Seoul Summit

[Independence Council (Korea)]

Seoul, Korea

Just outside the gates of the Tongnim-mun(Independence Gate) stood an amassed body of the local citizenry, all huddled and shoving as they awaited eagerly for the arrival of the parties and were filled with anticipation for the outcomes that would deliver their fate. They stood outside the Tongnim-mun out of sheer respect of authority and the fact that elements of the Independence Army, those groups that had managed to arrive (though most were still enroute from their Siberian and Chinese second-homes), stood guard at both the outlines of the Gates as well as the interiors of the Tongnim-kwan(Independence Hall) itself.

From within the old, yet never-forgotten walls of the Tongnim-kwan, those of the former Independence Council sat in solemn patience, servants occasionally entering to service tea to the Council members as the hours grew long and their minds grew worrisome. Many of the former Independence Council died either in captivity or in battle alongside their bretheren of the Independence Army against the Japanese. The ranks of the Council were refilled, even with the fresh and invigorated minds of the "revolutionary youth" as they were often described and thus, were looked down upon with caution by the older members. KIA(Korean Independence Army) guards kept a constant vigilance both outside and inside the Tongnim-kwan, determined to not allow anything to hamper the meeting, especially by anti-Partisans.

[Italy]

Paolo Boselli, leader of the Italian forces at Inch'On, will attend this meeting accompanied by his 6 best men.

[Sparta]

A spartan diplomate will attend.

[Independence Council (Korea)]

"Sirs.. I am here to inform you that the officials of Sparta and Italy have arrived.." The servant bowed and continued to remain so as she silently withdrew from the main chamber. The air stirred with whispers and murmurs by th council members as to their personal opinions and what was to be expected from this meeting. The youth were more resentful of such "formalities" with whom they associated with similar ambitions and trickery as the Japanese, supporting the more radical Nationalist movements that advocated for violent resistance; The elder members were fortunate that their wisdom and the presence of the KIA served as to discourage in allowing these emtions to take form in words and action. The walls of the main chamber were draped with the flags of Italy, modern Korea, and the flag of the Gorguyeo kingdom, everything was set up and ready, merely waiting for the presence of the other officials.

Yi Ui-Jong sat at amongst some of the elder members, occasionally sneaking a look at his pocket watch, a gift he had received during his time in Europe. Several years ago, Yi was a special envoy travelling to Europe in hopes to garner support for Korea's cause in exposing the villiany of the Japanese attempt to expand her imperial ambitions at the expense of Korean autonomy. When Japanese interference made it a lost cause, he remained first in Germany, then in the United States, returning only after a few months upon learning that the Japanese had surrendered Korea to Sparta. While he shared resentment in Korea becoming property of any Foreign nation, he also shared the optimism that many other of the elder members held in reasonable and peaceful negotiations in the return of Korea's sovereignty; besides, certainly the Spartans were far more understanding and reasonable.

KIA soldiers and officers snapped to attention as words echoed outside and inside that the officials were just arriving. Several of the civilians were already cheering and waving their hands, to praise the European foreigners for what they had done. If only all of the Korean citizenry were so...

[Sparta]

The spartan diplomate enters the room. He bows gentaly then aproaches.

"Sir I wish to negotiate the soverighty of Korea with my Italian counterpart. He has all the deals made up in his head."

[Independence Council (Korea)]

As the Spartan official enters, all the members of the Council stand from their seats and follow suit in a respective bow. One of the councilmen gesters a motion of the hand as a servant approaches with a cup of tea. The servant withdraws as the Council once again takes their seat.

Sparta said:

"Sir I wish to negotiate the sovereignty of Korea with my Italian counterpart. He has all the deals made up in his head."

The elder members whispered amongst themselves before summoning yet another servant, who served as their translator to the Spartan official. A few nods and the servant turned to the Spartan: "Of couse, dear sir.. We will wait for the other representative before proceeding.."

[Bulgaria]

Bulgaria would like to attend.

[Sparta]

If any bulgerians show up, they will be shot on site.

[Italy]

Paolo Boselli enters the room and does a slight bow.

"Good evening, Yi-Ui-Jong"

[Independence Council (Korea)]

I. Bulgaria's request to attend the Seoul Summit has been denied. The reason to this decision was not by pressure by the Italian and Spartan government, but simply because this issue has no ties or concern to the Bulgarian government. The issue of returning proper power of the Peninsula to the Korean people shall only include the former-exiled Korean government and the Italian/Spartan liberators.

II. Yi bowed in return and introduced Paolo to the other members of the Council before all taking their respective seatings. Jeon Il-Baek, an elder member of the Council, spoke out directly to the Spartan and Italian officials, a servant then translated: "Councilman Baek has stated that the meeting will now come to order and that you, Representative Paolo may lay out the plans and conditions laid out by your respective governments."

[Italy]

"Well, the Italian plan is this..." Paolo pulls out a sheet of papper and begins to read it..

"1) Korea may govern Korea, exept it becomes a puppet of Italy.

2) Italian and Greek civilians may freely immagrate.

3) Inch'On will be solely under Italian control."

After putting the paper away he states that "War is not wanted between our countries, I hope you accept."

[Independence Council (Korea)]

The servant barely got to translating the second proposal before the Hall erupted in shouting and various council members openly voiced their anger and opposition.. For Korea to yet again become a Puppet? Perposterous! Three members left the Hall in council as the guards and their fellow councilmen attempted to calm them and settle back into order. Twenty-two year old Tae Hyung-Sook waved his arms as he yelled: "We cannot rule Korea while under Foreign rule! Its contradictory!" He immediately stormed out of the room, yelling various curses.

Order was finally achieved, allowing the elder members to discuss amongst themselves. The translator listened in on the discussion and translated when the members gave permission: "Representative Paolo.. Councilman Baek and the rest of the Council, including I are troubled and confused.. Your first order holds some contradiction to us.. "

[Sparta]

It's not much of a puppet, more of a protectorite. Puppet was the wrong word. A puppet would make you figureheads with no power. A protectorate just has foreighn policies mad for them by the protector. You still get access to your taxes, set tariffs and even hold a military. With in twenty to thirty years you get full independence.

[Italy]

Yeah, thats what I meant. Thanks Sparta for explaining further.

[Sparta]

No problem