Korea (U.S. State)

The State of Korea (Korean: 주 한국), also known as American Korea is a U.S. state located in the Korean Peninsula. Bordering to the east is the Russian-controlled Korean Autonomous Oblast, to the south is South Korea, to the north lies the Chinese-controlled Korean Autonomous Region. It is currently the 52nd state that is admitted into the Union, and is the farthest state from the American mainland. It is also one of two U.S. states located in the Pacific. It is also one of two U.S. states where English is not the native or majority-spoken language.

American Korea is known for its various temples and lush gardens.

Formed from the remnants of North Korea after the Allied victory, a referendum was held on what to create out of the American-controlled portion of former North Korea. The majority voted for statehood. The referendum was approved by U.S. Congress and signed by president Donald Trump.

Upon the signing of American Korea into statehood, major relief programs supported by president Trump began to help the place recover in the post-war period.

In addition, Christian missionaries also arrived to spread Christianity in the former North Korea, as religion was heavily suppressed.

History
After the Allied victory over North Korea, the former North Korea was divided into a Chinese, American, Russian and South Korean controlled zone. South Korea extended its control to include Pyongyang, the former capital of North Korea.

The Americans controlled an area that included the coastal city of Hamhung. A referendum was held in the American-held portion North Korea as to whether to become the 52nd State or a Territory, to which the majority of the people voted for the former.

Donald Trump approved it, and thus, the transition began. An American Korean National Guard was established, political office positions at the state level were established in American Korea. In addition, many businessmen from the mainland United States invested heavily in transforming the war-torn region, especially the depressing city of Hamhung, into a bustling city.

An airport was constructed in Hamhung.

Religion
Currently, American Korea is the United States' most irreligious state, with Atheists representing 53.6% of the population. The rest include Chondoism, Christianity, Shamanism and Buddhism.

After the American occupation following the Allied victory, Christian missionaries from the mainland United States, as well U.S. Army chaplains invested a considerable amount of time converting people to Christianity. Korean-American Catholic bishops from the mainland United States also invested to build and establish a Roman Catholic presence in the former North Korea.

Politics
Currently, Democrats dominate American Korea's politics, as American Korea is considered a Democratic stronghold. Like the other U.S. states, it is headed by a Governor, followed by a Lieutenant Governor.

Only one Republican so far, is represented in the United States Senate, which is David Dempsey.