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Nation Name: Panmyeon
Leader Name: I Jae-min
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History: The People's Republic of Panmyeon was born in 1945 from the ashes of the Japanese occupation of Korea. The partisan activity of I Jae-min the First, based in the mountainous microregion of the Panmyeon mountain (Panmyeon-san), successfully maintained an oasis of freedom where the Japanese occupiers could not enter unpunished. The hero-cities of Kaesu (the capital), Jimjae and Panmyeon (also called Panmyeon-si), though, were occupied, with Panmyeon-si being liberated first in december 1944 and becoming the moral capital (도덕적 수도, dodeogjeog sudo) of the newly-born Panmyeon State. The capital Kaesu was liberated in 1945. Being de-facto isolated from the Kim Il-Sung-led partisan movement, Panmyeon managed to remain almost independent. During the Korean War, Panmyeon gained protection by the People's Army of Korea, ultimately becoming an autonomous republic between the two Koreas. Panmyeon is, basically, a 'third Korea', although tightly linked with the DPRK. This cooperation didn't stop the Panmyeon Koreans to maintain their almost full independence and to pursue their objectives and policies. The PPR acts as a bridge to the rest of the World for the DPRK and its policies comprehend elements of market economy. The PPR is a strong industrial area, as well as an appreciated educational pool, with the "I Jae-min" University network being a top institution regarding higher education in East Asia. Starting from 1982 with the so-called "Spring Reforms", the country was opened to Western tourism, becoming an appreciated low-cost destination in East Asia.
Geography
Continent: Asia
Land Area: 6,437.36 sq. km
Terrain: The country is mostly hilly and mountainous. The highest peak is Panmyeon-san (판면산, 900m), the second highest one being Paeksan (백산, 677m). On the coastline, full of sandy beaches, there are three distinct valleys, the most important one being the Pyeonghwa (평화) valley that surrounds the capital, Kaesu (캐수). There are two main rivers: the Pallu (짐재), bordering North Korea and the Taehan (태한) river, flowing through Jimjae. In the SmallerPanmyeon region (작은 판면 지역), a dam on the Pallu river has been built in 1960, leading to the creation of Namseok (남석) lake.
Highest Peak: Mt. Panmyeon, 900 meters
Lowest Valley: Pyeonghwa, 0 meters
Climate: Although Panmyeon PR is a small nation, there are radical changes in climate in depending on the part of the country one is visiting. The Panmyeon-san region is windy and cool in spring and summer, cold and snowy in winter. The coastal region is milder, although in the Jimjae valley snow is more frequent in winter, while the Pyeonghwa valley is known to be hotter in spring and summer and mildly cold in winter.
People & Society
Population: 452,331 people
Demonym: Panmyeon Korean
Demonym Plural: Panmyeon Koreans
Ethnic Groups: Korean - 100.0%
Languages: Korean - 100.0%
Religions: State Atheism - 99.9%
Health
Life Expectancy: 80 years
Obesity: 2%
Alcohol Users: 24%
Tobacco Users: 46%
Cannabis Users: 5%
Hard Drug Users: 0%
Economy
Description: This nation has a communist economy with elements of market economy in specific areas.
Average Yearly Income: $98.42
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $1,126,134,739.00
GDP per Capita: $2,489.62
Gross National Income (GNI): $784,239,000.00
Industries: Major industries include: turism, vehicle construction, chemical industry, electronics industry, metal production.
Military
History: The armed forces are mostly composed by the so-called People's Revolution Guards, a territorial-defense-like armed force.
Soldiers: 2,000
Tanks: 20
Aircraft: 0
Ships: 0
Missiles: 0
Nuclear Weapons: 0
Last Updated: 08/14/2025 07:27 am