The Matriarchy of Hwaeguk is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by Matriarch Hwa Seorin with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, ubiquitous missile silos, and soft-spoken computers. The hard-nosed, devout population of 1.853 billion Hwaegukians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Law & Order, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Maecheon. The average income tax rate is 69.6%.

The all-consuming Hwaegukian economy, worth 247 trillion Okhwas a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an impressive 133,331 Okhwas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

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Hwaeguk is ranked 36,594^th in the world and 44^th in Corsair for Highest Poor Incomes, with 67,439.62 Standard Monetary Units.