Citizenship in Lorenda

Citizenship in Lorenda is largely determined by both societal position, educational prowess, and national loyalty. There are multiple classes of citizens, with the higher classes being given more privileges and leeway.


 * Jeomyeong: Translating to distinguished in Eon-il, this is the highest class of citizen in Lorendan society. This class of citizenship is granted by the Ministry of Personnel under the Government of His Kingship. These citizens have the privilege of travel, immunity from capital punishment, consent of the sovereign, priority access to public services, among other privileges. Many of these citizens are either former members of the House of Jin, religious rulers, or powerful people in government or business.
 * Mungwan: Mungwan is the second most prestigious citizen class, which allow for the right to run for political offices and receive public benefits. Most mungwan are civil officers within the state bureaucracy.
 * Simin: Simin is the main class of citizen, and many Lorendans are considered to be in this class. Both men and women are eligible for this class of citizenship. They afford the full protections of the Lorendan government, and receive rights such as the right to marry, the right to hold property, the right to sue and be sued, and the right to appeal legally. Despite these "rights", they still do not possess many of the fundamental rights needed to run a free society.
 * Ilyu: This is the lowest class of citizen, with as many as 23% of Lorendan residents falling under this category. They are often considered to be outcasts of society. People are either born into this class of citizenship, or may be classified under this class for lack of wealth, lack of intelligence, or lack of property. Many of them are used for menial and tiresome labor, engaging in various industries in order to boost the Lorendan economy.