State of Joson
Josen (Malay)
조선민 (Korean)
Chosŏn
Micronation
Flag of Joson
Motto: 홍익인간
"Hongik Ingan"
"Benefit broadly the human world"
Anthem: May God protect and preserve our country!
CapitalPyongyeo (de jure)
Shirabad (de facto)
Official languages
Ethnic groups
Demonym(s)Josonese
Organizational structureConstitutional monarchy
• King
Taeh il-Sung
Muhammad Luqman
LegislatureNational Assembly
Establishment
• Dynasty established
13 May 1907
• Formal declaration
31 August 1948
Area claimed
• Total
9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Purported currencyJosonese won and South Korean won
Time zoneUTC+9 (Pyongyeo Time)

Joson commonly the State of Joson is a micronation that was currently located in Gyeonggi province, South Korea. It's historically founded in 1907 by as wealth statesman dynasty and then Emperor Taehan, who formed the kingdom from United States in 1948. Currently, Joson has two capital city, Pyongyeo and Shirabad.

The current king of Joson is Kim Taeh il-Sung seized to the throne since January 2021 and the current prime minister is Muhammad Luqman.[b]

History

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Pre-history

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Seohyung Dynasty was founded in 13 May 1907 by Emperor Seohyung Dan established the Kingdom of Joson. In 1919, Joseon declared independence from Japan and formed a provisional government based in China, along with the Provisional Government of Korea. It was founded by Emperor Seohyung Yang who ruled from 1910 until his death in 1918, and was succeeded by Emperor Taehan who ruled from 1919 until his abdication in 1930, then succeeded by his younger brother, Joseong then succeeded by his son, Emperor Cheolhyung from 1933 until succeeded by his brother, Emperor Daesung on Joson Liberation Day in 1948. In the previous year, the Taehan Constitution was made on September 18, 1948 after 18 days of the establishment of the Joson Kingdom.

Daesung's leadership (1948–1981)

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Emperor Daesung was appointed emperor in 1948 after the Joseon Liberation Day Event was declared. Under his rule, In 1965 to 1970, Emperor Daesung launched the First National Development Plan, with the aim of changing the fate of the people and modernizing and adding advanced technology. It has been inspired from the Al-Quran verse surah ar-Ra'd Verse 1. In 1980, the Daesung Constitution was changed to guarantee national security and was replaced by the Kaesong Constitution, which changed the fate of the people from a life of poverty to wealth.

Chaehyung's leadership (1981–1993)

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Emperor Daesung abdicated in 1981 due to old age, he was replaced by his first son, Chaehyung as the next Emperor, but after 7 days of his appointment, the title of Emperor was changed to King, and the absolute monarchy was dissolved and changed to a constitutional monarchy.

Like his father's rule, he continued his father's First National Development Plan, in which playgrounds, mosques, churches and temples were added so that these 3 religions (Islam, Christianity and Sikhism) could live their worship in peace, as well as anyone who just started households, the Emperor's Government will provide free house, water, car, subsidy allowances and 1% of oil and gas revenue will be used for the benefit of the people.

Tax payments were banned in the Kaesong Constitution except for oil and gas taxes and road taxes.

Taesho's leadership (1993–2008)

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In 1993, King Chaehyung abdicated, and was replaced by his brother, King Taesho. Under his rule, the economy and infrastructure and development did not develop too rapidly. Meanwhile, it only expands in terms of foreign trade, agricultural products and tourism.

In 2005, Taesho proposed to build a playground to attract tourists from abroad which became one of the sources of income.

Hanseong leadership (2006–2017)

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In 2006, King Taesho abdicated and was succeeded by his nephew, Kim Hanseong. Under his rule, modern technology, economy, modern infrastructure, as well as high development have developed rapidly.

A year after that, King Hanseong decreed that he had banned the payment of taxes, hospital or patient fees, except for the payment of medicines, the rest would be borne by the Government.

In January 2014, King Hanseong said that the Choson Vision 2030 will succeed if the entire nation works hard and is highly educated. On September 17, 2014, he made an official five-day state visit to South Korea.

On May 15, 2016, King Hanseong changed his capital from Kyongyang to Pyongyeo, but Shirabad City became the "de facto" capital.

Taeh il-Sung leadership (2017–present)

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ln 1 January 2017, King Hanseong abdicated from the throne and succeeded by his brother, Kim Taehwong il-Sung. Known for his outsider status and apparent anti-corruption and anti-racism stance.

Same like his brother, he's the driving force behind Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the Joson's economy and reduce its dependency on oil. He also focusing on infrastructure and other related to the socioeconomic.

In March 2023, he introduced the Second National Development Plan, which is to move forward the future of the country and the upgrading to the current modern technology such as AI, but only for education and reliable purposes.

In 22 April 2024, King Taeh il-Sung secretly established the Reunified Secret Society, with the Chief Minister Muhammad Luqman was appointed as the Presidium along it's 6 member from North Korea and other 7 is from South Korea, in purpose to involve peace and unity doesn't matter what your country or ideology is.

List of the Josonese monarch (1907–present)

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  • Emperor Seohyung (1907–1918) - 11 years
  • Emperor Taehan (1918–1930) - 12 years
  • Emperor Joseong (1930–1933) - 3 years
  • Emperor Cheolhyung (1933–1948) - 15 years
  • Emperor Daesung (1948–1981) - 33 years
  • King Chaehyung (1981–1993) - 12 years
  • King Taesho (1993–2006) - 15 years
  • King Hanseong (2006–2017) - 11 years
  • King Taeh il-Sung (2017–present) - 7 years

Joson overview on UN member and observer states

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Joson recognised State of Palestine and Kosovo as sovereign state. Joson recognizes the sovereignty of the State of Palestine over all of Israel, except the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, which it recognizes as Syrian territory. Joson does not recognize Israel and regards it as an "imperialist and state that should never exist on earth".

Economy

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Joson's economic are based on foreign trade and tourist attraction. Every year during Josonese Day, the nation opens to the public and offers guided visits of its national museum, park, and cinema even its own church and mosque. No taxation in Joson.

Currency

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Josonese won and South Korean won is the legal tender in Joson. Foreign exchange at any outlet will be easy. Cash and online transfters (Credit/debit card) is the common form of payment in Joson. Credit/debit cards aren't really much accepted.

Ethnicity

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Josonese ethnic groups percentage estimates

  Korean (70.5%)
  Malay (25.7%)
  Other (3.8%)

Korean is the largest ethnic group in Joson, around 70.5% of the civilians are Korean. Other ethnic groups also considered as citizens of Joson like Malay, the second largest ethnic groups within 25.7% of the population are Malay, and other 3.8% are from other expatriates.

References

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  1. ^ 15%% are Josonese Malay and 5.5% are Malay expatriate from Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia (especially in Riau Islands region).
  2. ^ Prime Minister of Joson since 2024 after won the general election.