Corea
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| Official Languages | Corean, Japanese |
| Major Religions | Christianity, Xintò, Buddhism, traditional Corean beliefs |
| Capital | 京城 Kieñseñ |
| Government Type | Constitutional monarchy |
| King | His Majesty the Emperor |
| Regent | Maco, Princess Masaxi |
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| Incorporation into Empire | 1960 |
| Currency | Iañ; 1 iañ = 16 chu = 400 phun |
| Supranational Organizations | Part of Japanese Empire |
| Major Subdivisions | 8 provinces (to) |
Note: Corean Romanization is different *there* than *here*.
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Early History
Corea's history, up to the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) was essentially the same *there* as *here*. After said war is when things change.
The point of divergence is the Treaty of Ximonosequi (Shimonseki *here*). *Here*, Japan was forced to return the Liaodong Peninsula to China in the so-called Triple Intervention (Russia, Germany, France). *There*, Japan was able to save face by returning the Peninsula in name, but retaining a 25-year lease.
Japanese Domination
Because of this, Russia had less influence in Corea than *here*, but there was still some influence. In Meidji 29 (1896), King Kojoñ (Kojong *here*) fled to the Russian embassy. The Japanese were able to bully the Corean government into declaring Kojoñ to have abdicated the throne, and to put his son, Sunjoñ (Sunjong in *here*'s romanization) on the throne in his place, who was largely a Japanese puppet. In Meidji 36 (1903), after several attempts by Russia to gain influence in Corean government, King Sunjoñ (under Japanese pressure) began a purge of pro-Russian officials. This set off the Russo-Japanese War, with Russia declaring war upon Japan. Japan won this war, gaining considerable territory from Russia.
*Here*, Japan formally annexed Korea in 1910. *There*, there was no formal annexation. Corea retained its army, its king, etc. In addition, Japanese sentiment *there* was less imperialistic after Meidji's death in Meidji 39 (1906). In Taixò 7 (1912), after several years of debate, the Tò-A-Rempò (東亜連邦), or East Asian Federation (TAR for short), was formed between Japan and Corea. The TAR was a very different entity than *here*'s Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere, it should be emphasized. Although Japanese-dominated, the TAR wasn't just a propagandistic tool to enrich Japan at others' expense, but rather, a genuine attempt (although admittedly ideological and nationalistic) at creating a peaceful union in east Asia to defend against Western imperialism and genuine co-prosperity. Ultimately, Japan had hoped to extend the TAR to southeast Asia as well.
Rise of China
In Taixò 15 (1920), China, seeking to regain their lost territories of Taiwan and Corea, invaded. The Japanese sent troops to Corea to try to keep the Chinese out, but to no avail. The Chinese quickly overran Corea and removed the king, declaring the end of the Txosôn dynasty. In his place, China placed a relative of their Emperor on the throne.
For the next few years, until Japan became a Chinese puppet, the Japanese government covertly supported the Corean resistance. Meanwhile, the Chinese began an attempt at Siniticizing Corea, and, to a lesser extent, Japan. Resistance continued in Japan and Corea, culminating in the Japanese Civil War of Xòwa 10-19 (1942-1951). I'm still a little hazy on what exactly occurred in Corea during the Chinese occupation, but it's probably not too different than *here*, except with China in the role that Japan played *here*.
Post-War Corea
Corea regained independence in 1949, after the end of the Great Oriental War. A provisional government was established in Kieñseñ, but it soon fell apart, as rival factions constantly fought for control over the country. Some factions wanted to restore the monarchy, while others wanted to establish a republic. There were even a few communist and ecotopic sympathizers. Japan sent troops in Saisei 5 (1956) to attempt to restore order. They established a Provisional Government for Corea. In Saisei 9 (1960), a compromise was reached between Japan and the various factions fighting in Corea to re-establish the Corean monarchy, but with the Emperor of Japan on the throne. A Corean Parliament was established with considerable local autonomy, and limits were agreed upon for the Emperor's power in Corea. The monarchists grudgingly accepted the deal in the hopes that it would be only temporary, and that they could get the Emperor to name a Viceroy who would rule in his name (they came close in the 70's, but since then this idea has receded into the background). The republicans, meanwhile, accepted this in the hopes that the Emperor could be made into a figurehead. There was also some thought that Japanese protection was necessary to prevent falling to Russia or a revived China. And so, a marriage of convenience was formed which has grown into a close friendship between the two peoples. The Imperial government encourages respect for both Japanese and Corean culture. No conscious attempts at assimilation have been made, although, inevitably, there has been some mutual influence. No legal distinction is made between Japanese and Corean citizens of the Empire, and discrimination between Corean and Japanese is illegal. There are still some Corean separatists, but they're a small group, and not nearly as active as they once were.
Modern Kings of Corea
Chosen (Yi) Dynasty (1393-1920)
26. 高宗 Kojoñ (Tongzhi 4-Guangxu 22; 1864-1896) - used Chinese eras at the time
27. 純宗 Sunjoñ (Meidji 29 - Taixò 15; 1896-1920) - Japanese eras were introduced in his reign
(28.) 竢祖 Sajo (King-in-exile, Taixò 15 - Xòwa 25; 1920-1949)
Chinese Interregnum (1920-1960)
Il Dynasty (1960 - )
1. 日祖 Iljo (Saisei 9-53; 1960-2004, same person as the Emperor Saisei), founder of Il Dynasty
2. 学宗 Hakchoñ (Gacudai Gannen - Gacudai 3 ; 2004 - 2006), same person as the Empress Gacudai)
3. ??, Emperor Xigehito
Provinces of Corea
(From north to south)
- North Hamgieñ (Chheñjiñ)
- South Hamgieñ (Hamhyñ)
- North Phieñan (Sinyiji)
- South Phieñan (Phieñseñ)
- Huañhai (Haiju)
Note: these five, plus parts of the next two, correspond to *here*'s North Korea
- Kañuen (Chhunchhen)
- Kieñgi (Kieñseñ?)
- North Chhuñchheñ (Cheñju)
- South Chhuñchheñ (Taejen)
- North Kieñsañ (Taigu)
- South Kieñsañ (Chhañuen)
- North Chella (Chenju)
- South Chella (Naju)
- Cheiju (Cheiju)
Geography
Corea is connected to Japan through the Çuxima Xiñcansen tunnel, and is part of the greater Japan Xiñcansen network.
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