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	Association football and baseball are the most prominent professional sports in Haesan. Top-flight football is played in the [[Commonwealth League]], and promotion and relegation is possible throughout a 10 tier league structure. Baseball is [[Haesanite National League\|similarly structured]], and many Haesanite pro baseball teams import players from across the IDU. Curling leagues are popular winter entertainment, and the national championships are highly anticipated events, pitting the best men's, women's, and mixed-doubles teams from each province against each other. Across the board, Haesanite sports are marked by avid cheerleading squads, interactive fan participation including highly rehearsed fan chants, and a very active, dynamic style of play.		Association football and baseball are the most prominent professional sports in Haesan. Top-flight football is played in the [[Commonwealth League]], and promotion and relegation is possible throughout a 10 tier league structure. Baseball is [[Haesanite National League\|similarly structured]], and many Haesanite pro baseball teams import players from across the IDU. Curling leagues are popular winter entertainment, and the national championships are highly anticipated events, pitting the best men's, women's, and mixed-doubles teams from each province against each other. Across the board, Haesanite sports are marked by avid cheerleading squads, interactive fan participation including highly rehearsed fan chants, and a very active, dynamic style of play.

	Haesan marked its first appearance at the [[Haesan at the Olympics\|IDU Olympic Games]] in 2023 in [[Hanshui]], Laeral. It also hosted the [[2024 IDU Baseball Classic]]. The National Games, a national inter-province athletic competition, are held biennially in Suyang.		Haesan marked its first appearance at the [[Haesan at the Olympics\|IDU Olympic Games]] in 2023 in [[Hanshui]], Laeral. Suyang hosted the [[2025 Summer Olympics]], the first Olympiad after the division of the event into summer and winter games. Haesan also hosted the [[2024 IDU Baseball Classic]]. The National Games, a national inter-province athletic competition, are held biennially in Suyang.

	=== Television ===		=== Television ===

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	Conglomerates are common as Haesan has weak monopoly protections and relaxed labor laws compared to its economic peers. These large corporations, often comprised of subgroups in disparate industries, dominate the Haesanite corporate landscape. While historically leadership was hereditary, in recent decades CEOs and board members have been hired based on strictly meritocratic standards. Additionally, under the Choi administration in the 2000s, many cities in the south of Haesan along the coast of the Albarine Sea and the [[Suyang Bay]] were designated as [[Special Economic Zones]] (SEZs) to allow freer foreign investment. That designation has led corporations from nations like Eiria, Sanctaria, and Libertas Omnium Maximus to house significant manufacturing operations in Haesan.		Conglomerates are common as Haesan has weak monopoly protections and relaxed labor laws compared to its economic peers. These large corporations, often comprised of subgroups in disparate industries, dominate the Haesanite corporate landscape. While historically leadership was hereditary, in recent decades CEOs and board members have been hired based on strictly meritocratic standards. Additionally, under the Choi administration in the 2000s, many cities in the south of Haesan along the coast of the Albarine Sea and the [[Suyang Bay]] were designated as [[Special Economic Zones]] (SEZs) to allow freer foreign investment. That designation has led corporations from nations like Eiria, Sanctaria, and Libertas Omnium Maximus to house significant manufacturing operations in Haesan.
	The main manufacturing areas in Haesan are shipbuilding, aerospace, and chemicals—high-end industries in which Haesan has technical expertise. While historically relying on complex international supply chains, increasingly, specialized parts and electronic components are produced domestically. Haesan was historically a center for global textiles production, known for its production of mass-produced casual clothing and swimwear. However, in recent years, even as much of the nation's textiles production has been outsourced to [[Pharitaya]], designers have maintained their operations in the nation, leading Suyang to be regarded as a global fashion hub which is home to several major designer brands. Haesan also excels at producing electronics and appliances for both consumer and industrial use. [[Seollim Automotive\|Seollim]] and [[Suri Motors\|Suri]] are internationally recognized automotive brands that are headquartered and manufactured in Haesan.[[File:Shipbuilding.jpg\|alt=Shipbuilding\|thumb\|271x271px\|Shipbuilding is a major industry in Haesan]]Haesan also hosts an expanding service sector, with large firms in both telecommunications and finance. Anfa is home to the Bourse Anfois, one of the largest commodities trading exchanges in the world, while Suyang's Bay Street is regarded as one of the IDU's foremost financial ~~hub~~. Haesan is an international hub for broadcasting, and its companies maintain media contracts across Hesperida. Haesan has recently undertaken international knowledge sharing initiatives to catch some its key service industries up to global benchmarks, particularly in software and biotechnology.		The main manufacturing areas in Haesan are shipbuilding, aerospace, and chemicals—high-end industries in which Haesan has technical expertise. While historically relying on complex international supply chains, increasingly, specialized parts and electronic components are produced domestically. Haesan was historically a center for global textiles production, known for its production of mass-produced casual clothing and swimwear. However, in recent years, even as much of the nation's textiles production has been outsourced to [[Pharitaya]], designers have maintained their operations in the nation, leading Suyang to be regarded as a global fashion hub which is home to several major designer brands. Haesan also excels at producing electronics and appliances for both consumer and industrial use. [[Seollim Automotive\|Seollim]] and [[Suri Motors\|Suri]] are internationally recognized automotive brands that are headquartered and manufactured in Haesan.[[File:Shipbuilding.jpg\|alt=Shipbuilding\|thumb\|271x271px\|Shipbuilding is a major industry in Haesan]]Haesan also hosts an expanding service sector, with large firms in both telecommunications and finance. Anfa is home to the Bourse Anfois, one of the largest commodities trading exchanges in the world, while Suyang's Bay Street is regarded as one of the IDU's foremost financial hubs. Haesan is an international hub for broadcasting, and its companies maintain media contracts across Hesperida. Haesan has recently undertaken international knowledge sharing initiatives to catch some its key service industries up to global benchmarks, particularly in software and biotechnology.

	Agriculture still comprises around 15% of Haesan's economy, with much of the eastern portion of the country devoted to cereals production, especially wheat and barley. The orchards and farms of the Northlands and Maewha produce much of Haesan's domestically consumed fruits and vegetables, and Haesan is a net exporter of agricultural produce. Dairy farms are common in the Midwest and plains provinces; however, Haesan imports the majority of its meat production. Fishing is a key industry, and fishing rights are clearly delineated and strictly enforced by the federal government due to maritime conservation initiatives and an often contentious relationship with the Slokais Islands regarding their maritime bounadries. Mining operations are plentiful in the west of Haesan, with significant reserves of iron and cobalt found in the mountainous provinces of Maehwa and Seocheon.		Agriculture still comprises around 15% of Haesan's economy, with much of the eastern portion of the country devoted to cereals production, especially wheat and barley. The orchards and farms of the Northlands and Maewha produce much of Haesan's domestically consumed fruits and vegetables, and Haesan is a net exporter of agricultural produce. Dairy farms are common in the Midwest and plains provinces; however, Haesan imports the majority of its meat production. Fishing is a key industry, and fishing rights are clearly delineated and strictly enforced by the federal government due to maritime conservation initiatives and an often contentious relationship with the Slokais Islands regarding their maritime bounadries. Mining operations are plentiful in the west of Haesan, with significant reserves of iron and cobalt found in the mountainous provinces of Maehwa and Seocheon.

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	Technological advances also led to a great increase in naval power which created an influx of trading and wealth. Advancements to compass technology and more precise astrolabes allowed for increased ease of navigation while improved metalworking and weaving techniques brought about faster, more durable, and more capacious ships which allowed Haesanite fleets to freely control key Albarine Sea and Promethean Sea trade routes. Foreign visitors to Suyang in the 15th century had described the city as having a greater variety of trade goods than any other locality on the planet and were awed by the city's size and opulence; some historical estimates record that the city was both the most populous and wealthiest in the world at this period in time.		Technological advances also led to a great increase in naval power which created an influx of trading and wealth. Advancements to compass technology and more precise astrolabes allowed for increased ease of navigation while improved metalworking and weaving techniques brought about faster, more durable, and more capacious ships which allowed Haesanite fleets to freely control key Albarine Sea and Promethean Sea trade routes. Foreign visitors to Suyang in the 15th century had described the city as having a greater variety of trade goods than any other locality on the planet and were awed by the city's size and opulence; some historical estimates record that the city was both the most populous and wealthiest in the world at this period in time.
	[[File:Haean Ship.jpg\|thumb\|294x294px\|A 16th century Haean ship; Imperial Haesan has been given the moniker the "Merchant Empire" for its extractive trade policies]]		[[File:Haean Ship.jpg\|thumb\|294x294px\|A 16th century Haean ship; Imperial Haesan has been given the moniker the "Merchant Empire" for its extractive trade policies\|left]]
	After over 200 years of stable and prosperous dynastic rule, the Han family declared the Empire of Haesan in 1297. In the late 14th century, under the Empress Min, Imperial Haesan would witness its greatest extent and peak of power, incorporating the [[Pharitaya#Early Colonial Period\|Kingdom of Pharitaya]] into its territory. Furthermore, Imperial Haesan created a near monopoly on trade of major luxuries like tea, silk, pearls, and handicrafts through what has been described as "aggressive merchant diplomacy": demanding concessions from major regional ports while simultaneously greatly reducing access to domestic markets by charging exorbitant fees to trade at Haesanite ports.		After over 200 years of stable and prosperous dynastic rule, the Han family declared the Empire of Haesan in 1297. In the late 14th century, under the Empress Min, Imperial Haesan would witness its greatest extent and peak of power, incorporating the [[Pharitaya#Early Colonial Period\|Kingdom of Pharitaya]] into its territory. Furthermore, Imperial Haesan created a near monopoly on trade of major luxuries like tea, silk, pearls, and handicrafts through what has been described as "aggressive merchant diplomacy": demanding concessions from major regional ports while simultaneously greatly reducing access to domestic markets by charging exorbitant fees to trade at Haesanite ports.

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	=== Second Free Republic ===		=== Second Free Republic ===
	[[File:Nuclear Plants Boeri.jpg\|thumb\|Lagarde funded the construction of dozens of nuclear power plants across Haesan, including this one in Boeri Province]]		[[File:Nuclear Plants Boeri.jpg\|thumb\|Lagarde funded the construction of dozens of nuclear power plants across Haesan, including this one in Boeri Province\|left]]
	Upon his reinstatement, Lagarde set about enacting his vision of futurism, funding high tech projects and scientific advancement initiatives across the nation. Lagarde funneled millions of Maximusian dollars into attracting top scientists and engineers from around the IDU to accomplish his vision of the trinity of progress—"Sky, Space, and Atom"—and he set the foundation for much of Haesan's modern technological backbone. The nation's first nuclear power plant opened in 1974, a multi-million dollar renovation of Suyang Nelson International Airport completed in 1976, the Haesanite Space Agency was founded in 1977, and construction of the [[Suyang Metropolitan Subway\|Suyang Metro]] began in 1978. Lagarde deeply feared the Haeanization movement, and continued the authoritarian standard of using police and government troops to suppress protests, and his singular focus on scientific advancement left other sectors of the economy in shambles. With the economy on verge of a crisis and with little popular support to save him, in 1980 Lagarde was assassinated on the orders of his defense minister Kim Ji-hun, who seized power nearly bloodlessly in the "Immaculate Coup".		Upon his reinstatement, Lagarde set about enacting his vision of futurism, funding high tech projects and scientific advancement initiatives across the nation. Lagarde funneled millions of Maximusian dollars into attracting top scientists and engineers from around the IDU to accomplish his vision of the trinity of progress—"Sky, Space, and Atom"—and he set the foundation for much of Haesan's modern technological backbone. The nation's first nuclear power plant opened in 1974, a multi-million dollar renovation of Suyang Nelson International Airport completed in 1976, the Haesanite Space Agency was founded in 1977, and construction of the [[Suyang Metropolitan Subway\|Suyang Metro]] began in 1978. Lagarde deeply feared the Haeanization movement, and continued the authoritarian standard of using police and government troops to suppress protests, and his singular focus on scientific advancement left other sectors of the economy in shambles. With the economy on verge of a crisis and with little popular support to save him, in 1980 Lagarde was assassinated on the orders of his defense minister Kim Ji-hun, who seized power nearly bloodlessly in the "Immaculate Coup".

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	==Geography==		==Geography==
			[[File:Jinseol Crag.jpg\|thumb\|Jinseolsan in the Maehwa Mountains is one of Haesan's most iconic natural landmarks]]
	Haesan is primarily situated on the Haean Peninsula, which extends {{convert\|958\|km\|mi\|0\|abbr=on}} from Lake Soeyan to Sokhae, abutting the Slokais Straits. It covers an administrative area of {{convert\|373309\|km2\|mi2\|0\|abbr=on}}. Its western portions are highly mountainous, with the Soe Mountains cutting through much of the western provinces, notably much of the eastern parts of the Littoral Marches. The nation's highest point is Jisunsan (Mt. Jisun) in Seocheon Province, with a peak {{convert\|3182\|m\|ft\|0\|abbr=on}} above sea level. A spur of the Soe Mountains, the Maehwa Mountains, runs from west to east across the central portions of Haesan, separating Lake Maehwa from Lake Seong (Lac des Étoiles). Foothills roll through the eastern plains, separating the Albarine watershed from the Promethean watershed.		Haesan is primarily situated on the Haean Peninsula, which extends {{convert\|958\|km\|mi\|0\|abbr=on}} from Lake Soeyan to Sokhae, abutting the Slokais Straits. It covers an administrative area of {{convert\|373309\|km2\|mi2\|0\|abbr=on}}. Its western portions are highly mountainous, with the Soe Mountains cutting through much of the western provinces, notably much of the eastern parts of the Littoral Marches. The nation's highest point is Jisunsan (Mt. Jisun) in Seocheon Province, with a peak {{convert\|3182\|m\|ft\|0\|abbr=on}} above sea level. A spur of the Soe Mountains, the Maehwa Mountains, runs from west to east across the central portions of Haesan, separating Lake Maehwa from Lake Seong (Lac des Étoiles). Foothills roll through the eastern plains, separating the Albarine watershed from the Promethean watershed.

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	=== Climate ===		=== Climate ===
			[[File:Suyang snowy day.webp\|left\|thumb\|314x314px\|Yeongsugung in Suyang after the city received a "Shimo Blast"]]
	Haesan has a varied climate, ranging from a temperate, seasonal climate in the north of the nation to a warm, monsoonal, Albarine climate in the south and Sarene Islands. The wet season across most of Haesan ranges from late September to early February, with most areas of the country experiencing warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. While the south is usually insulated from snowfall or extreme cold, the southwest is sometimes subject to the Shimo effect, where masses of cold air get trapped against the eastern face of the Shimo Mountains in [[Misumi]], and as strong winds from the [[Northern Ocean]] blast the front towards the south temperatures are dropped sometimes as much as 20°C below the usual winter temperature. As a result of this effect, the Northlands and Haesan's Gulf Coast often experience days far below freezing during the wintertime and can receive up to a foot of snow with exceptionally powerful storm systems. IHaesan's southeast and Albarine islands typically never receive snowfall, and days below freezing are rare.		Haesan has a varied climate, ranging from a temperate, seasonal climate in the north of the nation to a warm, monsoonal, Albarine climate in the south and Sarene Islands. The wet season across most of Haesan ranges from late September to early February, with most areas of the country experiencing warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. While the south is usually insulated from snowfall or extreme cold, the southwest is sometimes subject to the Shimo effect, where masses of cold air get trapped against the eastern face of the Shimo Mountains in [[Misumi]], and as strong winds from the [[Northern Ocean]] blast the front towards the south temperatures are dropped sometimes as much as 20°C below the usual winter temperature. As a result of this effect, the Northlands and Haesan's Gulf Coast often experience days far below freezing during the wintertime and can receive up to a foot of snow with exceptionally powerful storm systems. IHaesan's southeast and Albarine islands typically never receive snowfall, and days below freezing are rare.

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	=== Environment ===		=== Environment ===
			[[File:Sea Turtle Namyu.jpg\|left\|thumb\|290x290px\|The reefs of southern Haesan are internationally protected as a sea turtle sanctuary]]
	Haesan has a varied environment with a particularly unique collection of flora and fauna due to its climactic variation and great changes in altitude across the nation. The north is known for its dense boreal forests and wide variety of orchards, particularly for the Geonju Pear, sought after for it's sweet licorice aftertaste. The eastern plains are known for their wheat and barley fields which also host large populations of the Eastern Field Rabbit, known for its connotations with good luck. Much of Haesan's southwestern coast has high concentrations of clay in its soil, while the southeast has sandy loam with agricultural potential and is known for its berry and citrus production. There are concerns with greenhouse agriculture, much of the citrus orchards of the southeast are known for their cellophane wrapped greenhouses, and the farmland of Imyu and Yeongnam Provinces has acquired the nickname the "Vinyl Sea". The central valleys are highly terraced for rice and tea production and is known for its many river carp and birds like the Blue River Cormorant. Haesan also has great maritime biodiversity, with areas like the Gwiyun reef home to many unique types of fish due to its location at the junction of the Albarine and Promethean Seas.		Haesan has a varied environment with a particularly unique collection of flora and fauna due to its climactic variation and great changes in altitude across the nation. The north is known for its dense boreal forests and wide variety of orchards, particularly for the Geonju Pear, sought after for it's sweet licorice aftertaste. The eastern plains are known for their wheat and barley fields which also host large populations of the Eastern Field Rabbit, known for its connotations with good luck. Much of Haesan's southwestern coast has high concentrations of clay in its soil, while the southeast has sandy loam with agricultural potential and is known for its berry and citrus production. There are concerns with greenhouse agriculture, much of the citrus orchards of the southeast are known for their cellophane wrapped greenhouses, and the farmland of Imyu and Yeongnam Provinces has acquired the nickname the "Vinyl Sea". The central valleys are highly terraced for rice and tea production and is known for its many river carp and birds like the Blue River Cormorant. Haesan also has great maritime biodiversity, with areas like the Gwiyun reef home to many unique types of fish due to its location at the junction of the Albarine and Promethean Seas.
			[[File:Vinyl Sea.jpg\|thumb\|242x242px\|The "Vinyl Sea", berry greenhouses in Yeongnam Province]]
	Conservation has been a key component of Haesanite policy since the 1980s, and great lengths have gone to reclaim the nation's air and water. Pollution and smog in cities like Suyang and Sinju is now less than 10% of its total in 1990. Drainage to riverways like the Sugang and Eungang has been greatly controlled to clean their water and efforts have been made to clear them of heavy metals and pesticides. Haesan has designated 18 national parks, and additionally 14 national forests, most of which have been created since 2000. Haesan is constantly criticized as a laggard on climate change issues, and the nation had repeatedly declined to attend climate conferences during the Choi administration through much of the early 2000s. While much of the nation's power comes from nuclear power and hydroelectric, coal and natural gas are still often used in industrial production and for heating homes. The nation is considered a moderate polluter, but has not signed on to any major climate treaty.		Conservation has been a key component of Haesanite policy since the 1980s, and great lengths have gone to reclaim the nation's air and water. Pollution and smog in cities like Suyang and Sinju is now less than 10% of its total in 1990. Drainage to riverways like the Sugang and Eungang has been greatly controlled to clean their water and efforts have been made to clear them of heavy metals and pesticides. Haesan has designated 18 national parks, and additionally 14 national forests, most of which have been created since 2000. Haesan is constantly criticized as a laggard on climate change issues, and the nation had repeatedly declined to attend climate conferences during the Choi administration through much of the early 2000s. While much of the nation's power comes from nuclear power and hydroelectric, coal and natural gas are still often used in industrial production and for heating homes. The nation is considered a moderate polluter, but has not signed on to any major climate treaty.

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	[[Haesan]] (Haean: 해산), officially the [[Haesan\|Commonwealth of Haesan]] (Haean: 해산민국) is a semi-presidential, parliamentary, capitalist, democratic republic located in the east of [[Hesperida]] in the [[International Democratic Union]]. It borders [[Laeral]] to the west through the disputed province of the Littoral Marches and [[Lao Sansong]] to the north. The narrow [[Slokais Straits]] separate Haesan from the [[Slokais Islands]] in the east. The nation is noted for its long coastline and many river valleys, and maritime activity has long been a core component of its economy. Haesan covers an area of 373,309 km² and has a population of 131 million people.		[[Haesan]] (Haean: 해산), officially the [[Haesan\|Commonwealth of Haesan]] (Haean: 해산민국) is a semi-presidential, parliamentary, capitalist, democratic republic located in the east of [[Hesperida]] in the [[International Democratic Union]]. It borders [[Laeral]] to the west through the disputed province of the Littoral Marches and [[Lao Sansong]] to the north. The narrow [[Slokais Straits]] separate Haesan from the [[Slokais Islands]] in the east. The nation is noted for its long coastline and many river valleys, and maritime activity has long been a core component of its economy. Haesan covers an area of 373,309 km² and has a population of 131 million people.

	Haesan was first unified in the 10th century, but the nation would cease to be self governing in the 18th century when it was colonized by [[Opthelia]] in the south and the French in the north. The two occupying factions fought the [[War of Haesanite Succession]], in which the Opthelian forces conquered the whole of the nation. Opthelian occupation would last until protests and revolutionary actions led to the establishment of the First Commonwealth of Haesan in 1921. After two decades of political instability, the April Coup in 1942 established the [[Free Republic of Haesan]], a military-backed dictatorship. In ~~1951~~, [[Henri Lagarde]] ~~seized~~ control, and with foreign backing implemented his vision of [[Lagardian futurism\|futurism]], intensely focusing on scientific advancement, often at the cost of economic growth. In the [[Great War]], Haesan lost its territorial integrity after invasions from [[Darya]], ~~Laeral~~, and the Slokais Islands, and at the war's conclusion a provisional government was established by [[Libertas Omnium Maximus]]. After 5 years of provisional oversight, the Free Republic of Haesan was reestablished, and Henri Lagarde was reinstalled as its leader. In 1980, an aging Lagarde was assassinated and his Minister of Defence, [[Kim Ji-hun]] seized power and ~~facilitated the~~ return to democracy in 1985.		Haesan was first unified in the 10th century, but the nation would cease to be self governing in the 18th century when it was colonized by [[Opthelia]] in the south and the French in the north. The two occupying factions fought the [[War of Haesanite Succession]], in which the Opthelian forces conquered the whole of the nation. Opthelian occupation would last until protests and revolutionary actions led to the establishment of the First Commonwealth of Haesan in 1921. After two decades of political instability, the April Coup in 1942 established the [[Free Republic of Haesan]], a military-backed dictatorship. In 1960, [[Henri Lagarde]] assumed control, and with foreign backing implemented his vision of [[Lagardian futurism\|futurism]], intensely focusing on scientific advancement, often at the cost of economic growth. In the [[Great War]], Haesan lost its territorial integrity after invasions from [[Darya]], Lao Sansong, and the Slokais Islands, and at the war's conclusion a provisional government was established by [[Libertas Omnium Maximus]]. After 5 years of provisional oversight, the Free Republic of Haesan was reestablished, and Henri Lagarde was reinstalled as its leader. In 1980, an aging Lagarde was assassinated and his Minister of Defence, [[Kim Ji-hun]] seized power and would reluctantly facilitate a return to democracy in 1985.

	Modern democratic leaders have sought to improve social cohesion throughout the multiethnic state through policies like the [[Block Association System]], while seeking to modernize the nation's sluggish economy. In the wake of the [[Monetary Crisis of 2004]], the government of [[Choi Da-yeon]] used policy to provide favorable conditions for foreign investors, leading to both extraordinary improvements in infrastructure and very high wealth inequality. Haesan's economy largely revolves around export-oriented manufacturing, but a significant proportion remains agricultural. A majority of the population lives in urban areas, and its city of [[Suyang]] is one of the largest cities by population in the IDU.		Modern democratic leaders have sought to improve social cohesion throughout the multiethnic state through policies like the [[Block Association System]], while seeking to modernize the nation's sluggish economy. In the wake of the [[Monetary Crisis of 2004]], the government of [[Choi Da-yeon]] used policy to provide favorable conditions for foreign investors, leading to both extraordinary improvements in infrastructure and very high wealth inequality. Haesan's economy largely revolves around export-oriented manufacturing, but a significant proportion remains agricultural. A majority of the population lives in urban areas, and its city of [[Suyang]] is one of the largest cities by population in the IDU.

	Haesanite culture is gaining international recognition, driven largely by the ''haeryu'', or wave of [[Hae-pop\|Haean language pop music]] produced in Haesan. Haesan's traditional cuisine, cultural traditions, and athletic events have also seen a resurgence after the [[Korean Language Administration Act\|Haean Language Administration Act]] provided government funding to preserve traditional cultural activities. Haesan is also a ~~major~~ tourist destination, with visitors flocking to the quaint port cities and pristine beaches of its Maritime Provinces in the [[Albarine Sea]].		Haesanite culture is gaining international recognition, driven largely by the ''haeryu'', or wave of [[Hae-pop\|Haean language pop music]] produced in Haesan. Haesan's traditional cuisine, cultural traditions, and athletic events have also seen a resurgence after the [[Korean Language Administration Act\|Haean Language Administration Act]] provided government funding to preserve traditional cultural activities. Haesan is also a growing tourist destination, with visitors flocking to the quaint port cities and pristine beaches of its Maritime Provinces in the [[Albarine Sea]].

	== Etymology ==		== Etymology ==
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	=== Ancient History ===		=== Ancient History ===
	[[File:Pearl fishing.webp\|left\|thumb\|Pearls were a proto-currency in ancient Haesan, and were more valuable based on size and lustre]]		[[File:Pearl fishing.webp\|left\|thumb\|Pearls were a proto-currency in ancient Haesan, and were more valuable based on size and lustre]]
	According to Haesanite [[Celestialism\|Celestial]] mythology, the nation was founded in 1900 BCE by So-yu and Su-ho. In the archeological record, however, the first evidence of organized civilizations ~~was found on the southern coast~~ dated to around 800 BCE with settlers ~~establishing~~ small fishing communities on the Hanyeong Peninsula. By 600 BCE, there is archeological evidence of these communities forming loose trade networks with pearls being used as a proto-currency. These communities would ultimately form trade networks, and then unify either through violence or diplomacy into loose confederations of city states.		According to Haesanite [[Celestialism\|Celestial]] mythology, the nation was founded in 1900 BCE by So-yu and Su-ho. In the archeological record, however, the first evidence of organized civilizations is dated to around 800 BCE with settlers small fishing communities on the Hanyeong Peninsula. By 600 BCE, there is archeological evidence of these communities forming loose trade networks with pearls being used as a proto-currency. These communities would ultimately form trade networks and then unify either through violence or diplomacy into loose confederations of city states.

	By 200 BCE, the largest of these confederations, ~~now~~ known as the Hanyeong Compact, comprised over 20 towns across the Gulf of Sinju region, would be recognized as the first formal political polity in Haesanite history. Founded on the principle of "one town, one vote" the group would make economic and treaty decisions by majority vote{{Efn\|It is important to note that the vast majority of historians agree that this system in no way democratic. The vast majority of leaders, almost entirely male throughout its documented history, were appointed by primogeniture. None of the town-wide selection processes involved local elections.}}, and the towns would see a period of prosperity as the southwest became by far the richest and most influential area of Haesan~~, a fact which has not changed to the present day~~. Eventually, by 100 CE, the leaders of Sinju, which had grown into the largest city in Haesan ~~at the time~~, decided that having the same amount of influence as fishing towns ~~a hundredth of its size~~ was no longer acceptable after decades of failing to achieve political reforms. As such, the ruling Seo family marshalled a military force and invaded a controlling share of the townships in the Compact. The Seo family then declared that they had the sole right to rule over the Compact territories, but the Choi mandate in Suyang, ~~by all accounts~~ the second most populous and influential city at time, quickly coalesced the remainder of the towns ~~alongside them~~ to fight for the preservation of the Compact. In 134 CE the two sides would start outright conflict, beginning the Warring Dukedoms period, which would last for over 800 years.		By 200 BCE, the largest of these confederations, known as the Hanyeong Compact, comprised over 20 towns across the Gulf of Sinju region, and would be recognized as the first formal political polity in Haesanite history. Founded on the principle of "one town, one vote" the group would make economic and treaty decisions by majority vote{{Efn\|It is important to note that the vast majority of historians agree that this system in no way democratic. The vast majority of leaders, almost entirely male throughout its documented history, were appointed by primogeniture. None of the town-wide selection processes involved local elections.}}, and the towns would see a period of prosperity as the southwest became by far the richest and most influential area of Haesan. Eventually, by 100 CE, the leaders of Sinju, which had grown into the largest city in Haesan, decided that having the same amount of influence as much smaller fishing towns was no longer acceptable after decades of failing to achieve political reforms. As such, the ruling Seo family marshalled a military force and invaded a controlling share of the townships in the Compact. The Seo family then declared that they had the sole right to rule over the Compact territories, but the Choi mandate in Suyang, the second most populous and influential city at time, quickly coalesced the remainder of the towns to fight for the preservation of the Compact. In 134 CE the two sides would start outright conflict, beginning the Warring Dukedoms period, which would last for over 800 years.

	=== Warring Dukedoms Period ===		=== Warring Dukedoms Period ===
	{{Main\|Warring Dukedoms period}}[[File:Warring_Dukedoms.png\|thumb\|A map of Haesan c. 450 CE during the Warring Dukedoms period]]After the collapse of the Hanyeong Compact, war broke out between the Seo and Choi Dukedoms, eventually growing to include the newly established Hwang and Kim Dukedoms. The conflict was particularly violent and largely stagnant, and in 276{{Efn\|This date is disputed by historians. Some estimates have it as early as 263 CE, others say it took place as late as 297 CE. The document was dated using an archaic calendar system, and estimates differ on the age of the leaders due to inaccurate or incomplete recordkeeping. However, 276 CE is for now, the most commonly used date.}} the dukedoms signed the Four Party Ceasefire to end hostilities, one of the oldest recorded political treaties in IDU history. However, the next two centuries saw political machinations leading to the formation of four more dukedoms, along with high levels of internal violence and instability. Eventually these tensions would erupt in a new spate of violence in 442, concluding in three separate governates: the Kim Dukedom prevailing over the entire eastern seaboard, a unified pact jointly controlling the central plains and mountains from Suyang, and a reconstituted Seo Dukedom in the west.		{{Main\|Warring Dukedoms period}}[[File:Warring_Dukedoms.png\|thumb\|A map of Haesan c. 450 CE during the Warring Dukedoms period]]After the collapse of the Hanyeong Compact, war broke out between the Seo and Choi Dukedoms, eventually growing to include the newly established Hwang and Kim Dukedoms. The conflict was particularly violent and largely stagnant, and in 276{{Efn\|This date is disputed by historians. Some estimates have it as early as 263 CE, others say it took place as late as 297 CE. The document was dated using an archaic calendar system, and estimates differ on the age of the leaders due to inaccurate or incomplete recordkeeping. However, 276 CE is for now, the most commonly used date.}} the dukedoms signed the Four Party Ceasefire to end hostilities, one of the oldest recorded political treaties in IDU history. However, the next two centuries saw political machinations leading to the formation of four more dukedoms, along with high levels of internal violence and instability. Eventually these tensions would erupt in a new spate of violence in 442, concluding in three separate governates: the Kim Dukedom prevailing over the entire eastern seaboard, a unified pact jointly controlling the central plains and mountains from Suyang, and a reconstituted Seo Dukedom in the west.

	The tripartite division held remarkably well, allowing the dukedoms to respond to external socio-political shifts like the arrival of [[Minjian]] in the 7th century. Often discriminated against, many were sent to what is now modern day [[High Fells]] along the Road of Exiles, a harsh trek through the Soe Mountains that few survived. In the late 9th century, the Kwon (Ken) clan ~~would disrupt~~ the peace and move south from Gwansong, in modern day [[Lao Sansong]], with superiority in numbers and a slight advantage in military technology. They ~~would~~ rapidly ~~conquer~~ the entirety of the northern plains, and after a victory at Haseon, by the early 10th century they threatened the southern coastal capitals of the established dukedoms. Facing the risk of defeat, the three united under the banner of a joint command and over the course of the following decades ~~would push~~ the clansmen back to the north, before forcing their surrender in 940. In 941, the three dukedoms ~~would~~ formally ~~unite~~ as the United Dominion of Haesan under the leadership of the victorious general Han Jae-min.		The tripartite division held remarkably well, allowing the dukedoms to respond to external socio-political shifts like the arrival of [[Minjian]] in the 7th century. Often [[Anti-Minjian sentiment\|discriminated against]], many Minjian were sent to what is now modern day [[High Fells]] along the Road of Exiles, a harsh trek through the Soe Mountains that few survived. In the late 9th century, the Kwon (Ken) clan disrupted the peace and move south from Gwansong, in modern day Lao Sansong, with superiority in numbers and a slight advantage in military technology. They rapidly conquered the entirety of the northern plains, and after a victory at Haseon, by the early 10th century they threatened the southern coastal capitals of the established dukedoms. Facing the risk of defeat, the three united under the banner of a joint command and over the course of the following decades pushed the clansmen back to the north, before forcing their surrender in 940. In 941, the three dukedoms formally united as the United Dominion of Haesan under the leadership of the victorious general Han Jae-min.
	===Classical Era===		===Classical Era===
	[[File:Cheolchaek Repository.jpg\|thumb\|The Cheolchaek repository in Haseon; woodblock printing greatly increased literacy in Classical Haesan]]		[[File:Cheolchaek Repository.jpg\|thumb\|The Cheolchaek repository in Haseon; woodblock printing greatly increased literacy in Classical Haesan]]