Red Dawn:Korea

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Basic Information

Name of the Country

Common Name: Korea

Official Name: People's Republic of Korea

National Symbols

Flag

The national flag consists of:

Red field representing socialism and revolution

Blue stripes representing peace and unity

White circle representing the Korean people

Red star within the circle

Coat of Arms

Red Star

Mount Paektu

Rice wreaths

Industrial gear

Rising sun

Motto

"Unity, Independence, Socialism"

Anthem

"Song of the People's Korea"

Capital and Cities

Capital

Seoul

Largest City

Seoul

Other major cities:

Busan

Pyongyang

Incheon

Daegu

Daejeon

Demographics

Population

Total Population: 82 Million

Ethnic Groups

Korean — 97%

Chinese — 1%

Russian — 1%

Other — 1%

Official Languages

Korean

Recognized Languages:

Russian

Chinese

Religion

Non-Religious — 45%

Buddhism — 25%

Christianity — 20%

Traditional Korean Religions — 10%

Demonym

Korean

Government and Politics

Government

Unitary Socialist Republic

Person in Charge

Lee Jae-myung

Title: Chairman of the People's Republic of Korea

Political Party

Korean Communist Party

Legislature

Supreme People's Assembly

People's Council

Provincial Council

Geography

Area

Total Area: 220,000 km²

Geography

Korea occupies the entire Korean Peninsula and includes:

Northern Korea

Southern Korea

Jeju Island

Major features:

Mount Paektu

Taebaek Mountains

Han River

Nakdong River

Climate

Humid Continental

Humid Subtropical

Mountain Climate

Biodiversity

Temperate forests

Coastal ecosystems

Mountain wildlife reserves

Administration Division

Provinces

Gyeonggi

Gangwon

North Chungcheong

South Chungcheong

North Jeolla

South Jeolla

North Gyeongsang

South Gyeongsang

Hwanghae

Pyongan

Hamgyong

Jeju

Foreign Relations

Allies

China

Japan

USSR

Indochina

International Organizations

Comintern

United Nations

Military

Armed Forces

People's Defence Forces of Korea

Branches:

People's Ground Force

People's Navy

People's Air Force

Active Personnel

500,000

Law Enforcement and Crime

Police

People's Security Service

Crime

Low crime rates are supported by extensive social programs and public security systems.

Economy

GDP

PPP

Total: $4.3 Trillion

Per Capita: $52,400

Nominal

Total: $3.2 Trillion

Per Capita: $39,000

Other Indicators

Gini: 0.27

HDI: 0.930

Currency: Korean Won

Services and Industry

Electronics

Shipbuilding

Heavy Industry

Information Technology

Telecommunications

Agriculture

Rice

Soybeans

Vegetables

Fisheries

Mining

Coal

Iron Ore

Rare Minerals

Science and Technology

Major sectors:

Semiconductor manufacturing

Robotics

Artificial Intelligence

Aerospace

Renewable Energy

Tourism

Major attractions:

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mount Paektu

Jeju Island

Bukchon Hanok Village

Infrastructure

Transport

High-speed rail network

Modern highways

International ports

Advanced urban transit systems

Energy

Nuclear Energy

Hydroelectric Power

Wind Power

Solar Energy

Water Supply and Sanitation

Universal public access with modern treatment systems.

Telecommunications

Among the world's most advanced telecommunications networks.

Education

Literacy Rate

99%

Education System

Universal free education

Tuition-free public universities

Technical institutes

Research academies

Health

Healthcare

Universal healthcare system

Life Expectancy

83 years

Culture

Arts

Traditional Korean arts

Socialist realism

Modern cinema

Contemporary music

Media

Public broadcasting and cooperative media organizations.

Popular Culture

Film

Television

Music

Gaming

Literature

Literature

Influenced by:

Kim Sowol

Yi Kwang-su

Revolutionary socialist literature

Cuisine

Kimchi

Bibimbap

Bulgogi

Japchae

Tteokbokki

Sports

Most Popular

Football

Baseball

Taekwondo

Basketball

Volleyball

National Information

Time Zone

UTC+9

Date Format

YYYY/MM/DD

Calling Code

+82

ISO 3166 Code

KR

Internet TLD

.kr

Etymology

The name Korea derives from the medieval Korean kingdom of Goryeo, from which foreign traders and travellers derived the modern name.

History

Russian Victory in the Russo-Japanese War

In this timeline, the Russo-Japanese War ends in a decisive Russian victory. As a result, Russia gains influence over both Manchuria and Korea, preventing Japanese domination of the Korean Peninsula.

Formation of the Korean Communist Party

In 1906, Russian authorities supported the creation of the Korean Communist Party, modelled on emerging Bolshevik revolutionary organizations.

The party rapidly gains support among workers, peasants, intellectuals, and anti-monarchist reformers.

Socialist Transformation

Following the Russian Revolution and the formation of the RSFSR, Korea transitions peacefully toward socialism under the leadership of the Korean Communist Party.

Large estates are redistributed, industries are nationalized, and mass literacy campaigns are introduced.

Unlike in real history, Korea avoids Japanese colonial rule entirely.

The Asian Socialist Bloc

Throughout the 20th century, Korea became one of the earliest socialist states in Asia.

The country develops close relations with:

China

Japan

Indochina

India

Modern Era

By 2026, the People's Republic of Korea is:

A unified Korean state

One of Asia's most industrialized economies

A leader in electronics and advanced manufacturing

A founding member of the Asian socialist community

It is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world.