Aurora:Korea
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Korea is a country and nation on the Korean Peninsula of Asia, on the Aurora World of EarthMC. The mountainous geography has been tamed by settlers over the course of several months, and the peninsula is filled with dense Joseon-era architecture. Korea is bordered by nations like North_Korea, Ming, Japan, and Jin, and carries an extended presence in Manchuria. Korea is the 4th most populated nation in Asia, and the 15th most populated nation in Terra Aurora.
History
Initial Formation of the Nation (April 21 2022 - May 4 2022)
Korea as a concept was initially floated by various Koreans in small towny servers, who agreed to link up together to jointly create the nation of Korea. On April 21, the Korean Discord server was created by NaPeng (nice_pengguin), followed by a quick rush from ethnic Koreans in servers such as Planet Universe and NewEarth. The Koreans quickly formalized Alliances to 32Basil's Bokkai and Fenriru's Japan before May, which then formally transitioned into a tripartite pact of alliance between the Asian nation states. On May 2, notable blogger Mileway was the one to create the town of Seoul merely a couple hours after the servers opening. The still-leaderless Korean community became extremely worried, as Mileway was an outcast who would repeatedly go on to leak King Atomica's Instagram photos, mass ping citizens, and had a terrible relationship with the ethnic Korean public. After frantic discussions including whether Korea should have a backup plan in case Mileway does something stupid regarding Seoul, the people of Korea decided to ignore the situation and simply elect prominent leader Atomica as their King. He won the democratic vote with 33/47 votes and declared the national era of 개국 (Founding of the Nation)
Atomica Dynasty (May 4 2022- September 1 2023)
Under the Atomica Dynasty, Korea was a parliamentary monarchy with bi-monthly votes determining the nation's prime Minister and its slate of senators. Thus, this era can be divided by the terms of each Prime Minister.
Prime Minister a_Mango
After rapidly hitting 50 citizens, consensus was reached on the electoral system and an election was held on June 5. Out of 36 votes, aMango of the Liberty Party won the election with 15 votes, becoming Prime Minister. Other parties included the Imperial Association and the Social Liberals. Problem number one for the government was the question of North Korea. The perfidious mayor of Pyongyang RekectedPluto99 had, despite multiple concessions, declared the Rebel State of North Korea on May 26, and he was immediately declared KOS by King Atomica.
NaPeng received ownership of Seoul and thus the ingame nation of Korea, along with a dozen spanners, on June 14th. Holding the Nation discord and in-game nation at once he would be later dubbed as Regent of Korea, though he never called himself as such. Multiple attempts at King Atomica trying to gain the nation discord and towny nation would continue over the following year.
Prime Minister NaPeng
Prime Minister Toblerone_Agent
Prime Minister Nidomas
The August Coup
Fed up with inactive leadership, KenDibnah plotted to separate his town of Hirakata and form a separate nation in late August, named Baekje. After getting official sanction from NaPeng to create a satellite nation, KenDibnah then thought of a greater plan. On August 31, KenDibnah and Prime Minister Nidomas declared a Coup d’etat, demanding the inactive leadership of Korea to step down. The coup plotters plan to create a separate nation, Joseon, in case the Korean leadership refused the requests.
Much chaos followed. Part of the remaining ethnic Korean minority demanded the suppression of the Coup, while fifteen towns rapidly signed up to leave Korea together of their demands were not met. Confused citizens and foreign nations inquired what was going on, and the greatest moment of tension came when NaPeng attempted a round of foot-dragging regarding to the conduction of negotiations.
On the next day, King Atomica and Nation Holder NaPeng saw the hopelessness of their situation and submitted, accepting the requests of the Coup d'etat and stepped down from their positions. They are appointed as National Elders by the new regime without no real authority. The nation was transferred first to Eimantas175 and then to KenDibnah, beginning the Ken Dynasty.
Ken Dynasty (September 2023-January 2024)
Golden Age of Korean Expansion
The beginning of the Ken Dynasty saw the unprecedented growth of cities all across the peninsula, with King KenDibnah providing subsidies to budding towns, as well as negotiating the transfer of towns under foreign influence to Korean hands. The growing culture and economic prosperity of Korea led to the development of expanded ice road infrastructure, an enthusiastic football community, ambitious construction projects, commercial districts, and much more during this time.
Rising Tensions and Mass Mobilization
The Golden Age at hand became largely overshadowed by concern regarding the influence of Ming, which had begun seeping onto the Korean peninsula. Citizens who took initiative in fending off Ming hunters were recognized by the Korean government, who responded by forming the Righteous Army (의병), a volunteer army with the objective of defending their fellow countrymen from encroachment by foreign hunters and invaders. Many attempts to make peace with Ming ended up in failure, with the majority of Korean grievances becoming lost inside the Ming bureaucratic system. To the Koreans, this meant they needed to get stronger through mobilization and diplomacy.
In attempts at extending an olive branch to the Japanese, King KenDibnah opened dialogue with Japanese Bureaucrats in attempts at drafting a treaty and forming an alliance. Disputes between the two, however, began after constant disagreements on where to draw their colonial borders in Manchuria. Failure to charter a proper treaty by both parties in the negotiations left a sour relationship between Korean and Japanese bureaucrats, which combined with an increasing war support from both Korean and Japanese citizens to create rising tensions which would soon cross a dangerous threshold into war.
On the 5th of January 2024 North Korean rebel leader dogmason surrendered to KenDibnah and unified with Korea marking an end to North Korea.
First Korean-Japanese War (December 1 2023-December 15 2023)
Tensions between Korea and Japan continued with Korea demanding Japan to recognize its borders with Japan refusing. Korea began border talks with Japan as a final hope for peace, however the talks broke down. On the 30th November 2023, King KenDibnah uncovered Japanese plans to invade Northern Korean regions with the opening of 3 new towns. 2nd December 2023 Japanese soldiers attacked Korean troops in the Northern Regions. In response to the attack, Korea opened 2 new towns in Japan, the following day Japan declared war on Korea and called for support from its allies. On the 7th of December 2023, the Japanese attacked Korea at the Battle of Daejeong. Korea had 3 soldiers (KenDibnah,Eimantas175 & RoseCidear) fighting off over 14 Japanese. Japan losses were 9 and Korean losses were 0. 14th December, Peace talks begun with Korea and Japan. A Peace treaty was signed on the 15th December which saw the Korean borders being extended 10 chunks North and Manchuria being a shared area with Korea and Japan. Mali also paid 15,000 Gold to Korea.
End of the Ken Dynasty
After the end of the Japan war, tensions began to rise with Ming. A declaration of war was soon passed by Ming on Korea on January 1, 2024. Korea begin the Invasion of Mainland China after Ming declared war and began opening towns on the mainland such as Shanghai_City, Yencheong, Sansiseong, Jeongjeousi, Jaxa and Osan. The Korean Army led by KenDibnah and Bulln began hunting down Ming players with 5 confirmed kills and zero losses.
As the war continued, Ken felt as though a transition of power was necessary. After the Unification of Korea (Still led by RejectedPluto99) in January 5, ending the year-old conflict, Ken stepped down on January 13, 2024, passing the throne to nidomas and ending the First Ken Dynasty. He transferred the nations wealth to nidomas and donated all of his personal items to his friends in Korea.
Nidomas Dynasty (January 14 2024 - February 16 2024)
The Nidomas Dynasty saw a gradual decline of Korean power from the height of the Ken Dynasty, with nation members dipping under 150 and a couple towns here and there disbanding from inactivity. Due to his busy real life, King nidomas enacted several democratic measures such as elections for PM and senators, in which TheMagicTom, bulln, and Nxggetz were elected respectively. This era also saw the opening of the Korean Town Forum, which worked well to advertise the beauty of Korean towns and their happenings. Other notable events include the Coronation of King Nidomas at the Royal Palacr (Jan 29), Korean China's attempt at self-government flopping, and the celebration of the Lunar New Yesr led by Event Minister NixxieWitchy.
Second Ken Dynasty (Feb 16 2024 - Present Day)
A month after his exit, KenDibnah returned as King of Korea with Nidomas becoming Crown Prince again on the 16th of February, declaring the era of 천계 (Opening of the Heavens). During the first few weeks internal struggles between Ken and Nidomas (The Order faction) began with lots of arguments taking place.
Korean Civil War
The_Order Faction led by Crown Prince Nidomas believed that KenDibnah was not fit to be King following taxation disputes and wanted somebody else to take over. KenDibnah refused to step down and in response 7 towns connected to The Order left Korea and joined Japan, almost causing the nation to split into two governments. Some in The Order faction demanded a vote for who should be King, and on the 20th February a vote between KenDibnah and Nidomas took place with 18 and 6 votes respectfully. After around a month or so, relations began to improve with TheMagicTom and Eimantas175 (leaders of the towns Korea_Disneyland the_order) returning to Korea. All 7 towns rejoined Korea by the 31st of March 2024 and the Civil War ended.
Second Korean-Japanese War
With the Korean Civil War taking place, 7 The Order Faction towns joined Japan. Korea protested this as it violated the Korea-Japan Peace Treaty signed in December 2023. The Japanese side ignored Korean protests and used this to capitalize on Korean internal strife. Korea also protested to Mali, who was supposed to guarantee the Peace Treaty but they simply ignored Korea.
On the 21st of February, Japan officially recognized the breakaway Korean "rebels" and allowed them to stay in Japan.
3rd March 2024, the Japanese opened 5 new towns in Korean territory in the northern regions and began to plan further towns. In response Korea opened 2 towns in Japan.
The Battle of Incheon occurred on the 3rd of March 2024 with a massive Japanese army flooding the northern regions of Korea while they were opening towns. 4 Koreans (KenDibnah, mCurly, sjm_8 & RoseCidear) fighting over 25 Japanese invaders. The outnumbered Korean army killed over 13 Japanese players gaining a flood of armour and equipment and Korea having 0 losses.
On the 11th of March 2024 Korea and Japan signed Peace. The December Peace Treaty was resigned and Japan agreed to hand over 5 towns to Korea for 2 Korean towns inside Japan. Relations between Korea and Japan improved after this.
Culture
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Architecture
Football
Literary Arts
Politics
Notable Towns
This list is incomplete and details are sparse for towns with little recorded information. Please add to this section if you have any insights on the history of certain towns.
Seoul (서울)
Seoul is the first town to be created in EMC Korea, beginning the very day EarthMC was opened to donators. As capital of the nation, Seoul hosts the nation's casino, main shopping alley, and various historic builds.
Cheongju (청주)
The_Order
Gyeongju (경주)
Gyeongju (경주) is a town located in the south-eastern region of Korea. Led by Mayor Alex70982. It has a population of 1, and is the site of many ancient ruins.
History
Gyeongju resides on the site of the ruined cities Silla, Pohang, and 284. With an emphasis on cultural heritage and tradition, many of these old buildings have been left in disrepair, and debates on whether or not restoration should occur remains unresolved. In the early weeks of Gyeongju's founding, the settlement struggled through border conflicts with Busan and Changwon, who both at the time belonged to Japanese nations, and wished to extend their influence into Gyeongju's path of expansion, but in due time, Gyeongju was able to expand west to neighbor the Korean town Taegu. As the city expanded, Gyeongju and it's architecture slowly matured and improved, leading to the eventual construction of the Half-Moon Palace.
Full and Detailed Timeline
April 21 2022 - The Korean discord server is created, with Atomica and NaPeng as founding members.
April 24 - The Korean community rejects TheEarlofSkeen’s plan which was to establish a supernation stretching to Siberia and China.
Koreans from NewEarth, Terra Nova, Planet Universe and various other communities come together to join the discord.
April 25 - Korea takes part in an informal conference to lay out borders between various pre-launch communities.
April 28 - Korea enters a formal alliance with the nation of Balhae(Bokkai)
April 29 - Korea enters a formal alliance with the nation of Japan (As it exists today) Korea rejects the immigration of Andre751, the former Crown Prince of Japan to Korea.
May 2 - Korea joins a pact between the nation-states of Japan and Balhae, as an inviolable pact aimed to create a new order in the North-East Asian world to bring peace and triumph over the warmongering tribes, and a prosperous future to each of its members.
Official opening of Terra Aurora to premium players. Mileway founds the city of Seoul. The Korean community collectively blows a blood vessel as Mileway had just left the discord after a minor conflict with community members.
RejectedPluto99 founds the city of Pyongyang.
May 4 - Korea enters a formal alliance with the nation of Central Japan (Heishi Clan, disbanded in 2022) Atomica is elected as King of Korea with 33 out of 47 votes cast.
May 8 - A national census is held to determine the settlement of towns after the opening of the server for non-premium people.
After a quick poll, the national slogan for the reign of King Atomica is selected as 개국 (Founding of the Nation)
May 12 - Korea is declared a parliamentary monarchy after a national vote is held to determine the nation’s political system.
May 15 - The population of Korea hits 20 residents.
May 17 - The population of Korea hits 30 residents.
May 21 - The population of Korea hits 50 residents.
May 22 - The Korean Army kills several rogue Japanese residents who intended to settle in Hamhung.
May 24 - Korea’s nation dynmap color is set as Dark Blue
May 26 - The Rebel State of North_Korea is created, King Atomica declares a conflict to suppress the rebellion. RejectedPluto is declared KOS by the Korean Government.
Jun 5 - First elections for the cabinet and Prime Minister. aMango of the Liberty Party gains victory with 15 out of 36 votes.
Jun 6 - The term of each elected official is set as 2 months by popular vote.
Jun 14 - Mileway transfers the ownership of Seoul and the ingame nation to NaPeng.
Jun 15 - The Imperial Association, a political party led by Pro-Atomica Monarchists, disbands.
Jun 18 - Korea joins the Yamato-led P.T.O, a defense organization.
Jun 25 - Korea calls for a volunteer mission to fight in a conflict in Spain. Only limited Korean sand-mining operations take place.
Jul 10 - Interim Prime Minister NaPeng sends out a desperate plea for mayors to stop their towns from being deleted.
Jul 24 - Korea begins the redevelopment of Seoul, cleaning up the old city plagued with dirty streets and medieval cottages spread out everywhere
Jul 28 - The Protestant Ministry of Korea has been established, making Korea part of the Protestant World Church.
Jul 28 - Korea registered in the EarthMC Olympics and looks for potential players. The games are never opened.
Jul 30 - Korea joins the Holy Catholic Church. A official Cathedral is constructed in Seoul and a priest from the Catholic Church, Park_Daniel is appointed as the Bishop of Korea working for his job to spread the word of Christ in the Penninsula.
Jul 31 - Political Parties are disbanded by order of King Atomica. Second PM Elections are announced with candidates on an individual basis.
Aug 3 - The Second Election for the Korean Cabinet ends successfully. Park_Daniel and Noir are elected as senator while NaPeng wins a term as Prime Minister.
Aug 9 - Fall of Seoul. Unmaintained and derelict, the Japanese-occupied town soon starts to crumble into the sands of time. (Nova)
Aug 10 - Town deletion due to inactivity (42daying) is disabled in Nova by Fix.
Aug 26 - Korea enters a formal alliance, Trade Alliance with the nation of Afghanistan
Sep 9 - North Koreans led by RejectedPluto99 invade Seoul and detonates explosives in the wilderness.
Sep 29 - Korea joins the League of Nations.
Oct 1 - Celebrating October, King Atomica officiates 건륭/建隆/ Gunryeong as the 연호/年號/title having the meaning 'Rising into the Heights'.
Oct 3 - Kudokkun recreates Seoul and joins Daehan. The flag of Korea once again silently flutters atop the ruins of Seoul. End of Nova History.
Oct 23- Korea declares support to Yamato and her allies on their war against the Ming.
Oct 28 - A bid to get former Korean EarthPol PVP players to Korea fails due to real life being a thing.
Nov 20 - Fall of Sokcho. The only functioning transport railway in Korea is heavily damaged, two villagers are rescued before the fall.
2023: The Stars Align
March 31 - ryli22, a resident of Korea, spams Pro-Communist propaganda causing domestic issues.
Apr 23 - Toblerone_Agent is elected in the position of Prime Minister. “Despite the fact that Korea has been in in disrepair and inactivity for some time, I believe we can turn this shit around for the better.” -Toblerone_Agent
Apr 27 - Korea axes 300g worth of Rogue Japanese claims with Claimblock Tickets. Gyeongju is founded by Alex70982.
May 23 - Kaseong is founded with ryli22 funding.
May 27 - Prime Minister Toberone_Agent proposes that Korea join the North Sea Republic meganation.
May 31 - Korea purchases the town of Kita_chosen (Site of the ice track today) from Yamato, bankrupting the national treasury with a cost of 1750g.
June 3 - The current national dynmap color (red/blue) is set.
Jun 12 - Korea joins the North Sea Republic as a member state.
Jun 15 - Prime Minister Toblerone_Agent announces ambitious plan where each town in the Korean nation on the Korean Peninsula with an active population is entitled to a minimum of 128 gold, intending for all of Korea to be largely under control by the end of Summer.
Jun 20 - Korea officially registers in the FIFA World Cup, held in Victoria.
Jul 2 - The Korean Discord’s Hentai channel is deactivated.
Jul 6 - Nidomas of the town of Lithuanian_Order is victorious in the Fourth Election for Prime Minister.
Jul 7 - PM Nidomas proposes the establishment of a football league in Korea.
Jul 9 - Korea is defeated by Sahara in the FIFA World Cup.
Jul 17 - KenDibnah founds the town of Hirakata, financed by Nidomas.
Jul 19 - King Atomica declares the implementation of a new title for the nation, although none is officially declared until the Coup d’etat.
Jul 22 - Korea recieves 128 gold of funding from the N.S.R.
Jul 24 - Mileway, former Seoul Mayor, mounts an attempt to return to the Korean Discord.
Jul 30 - Korea holds a beauty pageant for its towns, led by PM Nidomas. Gyeongju is victorious and wins the 50g prize.
Aug 2 - Former PM Toblerone fails to be elected in the North Sea Republic elections with Koreans mostly choosing to not vote. He is appointed as the government representative for Korea by the Countessa Government.
Aug 5 - Korea is visited by luminaries from the North Sea Republic.
Aug 20 - NaPeng holds the North Sea Republic Friendship Raffle with a prize money of 64 gold.
Aug 23 - Fall of Busan. Korea claims the void left by the fall of the city.
August 26 - NaPeng announces the September Elections in Korea and begins candidate registrations.
Aug 31 - Mayor of Hirakata KenDibnah and Prime Minister Nidomas declares a Coup d’etat, demanding the inactive leadership of Korea to step down. The coup plotters plan to create a separate nation, Joseon, in case the Korean Leadership refuses the requests.
Sep 1 - King Atomica and Seoul Mayor NaPeng accepts the requests of the Coup d'etat and steps down from their positions. They are appointed as National Elders by the new regime without real authority.
Sep 2 - Kendibnah declares the Coup D'etat as finished and announces the change of leadership to the world.
Sep 5 - The Special Administrative Region of Watatsumi dissolves and officially joins Korea.
Sep 8 - Korea leaves all previously signed Alliances, Treaties and Agreements, including the North Sea Alliance and the Catholic Church. Korea is ejected from the League of Nations.
King Ken announces a September Recruitment Drive.
Sep 10 - Seishin joins Korea.
Sep 11 - Itomori joins Korea.
Sep 22 - Korea opens 3 new towns in Manchuria.
Sep 27 - Official Korean mapart is created and sold in the National Shop.
Sep 28 - Ulleungdo joins Korea.
Sep 30 - Nidomas announces the second town beauty pageant.
Oct 5 - For the first time in its history on EMC (incl. Classic, Nova), Korea reaches 200 Residents.
Oct 6 - Korea holds a national meeting to discuss the future of Korea. A new State Council system is devised which all mayors and volunteers are a part of, together with a application-based minister system. 24 players were part of the historic meeting.
Oct 16 - Korea announces its own Creative Build Server.
Oct 17 - King Ken announces a zero tolerance policy on Hate Speech. Northeastern towns in Korea intitiates secession from Korea, forming the nation of Far_East.
Oct 31 - Korea votes in favor to hold official fishing sessions.
Nov 5 - It has come to my attention that some Soviet Larpers have announced that they will be "protecting" the nation "Far_East" against "Korean Aggression"
November 22 - After being axed sometime in October, NaPeng, Atomica, and Toblerone are re-awarded the position of National Elders.
Nov 5 - Korea signs a Treaty of Friendship with the F.E.F.
Nov 12 - Chili Bean Soup is selected as Korea’s favorite Heinz Soup.
Nov 25 - King Ken donates 128 Gold to Far_East allies who experienced a terrorist attack.
Nov 3 - King Ken unveils Japanese plans to ignite a war with Korea by conducting a “false flag operation” and looking to frame Korea as an aggressive country due to border disputes.
Dec 2 - King Ken call on all Koreans to prepare to defend our Nation from the Japanese after secret messages about Japanese expansion in Korea are revealed.
Dec 3 - Korea declares War on the Yamato Federation.
Dec 7 - King Ken announces the construction of a Christmas Market in Korea.
Dec 8- Battle of Daejeong. King Ken and Generals Rosecidear and Eimantas175 defeats over 14 Japanese players with zero casualties.
Dec 14 - Several Japanese-Built traps are discovered in Korea and announced by King Ken.
Dec 15 - With Mali being the mediator, a Cease-fire is announced between the warring parties.
Dec 16 - A Peace Treaty is signed with Japan
Dec 17 - A second national meeting in Korea is held.
Dec 19 - End of Year Recruitment Drive is held.
Dec 27 - King Ken declares reforms in government, introducing the system of ministers in Government. Nidomas, Alex, Eimantas, Enigma731, Nixxie, and Gyuri now hold the position of minister.
Dec 31 -King Ken uncovers plans by Ming to declare war on Korea to expand further into the Korean Peninsula. Korea condemns Ming for their planned attack on Korea and condemns Ming occupation of parts of Korea. In response to this threat, the government declares Martial Law in Korea and orders a full mobilization off all Korean Soldiers.
2024: Korea Ascendant
Jan 5 - In response to the Ming Declaration of War on Korea, Korea formulates a plan to defeat Ming. King Ken declares that the war will not end until Ming surrenders, leaves Korea and leaves all of Liaoning, which is historically* Korean territory.
Jan 5 - North Korea unifies with South Korea.
Jan 14 - King Ken abdicates the Korean throne. Nidomas is crowned as the new monarch of Korea. Nidomas reintroduces elections for Prime Minister and senators, and opens registration for voting.
Jan 21 - Tom is elected as Prime Minister with 40% of the vote. Nxggetz and bulln are elected as senators. The Korean town forum is officially opened.
Jan 22 - Minister Alex70982 issues a statement against the establishment of regional authorities within Korea.
Jan 29 - The official coronation of King Nidomas is held, alongside a grand Winter Ball.
Feb 8 - The last Queen of Joseon, TessSeymour (Alertray), is banned from EarthMC.
Feb 10 - King Nidomas restarts the national recruitment campaign.
Feb 16 - Korea celebrates the Lunar New Year with a event held by Event Minister NixxieWitchy.
Feb 16 - King Nidomas abdicates, handing the throne back to King KenDibnah.
Feb 18 - King Ken declares that the ‘Opening Up the Heavens’ era has started under his new reign.
Feb 22 - King Ken reshuffles the nation’s ministers.
Feb 23 - After an unknown altercation occurs, a national vote confirms that a supermajority of town mayors prefer King Ken as their monarch. Nidomas and his associates leave Korea, joining the Yamato Federation.
Feb 23 - Seoul Station is rebuilt by Enigma731.
Mar 1 - Japan recognizes the Nidomas government as a legitimate separate Korean Government. Korea denounces Japan’s actions, including harboring them in their nation.
Mar 3 - Korea and Ming signs a ceasefire and agrees to co-operate against the Yamato Federation.
Mar 3 - Battle of Incheon. The Japanese suprise attacks the Manchurian areas of Korea with hundreds of claims made in a span of a fortnight. King Ken and his troops defeat Japanese forces heading into Incheon causing 13 Japanese deaths while outnumbered five to one.
Mar 3 - Korea occupies Hokkaido, with the Korean flag flying proudly over the island.
Mar 5 - The Korean Recruitment Campaign ends.
Mar 5 - Korea and Japan signs a ceasefire.
Mar 6 - The Korea United football team plays its first match.
Mar 9 - Korea reopens its build server.
Mar 12 - Korea and Japan reaffirms the prior peace treaty, ending the brief second Korean-Japanese War. Territory taken by Japan and Korea during the war is returned or sold, returning to prior borders.
Mar 14 - King Ken announces the East Seoul Redevelopment Project.
Mar 17 - Minister dutifulflame flies the first ever aircraft in Korean history, creating ‘Bonguri Air’.
Mar 18 2024 - Korea reaches 200 residents once more. Multiple associates of Nidomas return to Korea.