Opening up of the Araon International Port to the international community

Cheonghae

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Official press release of the Ministry of Trade and Industry

The Republic of Yulsan government announced that it will open the main port of Araon Island, the Araon International Port, to the international community as of today. The move is part of the current government's foreign policy, which aims to increase Yulsan's role on the international stage, as well as its project to expand entry into international trade markets and improve economic growth.

The government explained that the port's logistics capacity is sufficient to cover Meager Ocean's entire maritime trade volume, has excellent infrastructure, and is guaranteed long-term investment by the government and private companies. In particular, Araon Island has a power grid that is wirelessly connected to space solar power plants, ensuring a stable supply of power to Araon Island's companies and factories.

The government explained that the move would not just open the Araon International Port to the international community, but also allow foreign companies to invest and set up branches on Araon Island. The Ministry of Trade and Industry said it could give some tax breaks to foreign companies that invest or set up branches on Araon Island.

The government says it is ready to talk to foreign governments at any time regarding Araon Island.

Arcy

[New port?]

Hearing that the Republic of Yulsan had opened up a port for trade, and also being in the vicinity of Yulsan, the Crown decided to take a peek. A few sharks were sent over, along with some technology demonstrations and materials.
The tech demonstration? The walkers, and other advanced magical technology. There's also some pharmaceutical things revolving around marijuana, and other herbs, and some more antics.

Materials? A lot. a lot of metals and things the Crown thinks Yulsan might be interested in, like refined iron, stainless steel, and other stuff.
The Crown had sent a envoy over, aboard the Great Turtle class submersible carrier ship recently built by Japulie.

Japuile

Infectious Idea!

The Japuilean film director and owner of the film studio "Lunar Projector," Hugues Thibodeaux, is known in the country as a crazy visionary, whose films could lose and gain millions of viewers, fans, or even money. However, it never hit the mark in terms of self-assurance or even the budget that Hugues Thibodeaux scattered to make his visions real - he arrived at Araon Island to fulfill his personal dream. To own his own Film Academy - not on cold land, but on the ever-changing and perpetually alive water.

He put on a show, as he always does when he desires something great - he transformed his largest boat into a mobile stage - canvas pulled out from the deck, decorations, screenwriters, and aspiring actors who portrayed the life of the Island and the surrounding region of Aroan, as the Floating Film Academy opens, and later the entire Yulsanood.

Director Hugues Thibodeaux also paid all fines and penalties imposed on him by the police - in front of those who were recording or watching the entire performances. His generosity or the amount of cash he possessed could surprise even the wealthiest - he could pay for any fines! If only the show would last for a full 24 hours, after which he would retreat to the port to his reserved spot. Then he began giving interviews, full of his visions, ideas, and infectious optimism.

Director Hugues Thibodeaux desires to create a film academy, and then entire film studios and a film region on the water, so that the letters "Yulasanwood" shine in the distance, becoming the hallmark of the entire city.

Tyreis

The Karthian Republic of Tyreis, upon hearing of the Opening, sent over a diplomatic mission and allowed multiple investors and business tycoons to potentially establish business in Yulsan.

Tyreis has also offered a Line of Credit to the government of Yulsan in order to further develop the region and has requested a potential diplomatic meeting to discuss a potential Trade Agreement and allow Tyreian Franchises to expand their businesses into Yulsan.

The Karthian Government also takes the opportunity to request the construction of a air depot on the Araon Island and a place on the port.

Drbeansguy

The markets are free, just so much money for me!

Very quickly after the opening of the port, Merchant Fleet Admiral Holding quickly sent some of his richest merchants to make some money flow into Herwa. One of those ships also happens to be the flagship of the Herwan Merchant Fleet the HIS Sapience.

The Sapience docks onto the shore and out walks Admrial Holding in his very luxurious suit and his assistant behind him. Then his cargo bays open to reveal all the goods both herwa and Tepror have to offer. "HELLO GADIES AND LETTERMEN. WHO WANTS TO MAKE SOME MONEY!"

Cheonghae

The Crown Royal

Sharks were a very interesting race and one of the potential economic cooperation partners. The Yulsan government sent a vice minister of Trade and Industry and several economic experts to greet the Crown's delegation. They will greet the delegation politely and discuss the possibility of future cooperation between the two countries.

The tech demonstration was a very interesting topic. While marijuana was restricted due to legal issues, walkers and magic technology received the attention of many business officials. The one that received the most attention was metal. Refined metal and stainless steel have attracted the attention of many companies, including heavy industry companies, and government officials have also focused on the steel industry.

The Vice-minister of Trade and Industry asked if Yulsan could enter into a contract to purchase more than a certain amount of metal from the Crown regularly.

Japuile

Yulsan's answer to Hugues Thibodeaux's idea was yes. The administrative authorities have allowed the establishment of film academies, film studios, etc., and have notified them that the project falls within the scope of the government's policy to support the cultural industry. As a result, Hugues Thibodeaux will be able to receive government funding. It has also stated that the administrative authorities are willing to provide advice for administrative and legal procedures related to the project.

However, administrative authorities have asked Hugues Thibodeaux to strictly adhere to the relevant laws. According to Yulsan's law, repeated violations of the law could result in a larger fine or jail term.

The Karthian Republic of Tyreis

The size of the Karthian Republic of Tyreis' diplomatic mission received much attention from the Yulsan government, and many officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Trade and Industry welcomed them. Government officials responded positively to Tyreis' offer of a line of credit and said that the relevant administrative procedures would be resolved quickly. Also, for business expansion of Tyrean's franchise and trade agreements with Yulsan, the Yulsan government proposed economic and foreign ministers' talks between the two countries. To this end, the Yulsan government officially invited Tyreian ministers to the island of Araron.

(In this regard, I'll make a new thread if you want.)

In addition, the Yulsan government has authorized the construction of airfields and ports on the premise that they comply with relevant laws.

Herwa

Admiral Holding and his aides were welcomed by Yulsan government officials. Officials dispatched from the Ministry of Trade and Industry examined the ships of the Herwan Merchant Fleet and the items they brought and asked some questions.

"Our main imports are raw materials such as food and rubber, and consumer goods. We are willing to buy other items, too. However, if Herwa can sell food, rubber, and consumer goods, exchanges between the two countries will become more active. We look forward to your active review of our proposal."

Yulsan is a developed industrial country, but its domestic production of food and raw materials has not kept up with demand. These raw materials must depend on imports, and Yulsan's government hopes to diversify its supply chain by expanding exchanges with other countries.

Drbeansguy

Cheonghae

Admiral Holding quickly glanced at his goods, then gestured for the officals to wait as he quickly (and almost fell) into his cargo holds and was looking for something. Very long crashes and banging can be heard from the cargo hold as one of your officials can swore they heard an explosion come out. Then Admiral holding just walks outside very calmly considering part of his uniform was on fire.

"Upon close inspection and careful inspection of our cargo holds. I can say with full confidence that whatever you need we can provide, and if we dont have it we will definitly get whatever you want and more. Assuming you can pay for it that is, after that you will have no quarms having any Herwan company for your... future business ventures."

Arcy

The Crown

The delegation was well received. The medical marijuana was a minor thing so not being included was not a problem.
The walkers that run on magic and on technology were shown to the Yulsan delegation, running up to 80 km/h, carrying weapons, people and sensitive equipment on their backs. Even a live-fire demonstration of a prototype walker artillery system, albeit using a blank 240mm round.

The trade contract to purchase more than the certain amount from the Crown was agreed on, and shipments begin on 12th Lyncis [August].
The Crown delegate brings up, that for the last 2 years, the Crown has produced twice as much grain in it's golden fields due to advances in agriculture and magic, and that the Crown can arrange for Yulsan to purchase these still-fresh supplies of grain by the hundreds of tons at cheap prices.

Cheonghae

The Yulsan government decided to purchase walkers produced by The Crown Royal in bulk. A government-owned housing planning company will purchase 500 walkers, and the military will purchase 600 walkers. In addition, 30 private companies want to sign contracts to purchase walkers.

The prototype walker artillery system also caught the attention of the military authorities. Because Yulsan's standard firearms are railguns, the military authorities expressed their desire to sign a contract to purchase 200 walker artillery systems on the premise that the armament of the walker artillery system be replaced by the railguns.

Meanwhile, it seems that the Yulsan government wants to continue continuing dialogue with The Crown Royal government after the economic talks. This includes agendas, not trade or economy, but foreign affairs and defense.

Although it has not been announced publicly and is only an internally debated issue, the Yulsan government is considering expanding diplomatic and even military cooperation between the two countries in the future through the establishment of trust with The Crown Royal government. With concerns over the recent escalation of the international situation in a serious direction within the Yulsan government, the Yulsan government is seeking cooperation with outside countries to strengthen its security strategy. Yulsan is a large country, both economically and militarily, but it cannot alone fend off all external threats.

The Yulsan government says it is willing to provide cash and electrothermal chemical gun technology to The Crown Royal in exchange if authorization to purchase the walker artillery system. The electrothermal chemical gun is a level lower than the railgun, but it has far superior performance to ordinary gunpowder guns. Of course, if diplomatic trust between the two countries is further strengthened, it will soon be possible for The Crown Royal's military to possess the railgun technology.

Arcy

Cheonghae
The Crown is willing to sell the GPM Mk4 walker in bulk. a hundred walkers cost about 230 million USD/Pythian dimes. So in total, the order for 1100 walkers is around 253 billion USD/Pythian dimes. The other 30 companies get their contracts sent to the Muscovy Heavy Works, where the mechs came from.
GPM Mk4 [3.2 m tall, 6 tons heavy. Cost per single unit is 29 million USD/Pythian dime]
The military's want to experiment with railguns seemed to resonate with the Crown Army too. An offer is given from the Crown Army to work together with the Yulsan Army to test the feasibility of railgun walker platforms.

The Crown is willing to continue dialogue with Yulsan, seeing how close both nations are and how they both are on favorable terms. An idea for an embassy to Yulsan is put forward. The Crown is willing to help Yulsan fend off external threats.

The idea of being given the technology for electrothermal chemical weapons is intriguing, as development of that in the Crown has stopped in favor for more accurate artillery, The total cost of the walker purchase including the gift of electrothermal chemical weapons drop to 216 million USD/Pythian dimes. The price can still be talked down in return for more technologies.

Cheonghae

The Crown Royal

Yulsan government and businesses are willing to pay for GPM Mk4 walkers. Because e-commerce between the two countries is not considered smooth yet, the equivalent of 253 billion Pythian dimes will be paid in cash.

The technology of electronic chemical weapons will be provided to The Crown Royal without delay. Files including the technology, and related technicians are ready to be dispatched, and technicians will support the technicians of The Crown Royal until The Crown fully acquires the technology.

(Subsequent content will follow in other thread.)

Herwa

Yulsan's official nodded and looked at Admiral Holding. There were clear guidelines from above on this part, so the official had no reason to delay replying.

"Great. We want to import $130 million worth of grain a year, $910 million worth of meat, and 190,000 tons of rubber. You don't have to worry about paying for it. Yulsan is one of the biggest economies in Sparkalia. We guarantee the fact that we can pay for everything exactly without additional loans or trade-offs.“

Arcy

Cheonghae

The purchase of the first 1100 walkers for 253 billion dimes and electronic chemical weapons is logged, and medium-sized cargo carrying 100 walkers each will depart from the small regional port from Muscovy every month to the Araon International Port to be deposited into Yulsan warehouses to be distributed. The other businesses have to contact the heavy works themselves to purchase it in units of 1 or entire batches of 100.

Japuile

Filmopolis Araon Island

Director Hugues Thibodeaux had to leave Yulsan for a while to complete his latest project – an autobiographical film in which he played the lead role and directed. This was a significant challenge for his aging body. While the film was in the editing phase before its release, Hugues traveled to Araon Island. There, his health deteriorated to the point where he had to call an ambulance. He spent a few days in the hospital before he could return to fulfilling his dream, revitalized but advised to take it easy for a while.

Hugues created the Araon Island Film Campus project, which aims to combine a film academy with several film studios. Transportation plans were also organized, including buses and trams to and from Araon Island. Internal, wide pedestrian and transport pathways ensure maximum traffic flow throughout the area. To promote the relocation of film studios to "Filmopolis Araon Island", Hugues signed contracts with RRS and RRC, which will help translate films into foreign languages. Some specialists will handle dialogues, while others will look for voices and prepare dubbing.

Unfortunately, Hugues Thibodeaux's health is gradually deteriorating. Meetings, conversations, and intense intellectual work are taking a toll on the health of the nationally renowned director.