Emperor of the Empire

● Joseon's Administrative Districts - Society and Economy - Region 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 foodstuffs, 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: Reaches a staggering 20%, and as the heart of the empire, its influence on the central government is the most overwhelming.
(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, fishery products.
(3) Population Density: Traditionally a densely populated region, so it is high.
(4) Major Infrastructure: Gyeongsang Right Naval Command in Tongyeong, Southern Naval Headquarters 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 fishery industry is highly developed.
(2) Major Products: Rice, barley, Panokseon of the battleship class, seafood.
(3) Population Density: High.
(4) Major Infrastructure: Jeolla Left Naval Command in Yeosu, Naju-bu, a logistics hub on the Yeongsan River.
(5) Tax Rate: 8%. As the granary for the imperial navy, its strategic importance 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, inland waterway specialties.
(3) Population Density: Medium.
(4) Major Infrastructure: Southern Army Headquarters in Daejeon, logistics network of the Geum River system.
(5) Tax Rate: 5%. As a vital point for logistics and transportation connecting the capital region and the south, it is influenced by Gyeonggi Province and its influence is not strong.
(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 miscellaneous goods, 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 Headquarters; trunk line connecting to Liaodong.
(5) Tax Rate: 4%. It has significant political importance as a 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 a 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/Yeon-an/Pungcheon/Songhwa/Ongjin
7. Hamgyeong 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, defensive natural fortress.
(2) Major Products: Large timber for Panokseon construction, medicinal herbs, stone.
(3) Population Density: Very low.
(4) Major Infrastructure: Defensive network of mountain fortresses in the Taebaek Mountains, waterways for timber transportation.
(5) Tax Rate: 0.5%. Its value lies in supplying essential raw materials for the empire's 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, ship 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%. It is on the higher side, and although the tax rate is not high, enormous revenue comes in from trade with Ming and Qing through the western border, so it is 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%. It 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. Seopyeong 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 foodstuffs.
(3) Population Density: Medium.
(4) Major Infrastructure: Vast agricultural lands in the Xiliao River region.
(5) Tax Rate: 8%. It is on the lower side, but this is a figure calculated only in monetary terms; the taxes replaced by grain are abundant enough to be used as provisions for the entire empire.
(6) Major Cities: Zhaoyang/Fuxin/Jinzhou/Xingcheng/Jin'nan/Lingyuan/Jianping
12. Hyeondeok Province
(1) Main Industry: Mining and forestry through the Dae-dae system.
(2) Major Products: Coal, iron ore, rare metals, timber.
(3) Population Density: Low.
(4) Major Infrastructure: Enormous mining areas, vast coniferous forest areas.
(5) Tax Rate: 5%. It 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, fishery, 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 areas.
(5) Tax Rate: 3%. It is on the lower side, but the tax rate is slowly increasing due to the newly cultivated land that began to be developed a few months ago.
(6) Major Cities: Jilin/Yanji/Siping/Liaoyuan/Changchun/Yingji/Gudeok/Deokye
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%. It 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 Outer Khingan Range.
(5) Tax Rate: 0.5%. It is extremely low, and with a small population, it is virtually only a military fortress.
(6) Major Cities: Hunchun/Ying'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 fishing ports, 2 naval bases.
(5) Tax Rate: 4%. Although low, it is on an upward trend as it supplements the empire's food supply.
(6) Major Cities: Baengnyeong/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 Bureaus (Policy Formulation and Execution):
- Bureau of Central Affairs (중서성): Macro-strategic planning and management of imperial decrees.
- Bureau of Culture and Affairs (문하성): Policy review and remonstrance (with veto power).
- Bureau of State Affairs (상서성): The actual executive body overseeing the 7 Ministries and 12 Offices.

5 Chief Ministers (State Affairs Oversight and Consensus System):
- Chief Minister of State (영의정): Head of officials and overall state affairs.
- Left Chief Minister of State (좌의정): Oversight of personnel and education (Ministry of Personnel/Ministry of Education/Five Offices).
- Right Chief Minister of State (우의정): Oversight of industry and commerce (Ministry of Taxation/Ministry of Works/Eight Directions Trading Company/Geosin Engineering Bureau).
- Central Chief Minister of State (중의정): Rule of law and resource management (Ministry of Justice/Maritime Affairs Bureau/Agricultural and Livestock Bureau).
- Harmonious Chief Minister of State (화의정): Science and defense technology (Ministry of War/Thunderbolt Weaponry Bureau/Flying Machine Research Institute).

3. Capital System
The empire maintains a polycentric system by designating six major cities as capitals.
6 Capitals (Location and Role):
- Central Capital (중경): Hanyangseong (Center of the Empire).
- Western Capital (서경): Pyongyang-bu (Granary Hub and Western Defense).
- Gaegyeong Capital (개경): Songdo/Gaeseong (Logistics and Residence of Former Power Elites).
- Southern Capital (남경): Gyeongju (Yeongnam Region Center).
- Eastern Capital (동경): Yongwon-bu (Balhae's Former Territory and Northern Sea Route Hub).
- Northern Capital (북경): Sanggyeong Yongcheon-bu (Northernmost Fortress and Symbol of Sovereignty).

4. Military System
The Joseon army is dualized into central and local forces, possessing powerful firepower combined with scientific technology.
Central Army (4 Bureaus, 4 Garrisons, 1 Corps): Defends the capital and carries out missions directly under the emperor. In particular, the Byeongyong Corps is an elite strike force composed of 9 divisions under Commander Gong Jin-chan.
Local Army (Headquarters and Barracks):
- Army: There are 5 headquarters 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 headquarters in the South (Geochang)/West (Bangeum)/North (Baengnim) and 15 naval districts.

3. 7 Ministries - Under the command of the Bureau of State Affairs and supervised by the State Council, they are operated by ministers who are experts in their respective fields, responsible for the execution of Joseon's daily policies and law enforcement.
(1) Administration of National Operations
- Ministry of Personnel (이조): Selects officials through the 'Gwageo' system and is responsible for regular evaluations.
- Ministry of Taxation (호조): Manages the empire's finances and population, and sets tax grades based on land fertility.
(2) Foundation of Order and Security
- Ministry of Rites (예조): Oversees diplomacy and state ceremonies, and discusses agenda items during meetings with foreign countries.
- Ministry of War (병조): Exclusively handles national defense and military administration.
- Ministry of Justice (형조): Governs judiciary and punishments.
(3) Practical Affairs of Construction and Knowledge
- Ministry of Works (공조): Manages national civil engineering projects and artisans in cooperation with the Geosin Engineering Bureau.
- Ministry of Education (학조): Oversees administrative affairs of the Sungkyunkwan, Jiphyeonjeon, Jujagam, Kukjagam, and Gyujanggak, collectively known as the Five Offices.

4. 12 Offices - Established by Seonhwang Han Ji-hoon of the Seunggong during the previous reign to supplement the functions of the 7 Ministries and foster specific industries. These institutions have independent budgetary and research authority, playing a role in the empire's modernization and dramatic improvement of its defense capabilities.
(1) Academic and Talent Cultivation Group (Supervised by the Left Chief Minister of State, collectively known as the Five Offices)
- Sungkyunkwan: The nation's highest academic research institution and a training institute 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 Three Bureaus on academic matters.
- Kukjagam: Focuses on nurturing future leaders and scholars 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 the Right Chief Minister of State)
- Eight Directions Trading Company (팔방통상사): Responsible for commercial promotion in cooperation with the Ministry of Taxation and foreign trade in cooperation with the Ministry of Rites.
- Geosin Engineering Bureau (거신공영국): Manages heavy industry and mega-construction projects in cooperation with the Ministry of Works.
(3) Public Welfare and Resource Acquisition Group (Supervised by the Central Chief Minister of State)
- Maritime Affairs Bureau (해연감): Manages fishery resources in the vast North, East, West Seas, and the Bohai Sea, and develops new fishing grounds to ensure the empire's protein supply.
- Agricultural and Livestock Bureau (권농목정사): Oversees food production through the management of agriculture and livestock.
(4) Future Technology and Health Group (Supervised by the Harmonious Chief Minister of State)
- Gwangseongsi (광성시): Responsible for the central medical system and healthcare system in cooperation with the Seongguk.
- Thunderbolt Weaponry Bureau (진뢰화기도감): Responsible for research and production of gunpowder and alchemical weapons.
- Flying Machine Research Institute (운한비공정연구소): Responsible for the development and research of next-generation flying machines.

● Hanyangseong, the palace complex where Joseon's politics take place, has the following palaces:
1. The Empire's 9 Basic Palaces
- These are the oldest palaces, built along with the founding of Joseon.
(1) Gyeongbokgung: Located in the very center of Hanyangseong, it is the supreme legal palace symbolizing the empire's authority.
(2) Gyeongunggung: Located south of Gyeongbokgung, it is the main working space where court officials and the emperor discuss state affairs.
(3) Changdeokgung: Located east of Gyeongbokgung, it is a residential space for the imperial family's maternal relatives.
(4) Changgyeonggung: Located west of Gyeongbokgung, it is a residential space for the imperial family's paternal relatives.
(5) Gyeonghuigung: Located in a strategic point north of Gyeongbokgung, it is a military palace where the central army and Hanyangseong defense forces are stationed and used.
(6) Changeonggung: Located southwest of Gyeongbokgung, it is a military operations space that serves as the supreme command for troop deployment and wartime.
(7) Gyeongdeokgung: Located southeast of Gyeongbokgung, it serves as an archive storing the vast history and national records of the Joseon Dynasty.
(8) Changunggung: Located northwest of Gyeongbokgung, it is a space for receiving and entertaining foreign envoys visiting the empire.
(9) Changhuigung: Located northeast of Gyeongbokgung, it is a space for learning where the Five Offices, the empire's highest educational institutions, are located.
2. 4 Special Secondary Palaces by Emperor's Disposition
- These are palaces that past emperors of the Joseon Empire used according to their disposition and history. When an emperor opens the gates of a palace, it is directly linked to a symbolic act that hints at their future actions.
(1) Jangmyeonggung: Located in the mountainous outskirts northeast of Changeonggung, it is a palace used by reformist emperors who fuse Joseon's unique Hanok aesthetics with the empire's new art forms to declare the majesty and innovation of a world-leading civilization. Technicians visit here most frequently.
(2) Gyeongmu-gung: Located in the forward outpost area southwest of Changeonggung, it is a fortress-like palace where expansionist emperors inspect elite strike forces and command troop deployments across the empire in real-time.
(3) Deohak-gung: Located in the plains and water systems southeast of Gyeongdeokgung, it is a simple wooden palace where emperors who value Confucian orthodoxy and public stability hold regular academic discussions with scholars and personally experiment with farming.
(4) Changmyeong-gung: Located deep in the mountains northwest of Changunggung, it is a secluded palace where emperors pursuing absolute monarchy and information politics keep special operative units underground and issue secret decrees in private chambers.
(5) Gonggyeong-gung: Located east of Gyeongbokgung, it is a palace where vast taxes from across the empire and imperial private property are managed collectively, and large-scale economic policies are primarily discussed, coordinating economic policies.