributed to her alleged infidelity and alleged sexual predation; several men have come out and pressed charges of sexual misconduct at the former monarch, and it is believed that she has slept with at least 30 men that have come forward. Besides this, in personal and private conduct those who had interacted with her declared former empress Ryeoweon to be rude, manipulative, self-centered, and two-faced. In addition, former empress Ryeoweon held private investments and property in Nadiya, which led many to criticize her as potentially having a conflict of interest with national security and sovereignty.
She currently holds the worst approval rating of any modern monarch in recent history at a staggering 21% - the second-lowest was previously held by King Hwijong (輝宗尼師今) who hovered at a relatively precarious 53% approval rating in the year 5469.
This is historically unprecedented, as the monarchy has long been cherished in it's more than 3 centuries since restoration for the unparalleled political stability and authority it has grounded national politics with. According to the IHO, once it had been presented with irrefutable evidence of the former empress' "severe and unforgivable" misconduct, the Imperial Household unanimously declared her unworthy of office and issued a binding bull declaring that she would be removed from office and stripped of all duties and powers as Head of State, to be replaced with prince Baek Daejung, head of the House of Baek and patrilineal successor to the bloodline of Mount Hanma. Former empress Ryeoweon initially contested this binding bull and asserted her authority as supreme under the law, declaring it null and void.
Due to the legal ambiguity about the relationship between the IHO and the Empress and the fact that Imperial authority under Baegukese law is supreme, many observers were worried that a Constitutional Crisis would break out over the interpretation of if the IHO had any right to remove Empress Ryeoweon.
According to the Eight Tables, the supreme law of Baeguk, "The Wanggeom is the supreme authority of the state." (相王儉以道最高). However, there is currently no official title in the KGB government of "Wanggeom". The language in the original has been interpreted to equate the word Wanggeom (王儉) as the head of the Bloodline of Mount Hanma, which is descended from Danseon Wanggeom, the only ruler in Baegukese history to hold the title. Traditionally, this distinction would not have mattered, as before the amendments to the rules of succession allowing for female sovereigns, the Emperor of Baeguk would've concurrently been the head of the House of Baek. It was only under the ascension of the former Empress Seoncheok that the holder of the crown and the position of patrilineal successor to the bloodline were split, which created a distinction between the regent holder of the office and the holder of "Wanggeom" legal authority under the Eight Tables.
Under this interpretation, the authority of Wanggeom has been transitively applied to the head of the bloodline descended from Danseon patrilineally as in tradition, which would invest not the former empress, but rather the head of House Baek with supreme authority; the current head of the house is prince Baek Daejung. According to law, a female ruler cannot assume the title of Maripgan (麻立干), and is instead considered a Geoseogan (居西干). Whilst Geoseogan is traditionally translated to Luthorian as "Empress", it in fact legally and socially is subordinate to Marpigan and has the connotation of meaning "Princess Regent". Prince Baek Daejung declared that the Eight Tables did not give former empress Ryeoweon any powers because she is not considered an actual ruler, but rather a princess ruling as regent in stead of an Emperor.
Eventually, former empress Ryeoweon ultimately stood down and reversed her rejection of the bull, accepting it as legitimate and declaring her resignation complete immediately. She was escorted out of Jesu Palace today and gave her crown to her uncle Baek Daejung in a symbolic gesture of fealty and submission.
Prince Daejung has thus become Emperor and will begin the process of selecting his era name. Former Empress Ryeoweon will revert to her old title and name, princess Baek Chaewon, being denied the title of "Empress Emeritus" as would be traditionally applied to a former Head of State. Some sources allegedly close to the princess suggest that she will attempt to leave the KGB for Nadiya, where she has private personal assets, although this is unconfirmed.
RE: Baeguk - beifengxiaoxiao - 30-04-2025
5636, September 19 (7858해 Tan Ki)
大花拜國 禮部
Jils Puebloran de Ministerio de Pénara de Reino
Иты̄ Гӯлдымэ̄ткӣтин Бэегу Ирактабилэн
Ministry of Official Affairs of the Kingdom of Great Baeguk (MOA)
OBITVARY - His Imperial Majesty Emperor Sujeong
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Sujeong (守正麻立干) passed away to-day at the age of 76. He is survived by his son, Crown Prince Baek Daehan, who ascends the Phoenix Throne as the new Emperor and head of House Baek. His own issue, 16-year old prince Baek Hanseong, will become crown prince.
RE: Baeguk - beifengxiaoxiao - 13-05-2025
Pekzyenguymoksoli
5639.6.4
Udongdo Dispute Formally Ends as Egelion calls for Rapprochement
Last Territorial Dispute Comes to a Close, Clearing Way for Closer Baeguk-Egelion Ties
Royal Councilor of the Kingdom of Egelion, Mondragon, was received warmly by the Teal House during her visit to the KGB this week. Greeted by her counterpart KGB PM Heukchi Geurinnarae, Councilor Mondragon declared publicly that Egelion was "not looking to engage in furthering imperialism or being proud of past grievances". PM Heukchi gave cordial remarks in response, an exceprt from which is reproduced below:
Councilor Mondragon was later received at Jesu Palace with a banquet, wherein she presented His Imperial Majesty the Emperor with a declaration signed by His Majesty King Romulo of Egelion formally relinquishing all Egelian territorial claims to Udongdo Island and recognizing it as sovereign Baegukese territory. This discrepancy was the only serious issue in the otherwise positive strategic and economic relationship that has existed between the two neighbors since the 5300s.
Both the KGB and Egelion jointly announced their mutual intentions to build a prosperous, egalitarian, and friendly partnership with each other in the coming decades.
Quote:The KGB looks forward to establishing a strong partnership with the Kingdom of Egelion in the fields of culture, economic activity, and security. The KGB humbly appreciates the generous 5 million Egelian Crown grant for seeking education and truth the dynamic history between Egelion and Baeguk. Our nations have lived side by side for millennia, and it is only natural that we should both desire an end to bitter feuds so that we can continue to live together for many years more. An open, fair, and free Yadraz Sea (洋亶海) is a shared commitment. The historic and noble process of reconciliation started today will surely bloom into a cordial and beneficial symbiosis that can ensure the strength and prosperity of both realms.
Councilor Mondragon was later received at Jesu Palace with a banquet, wherein she presented His Imperial Majesty the Emperor with a declaration signed by His Majesty King Romulo of Egelion formally relinquishing all Egelian territorial claims to Udongdo Island and recognizing it as sovereign Baegukese territory. This discrepancy was the only serious issue in the otherwise positive strategic and economic relationship that has existed between the two neighbors since the 5300s.
Both the KGB and Egelion jointly announced their mutual intentions to build a prosperous, egalitarian, and friendly partnership with each other in the coming decades.
RE: Baeguk - beifengxiaoxiao - 30-06-2025
5640, March 1 (7862해 Tan Ki)
部禮 國拜花大
Jils Puebloran de Ministerio de Pénara de Reino
Иты̄ Гӯлдымэ̄ткӣтин Бэегу Ирактабилэн
Ministry of Official Affairs of the Kingdom of Great Baeguk (MOA)
Imperial Wedding Held for Prince Hanseong and Princess Seoyeon
Today marked the state wedding of Crown Prince Baek Hanseong and Princess Taeyang Seoyeon of the House of Taeyang. The House of Taeyang, also known as the House of Hwangje, were the previous rulers of the Grand Imperial Union of Dankuk and descend patrilineally from the House of Kim that ruled the ancient Kingdom of Pyeonghae.
Foreign delegates in attendance at the reception at Jesu Palace included from the Xsampan Democratic Republic Custodian Wangdue Tenzin and Premier Ngawang Delacroix, from the Kingdom of Egelion His Majesty, King Romulo and Royal Councilor Mondragon, from the Kingdom of Hutori Princess Charlotte, the Grand Duchess of Lagard, Foreign Minister Theoder Penner, from the Empire of Anato and Kalistan Crown Princess Margaret Ananto-DeLaurentis and her acquaintance, Mr. Matthew Westmoreland, from Vorona President Eugene Netherwood, from Lodamun Vice-President Eric Taylor, from Bianjie Khan Erdeni, from the Holy Luthorian Empire HIH Princess Charlotte, Princess Royal and the Rt' Hon. Sir Tom Villiers, Lord Privy Seal, Minister of Foreign Affairs Arken Begum, and Emperor Alessandro V and Empress Claudia.
This wedding marks the union of the warring houses of Taeyang and Baek, which long ago contested for supremacy over the Dan Peninsula for centuries during the dynamic and defining period of Baegukese history known as the Three Kingdoms Period. Although the Baek Kingdom of Gongmangdo was ultimately victorious in uniting the polities into the First Kingdom of Baeguk, there remained wounds in the national fabric and the Houses continued to feud. The love and reconciliation demonstrated today finally ends a brutal chapter in Baegukese history and is a hopeful sign of the resilience of the Baegukese people to endure and bury past hatchets.
Long life and happiness for the Crown prince and princess!
RE: Baeguk - beifengxiaoxiao - 30-06-2025
Vox Popvli
Pekzyenguymoksoli
5641.7.21
Citizens Increasingly Fed Up with "Great Lull", Call For Reform Mounts as Apathy and Discontent Fester
This year marks the third consecutive year for the KGB's national GDP contraction as income inequality continues to soar
The surprising endurance of the KGB's long and storied political system was once a case study for all aspiring liberal governments throughout Terra. Now, however, as economic woes and contraction continue to destroy a former Cinderella story, many Baegukese citizens have begun to express serious dissatisfaction with the Liberal-dominated parliamentary government as the economy fails to grow and working class citizens become increasingly unable to make ends meet.
Housing, especially near the economic heart of the nation, the Greater Gongmangdo Metropolitan Area, has become unsustainably expensive, with just the nation's three largest real estate firms accounting for more than 76% of the area's portfolio. Increasing rents with the fall of real wages have essentially meant that many working families ofgen have to choose between a meal or having a roof over their heads. Recent liberal government Austerity cuts and tax reforms designed to benefit the wealthy have also meant that many welfare programs designed for low income families to use to supplement their incomes have been steadily disappearing.
Most importantly, economic growth, which has been slowing for decades, has finally seemed to stop. In fact, national GDP has contracted for 3 consecutive years as the government budget is bloated with waste and the right wing government is unable to tax the rich. The richest men in Baeguk, or the Centenarios (named so due to most making their fortunes around 40 years ago during the turn of the century), are almost 76% ethnically Draniano, with there being a heavy economic inequality between races. Just 1% of the population, mostly Centenarios, own more than an estimated 60% of the wealth in Baeguk today, with the lower 50% of the population estimated to be in possession of less than 15%. As more from the middle class fall into poverty and depression, calls for accountability for the predominantly Draniano elite have additionally contributed to a sense of deep resentment and Nationalism among the mostly Kyo working class.
Public approval of the government has been souring for decades, but as Baegukese people become increasingly desperate public order may soon collapse. A recent poll found that just 32% of those interviewed expressed approval of the current administration of PM Yoon Roun, with 51% expressing dissatisfaction. Just 12% of those said that they were optimistic that their children would live in a better KGB compared to 56% expressing pessimism to that statement, a hard break from previous generations of economic growth and hope. It is yet unknown how Baeguk can return from this economic death spiral, but what is clear is that it's not doing stability any favors.