Cheonghae's power does not lie with the people and elected leaders. Power belongs to the military-industrial complex.
Even before the Three Nations War began decades ago, the military-industrial complex was a powerful element in Cheonghae's national security. The military-industrial complex contributed greatly to Cheonghae's victory in the Three Nations War and also contributed to the growth of Cheonghae's economy.
However, the chain that had tied the enemies has now returned as a chain that clamps down on Cheonghae.
Even after the war, the military-industrial complex had a strong influence on Cheonghae's society. They controlled the government behind the scenes, decided on the budget, and manipulated government officials and politicians.
Decades have passed since then.
Cheonghae is still under the control of the military-industrial complex. The people can no longer intervene in politics. Media control is being carried out in the dark. Cheonghae's democracy has faded.
But people are not just being helpless. Citizens are voluntarily forming resistance groups to continue their resistance in secret, and some politicians and soldiers are also preparing to fight back.
But the military-industrial complex still controls most of the political and military, and their decades-long corrupt cartels remain very solid.
Who can change this? Can the corruption cartel disappear?
