Emperor of the Empire

● Joseon's Administrative Districts - Society and Economy - Regional Names and Locations, Annual Climate - Main Industries Most Professionally Thriving in Each Region - Population Density of Each Region - Tax Revenue Ratio of Each Region and Influence on the Central Government - Individual Social Characteristics of Each Region
1. Central - Gyeonggi Province
(1) Main Industry: Hub for imperial administration, financial services, and maritime and land logistics
(2) Major Products: High-end crafts, processed foods, financial services
(3) Population Density: Very high due to the concentration of the capital, Hanseongbu, and Incheonbu
(4) Major Infrastructure: The 9 Palaces of Hanyangseong, the trade port of Incheonbu
(5) Tax Rate: Reaching a staggering 20%, it is the heart of the empire, with the most overwhelming influence on the central government
(6) Major Cities: Hanyang (Capital)/Suwon/Incheon/Ganghwa/Yangju/Paju/Yeoju
2. Gyeongsang Province
(1) Main Industry: Traditional agriculture, southern naval industry, maritime trade
(2) Major Products: Rice, iron tools, timber for Panokseon, seafood
(3) Population Density: Traditionally a densely populated region, it is high
(4) Major Infrastructure: Gyeongsang Usuyeong in Tongyeong, Southern Naval Command in Geochang
(5) Tax Rate: 10%, it is a key region responsible for the southern economy and maritime security, ranking second in influence on the central government
(6) Major Cities: Daegu/Busan/Ulsan/Andong/Shanghai/Gimhae/Jinju
3. Jeolla Province
(1) Main Industry: The second-largest granary in the empire. It also supports the southern naval power by building Panokseon, and the fishing industry is highly developed.
(2) Major Products: Rice, barley, Panokseon of the battleship class, seafood
(3) Population Density: High
(4) Major Infrastructure: Jeolla Jwasuyeong in Yeosu, Naju-bu, a logistics hub on the Yeongsan River
(5) Tax Rate: 8%, its strategic importance as the imperial navy's granary is very high, making its influence undeniable, ranking third
(6) Major Cities: Gwangju/Jeonju/Naju/Mokpo/Suncheon/Iksan/Jeongeup
4. Chungcheong Province
(1) Main Industry: Inland logistics brokerage, small-scale agriculture, supply production
(2) Major Products: Grains, cotton cloth, specialties of inland waterways
(3) Population Density: Medium
(4) Major Infrastructure: Southern Army Command in Daejeon, logistics network of the Geum River system
(5) Tax Rate: 5%, it serves as a crucial point for logistics and transportation connecting the capital region and the south, so its influence is not strong, being influenced by Gyeonggi Province
(6) Major Cities: Daejeon/Cheongju/Chungju/Gongju/Hongju/Seosan/Cheonan/Jecheon
5. Pyeongan Province (平安道)
(1) Main Industry: Trade with Liaodong, western front military supply, mining
(2) Major Products: Trade sundries, minerals, military equipment
(3) Population Density: Medium
(4) Major Infrastructure: Pyongyang, the largest granary hub in the Hanseong-Gwanseo region of the Korean Peninsula; Western Army and Navy Commands; trunk line connecting to Liaodong
(5) Tax Rate: 4%, it has significant political importance as the gateway for continental diplomacy and western defense
(6) Major Cities: Pyongyang/Uiju/Ganggye/Uiju/Seongcheon/Sakju/Yeongbyeon/Heecheon
6. Hwanghae Province
(1) Main Industry: Supplementary agriculture for the capital region, coastal fishing, logistics distribution
(2) Major Products: Rice, salt, seafood
(3) Population Density: Medium
(4) Major Infrastructure: Naval base in the central and southern West Sea, hub of West Sea logistics
(5) Tax Rate: 2%, although low, it serves as the food security and rear base for the capital region, and because it was the capital of Goryeo, old power holders reside there
(6) Major Cities: Haeju/Sariwon/Yeonan/Pungcheon/Songhwa/Ongjin
7. Hamgyong Province
(1) Main Industry: Border defense, forestry, mining
(2) Major Products: Timber, coal, iron ore, fur
(3) Population Density: Low due to rugged terrain
(4) Major Infrastructure: Systematic iron ore deposits, logging areas in coniferous forests
(5) Tax Rate: 2%, although low, it is one of the key points supporting the western coast, so its influence is not lagging
(6) Major Cities: Hamhung/Chongjin/Najin/Hoeryong/Kyongsong/Kilju/Tancheon/Samsu
8. Gangwon Province
(1) Main Industry: National strategic forestry, stone quarrying, natural fortress for defense
(2) Major Products: Large timber for Panokseon construction, medicinal herbs, stone
(3) Population Density: Very low
(4) Major Infrastructure: Defense network created by mountain fortresses in the Taebaek Mountains, waterways for timber transport
(5) Tax Rate: 0.5%, it holds value as a supplier of essential raw materials for imperial construction rather than tax revenue
(6) Major Cities: Wonju/Gangneung/Samcheok/Yangyang/Yeongwol/Sokcho/Chuncheon
9. Liaodong Province
(1) Main Industry: Maritime trade, finance, overseas logistics
(2) Major Products: Transit trade goods, shipbuilding timber, salt
(3) Population Density: High
(4) Major Infrastructure: Transportation routes to the Xiliao River region, scattered commercial areas, large residential cities
(5) Tax Rate: 15%, which is on the higher side. Although the tax rate is not excessively high, enormous revenue is generated from trade with Ming and Qing through the western border, making it relatively stable every year
(6) Major Cities: Liaoyang/Dongning/Dalian/Anshan/Yingkou
10. Seonbong Province
(1) Main Industry: Heavy industry (iron and steel production), military industry
(2) Major Products: Steel, artillery, armor plating for Panokseon
(3) Population Density: High
(4) Major Infrastructure: Industrial zones built on vast plains
(5) Tax Rate: 12%, which is on the higher side, and as large-scale industries have developed significantly, the tax rate has been increasing recently
(6) Major Cities: Shenyang/Fenghuang/Fushun/Tieling/Kaiyuan
11. Xiping Province
(1) Main Industry: As the empire's largest granary, agriculture is highly developed on an enormous scale.
(2) Major Products: Wheat, beans, corn, processed foods
(3) Population Density: Medium
(4) Major Infrastructure: Vast agricultural zones in the Xiliao River region
(5) Tax Rate: 8%, which is on the lower side, but this figure only accounts for monetary taxes; taxes paid in grain are abundant enough to be used as provisions for the entire empire
(6) Major Cities: Zhaoyang/Fuxin/Jinzhou/Xingcheng/Jinnan/Lingyuan/Jianping
12. Hyundeok Province
(1) Main Industry: Mining and forestry through the Daedae system
(2) Major Products: Coal, iron ore, rare metals, timber
(3) Population Density: Low
(4) Major Infrastructure: Enormous mining areas, vast coniferous forest regions
(5) Tax Rate: 5%, which is on the lower side, and as industries have recently begun to be developed, the tax rate is slowly increasing
(6) Major Cities: Huindou/Deokwon/Longjing/Tumen/Huadian/Ando/Wangqing/Dunhua
13. Giryeon Province
(1) Main Industry: Mixed agriculture, fisheries, support for immigrants
(2) Major Products: Medicinal herbs (ginseng), freshwater fish, miscellaneous grains
(3) Population Density: Medium
(4) Major Infrastructure: Immigrant villages that have recently begun to settle, new agricultural zones
(5) Tax Rate: 3%, which is on the lower side, but the tax rate is slowly increasing due to newly cultivated land that began to be developed a few months ago
(6) Major Cities: Jilin/Yanji/Siping/Liaoyuan/Changchun/Yingji/Gudeok/Deokhye
14. Jeoktong Province
(1) Main Industry: Large-scale livestock farming, military horse breeding
(2) Major Products: Beef, wool, military horses, leather goods
(3) Population Density: Very low
(4) Major Infrastructure: Vast grasslands, fortresses in the northwestern Greater Khingan Range
(5) Tax Rate: 1%, which is very low, but as it is a land that supplies military horses and meat to the empire, it should not be frequently invaded in the long term
(6) Major Cities: Chifeng/Tongliao/Xingan/Balin
15. Yongcheon Province
(1) Main Industry: Agriculture specialized in cold regions, military logistics industry
(2) Major Products: Oats, rye, timber, cold-weather fur
(3) Population Density: Very low
(4) Major Infrastructure: Fortresses located in the mountains of the Lesser Khingan Range
(5) Tax Rate: 0.5%, which is extremely low, and with a small population, it is virtually only a military fortress
(6) Major Cities: Hunchun/Yong'an/Jixi/Mishan/Hulin
16. Haebuk Province
(1) Main Industry: Deep-sea fishing, whaling, exploration of northern sea routes
(2) Major Products: Whale oil, salmon, pollock, sea cucumber
(3) Population Density: Medium
(4) Major Infrastructure: Large-scale fishing ports, 2 naval bases
(5) Tax Rate: 4%, which is on the lower side, but it is still on an upward trend as it supplements the empire's food supply
(6) Major Cities: Bailek/Ssangseongja/Bori/Myoga/Ajeom

● Joseon's Central Political Organization - Cheonggunghoe
2. Central Political Organization: Cheonggunghoe (天弓會)
The empire operates state affairs through a systematic bureaucratic system centered on the 'Cheonggunghoe'.

3 Ministries (Policy Formulation and Execution):
Jeungseongseong: Macro-strategic planning and management of imperial decrees
Munhaseong: Policy review and remonstrance (with veto power)
Sangseongseong: The actual executive body overseeing the 7 Ministries and 12 Offices

5 Chief State Councillors (State Supervision and Deliberation System):
Yeonguijeong: Head of officials and overall state affairs
Jwauijeong: Supervision of personnel and education (Ministry of Personnel/Ministry of Education/Five Offices)
Uuijeong: Supervision of industry and commerce (Ministry of Taxation/Ministry of Works/Palbang Tongsangsa/Geosin Gongyeonguk)
Junguijeong: Rule of law and resource management (Ministry of Punishments/Haeyeongam/Gwonnyong Mokjeongsa)
Hwaeuijeong: Science and defense technology (Ministry of War/Jinroe Hwagidogam/Bigongjeong Research Institute supervision)

3. Capital and Palace System (6 Capitals and 9 Palaces)
The empire maintains a polycentric system by designating 6 major cities as capitals (Gyeong), and in the central Hanyangseong, there are 9 palaces separated by function.
6 Capitals (Estimated Location and Role):
Junggyeong: Hanyangseong (Center of the Empire)
Seogyeong: Pyongyangbu (Granary hub and western defense)
Gaegyeong: Songdo/Gaeseong (Logistics and residence of former power holders)
Namgyeong: Gyeongju (Center of the Yeongnam region)
Donggyeong: Yongwonbu (Former Balhae territory and northern sea route hub)
Bukgyeong: Sanggyeong Yongcheonbu (Northernmost fortress and symbol of sovereignty)
Hanyangseong 9 Palaces: Centered around the royal palace, Gyeongbokgung, they include offices (Gyeongunggung)/education (Changhuigung)/records (Gyeongdeokgung)/defense (Gyeonghuigung, Changeongung)/diplomacy (Changunggung)/imperial residence (Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung)

4. Military System
The Joseon military is dualized into central and local forces and possesses powerful firepower combined with science and technology.
Central Army (4 Bureaus, 4 Garrisons, 1 Corps): Responsible for capital defense and missions directly under the emperor. In particular, the Byeongyonggun is an elite strike force composed of 9 corps under the command of Commander Gong Jin-chan.
Local Army (Command and Barracks):
Army: There are 5 commands in the South (Daejeon)/Central (Ganggye)/North (Jangchun), West (Bonge)/East (Pungseo), with a total of 23 barracks: 8 in the South/4 in the North/3 in the West/3 in the East/5 in the Central region.
Navy: Composed of 3 commands in the South (Geochang)/West (Ban-geum)/North (Baengnim) and 15 Suyong.

3. 7 Ministries - Under the command of Sangseongseong and supervised by the State Council, they are operated by ministers who are experts in each field, responsible for the execution of Joseon's daily policies and law enforcement.
(1) Administration of National Operations
Ministry of Personnel (Ijo): Selects officials through the 'Gwageo' system and is responsible for regular evaluations.
Ministry of Taxation (Hojo): Manages the empire's finances and population registers, and sets tax grades based on land fertility.
(2) Foundation of Order and Security
Ministry of Rites (Yejo): Oversees diplomacy and state ceremonies, and discusses agenda items during meetings with foreign countries.
Ministry of War (Byeongjo): Exclusively handles national defense and military administration.
Ministry of Punishments (Hyeongjo): Oversees judiciary and punishments.
(3) Practical Affairs of Construction and Knowledge
Ministry of Works (Gongjo): Manages national civil engineering projects and artisans in cooperation with Geosin Gongyeonguk.
Ministry of Education (Hakjo): Oversees administrative affairs of Sungkyunkwan, Jiphyeonjeon, Jujagam, Gukjagam, and Gyujanggak, collectively known as the Five Offices.

4. 12 Offices - These are 12 offices newly established by Seonhwang Han Ji-hun of the Seonseong to complement the functions of the 7 Ministries and foster specific industries.
These institutions have independent budgets and research authority, and play a role in dramatically improving the empire's modernization and defense capabilities.
(1) Academic and Talent Cultivation Group (Supervised by Jwauijeong, collectively known as the Five Offices)
Sungkyunkwan: The nation's highest academic research institution and a training institution for re-educating officials.
Jujagam: Focuses on nurturing talent needed for practical studies and industrial sites.
Jiphyeonjeon: Systematically manages educational documents and advises the emperor and the 3 Ministries on academic matters.
Gukjagam: Focuses on nurturing future leaders and successors with Confucian virtues.
Gyujanggak: Researches and develops the latest educational systems to enhance the empire's educational competitiveness.
(2) Industry and Economic Promotion Group (Supervised by Uuijeong)
-Palbang Tongsangsa: Responsible for commercial promotion in cooperation with Hojo and for external trade in cooperation with Yejo.
-Geosin Gongyeonguk: Manages heavy industry and mega-construction projects in cooperation with Gongjo.
(3) Public Welfare and Resource Acquisition Group (Supervised by Junguijeong)
-Haeyeongam: Manages fishery resources in the vast North Sea, East Sea, West Sea, and the Sea of Bohai, and develops new fishing grounds to be responsible for the empire's protein supply.
-Gwonnyong Mokjeongsa: Oversees food production through the management of agriculture and livestock industries.
(4) Future Technology and Health Group (Supervised by Hwaeuijeong)
-Gwangseongsi: Responsible for the central medical system and healthcare system in cooperation with Seongguk.
-Jinroe Hwagidogam: Responsible for research and production of gunpowder and alchemical weapons.
-Unhan Bigongjeong Research Institute: Responsible for the development and research of next-generation flying machines.