Yu Dynasty Yingdala (4338-4636)

[Wu Han]

Gang Wu Founds Nationalist Think Tank

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Minister of Internal Affairs Gang Wu

January 3, 4341
TIAN'AN, HAN

Once a prominent leader of the ultranationalists in the Phoenix Party and now the central figure of New Dawn nationalism, Gang Wu and his ideological allies have announced the founding of the Project for Greater Dovani Prosperity, a foreign policy and regional security think tank. Only briefly at the helm of his political party, Gang has sought to more broadly advocate for the nationalist cause for all of Indrala rather than just within his party. The Project views the State of Indrala as the historic and rightful hegemon of Dovani and it aims to advocate for the government to do more to restore Indrala back into that role for the continent.

It is widely expected that Gang Wu will resign as Minister of Internal Affairs in order to officially take on a larger leadership role in the Project.

Ryeo Foundation Defunded & Dismantled

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Central campus of Haejo University in Gongmangdo

January 6, 4341
GONGMANGDO, DANKUK

Dranian higher education has officially received news that many in the industry have worried about for over a decade, loss of Ryeo Foundation endowment for Haejo University, one of the nation's top-ranking institutions. Established in the name of King Haejo, the founder of the House of Ryeo and the Kyo cultural monarchy, the university had full financial support from the Ryeo Foundation. The Foundation was created by the king to support a number of philanthropic cause such as medical research and generous scholarship for primary and secondary school students after public education was abolished in the Republic of Dranland. In the time since the founding of Haejo University the institution has grown significantly, drawing in support beyond just the Ryeo Foundation. Nonetheless, the Ryeo Foundation still maintained a core place in the endowment of the university and was closely involved in the institution's board of trustees.

Since the exile of the Ryeos, the Ryeo Foundation has continued in operate although in a more limited capacity due to restrictions on direct support from the former royal house. There has been continued concerned about the ability of the Foundation to persist in the long-term, especially with Haejo University, it's largest commitment. Enrolling thousands of students, supporting numerous research initiatives, and community projects, Haejo University, Dranian academia, and the City of Gongmangdo have feared the demise of the Ryeo Foundation.

Although long regarded as probable, the official announcement of the Ryeo Foundation's closure has come as a shock. With the vast majority of Ryeo assets in the control of Seojun and Yejun, it has been difficult for the organization to operate. Following weeks of private discussions with Foundation leadership, a joint letter from the Ryeo brothers was delivered to the Foundation's central offices in Gongmangdo alerting them of an end to all backing from the House of Ryeo. The brothers expressed deep regret at their inability to continue support for the philanthropy that was started by Haejo, who they praised for his "genuine devotion to the people, pure and free of corruption."

The Ryeo Foundation, without its namesake support, has been effectively disbanded as a major philanthropic organization. While this does not also mean the closure of Haejo University, it has caused major financial disruption and the institution is now tasked with finding new donors to replace the void left by the Ryeo Foundation. In the short-term there are significant challenges for the institution but it is expected they will be successful in gathering support from its alumni and other organizations. And as disputes remain over the status of the Ryeo in Dankuk, the institution might even find backing from those Ryeo seeking to claim leadership over the family.

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Originally posted by Zongxian on 30 January 2018.