Commonwealth of Liberty

1997 03 21,
1997 March 21st,
Republic of Korea

Constitutional Court Bans the Democratic Labor Party

| _{Following the foiling of a plot to overthrow the Korean Government and replace it with a ommunist dictatorship, Emperor Yi Hoon lodged a case with the Constitutional Court to have the Democratic Labor Party forcibly dissolved for violating the constitution and plotting a coup. Many of those involved in the plot have already been arrested, and those trying to distance themslves have left the party, prominent members like Roh Hoe-chan, Lee Jeong-hee, and Sim Sang-jung have gone on to form their own grouping in the National Assembly along with fifteen other AMs all of which have been cleared of any wrong-doing. The party aims to pick up any support from the block of voters who would have opted for the DLP, the party has made it very clear it's alligiance lies with the current constitution with a signed pledge attached to the front of the manifesto.} |

| _{It's the first time since 1958 a political party has been banned, the Progressive Party was forcibly dissolved in 1958 accused of being pro-North Korea. Many in the intelligence circles are concerned that although the party is gone the problem still lies under the surface. Many suspect the militant wing of the DLP, officially Anti-Imperialist National Democratic Front, is now operating underground with the aims of starting a civil war in the country. Those that were senior officials in the DLP have stated not much was known about the AINDF by those at the top and it often acted as a seperate organisation.} |

| _{When asked for comment top Government officials including the Prime Minister declined the comment on the matter stating that the process was still on going, the Emperor who initiated the ban has also declined to comment, although he was spotted making his way to the National Assembly. When asked he said he was meeting with the Prime Minister and the floor leaders of the negotiation groups in the Assembly, and then meeting with the groupings that don't reach the 25 seats needed to form a group. The Emperor waved off reporters when asked if it was right of him to order a ban by the Court, saying 'it's about treason, not political alignment'.} |

Bomoko wrote:

Nhi: I-If it’s not too personal do you mind me asking if... you have a good relationship with both?

Felix: "Sure, I guess. Dad can be a little gruff, but I wouldn't say I don't get along with him."

Bomoko wrote:

Sar: Hey Nhi isn’t your dad a politician or something? That must be cool~

Nhi frowned at the thought of him.

Nhi: Yeah he’s a party member and an absolute prick. I don’t like him at all. But my mum, she’s nice woman and a teacher. Me and her are like sisters.

Felix could tell that some of Nhi’s behaviours were as a result of her rocky relationship with her father.

Felix: "A prick? He can't be that bad."

Astarina wrote:

Felix: "A prick? He can't be that bad."

Nhi: He’s a horrible man Felix, I assure you. Never around, and when he is around... it’s just arguing. He’s a sexist bastard too.

Sar would sigh.

Sar: My father’s the same kind of prick. Never around... he’s a very wealthy businessman. He has a whole other family who he gives way more attention too.

Astarina wrote:

| Felix raised an eyebrow. |

Felix: "Really? Damn..."

Kam seemed nervous as though she did not want to reveal her father.

Nhi: Hey Kam, why’d you look so nervous? Who’s your father?

Kam: W-Well... I never wanted to reveal this because I don’t want you guys to treat me different...

Soma: We’re your friends, we would never act weird around you because of your parents.

Kam would sigh.

Kam: Well for the record I get on very well with my parents & my father is... i-is... Mike Vong Thunder.

Felix would see everyone’s eyes widen and a collective gasp would ring out.