In order to preserve the cultural integrity and historical identity of the Democratic Republic of Qinda, this Act establishes restrictions on the registration and use of personal names that deviate from the recognised cultural traditions of Korea, China, and Japan, or that are derived from fictional characters, intentionally mimic the names of real-world famous individuals, or constitute non-existent or artificially constructed names.
This Act shall apply retroactively to all citizens and residents of Qinda, ensuring uniformity in naming practices in accordance with national values.
This Act reflects the commitment of the Democratic Republic of Qinda to uphold its cultural heritage and national identity, ensuring that personal names remain a reflection of the nation’s historical and linguistic traditions.
Article 1: Prohibited Names
A name shall be deemed non-compliant if it:
- Does not originate from or conform to the linguistic, historical, or cultural traditions of Korea, China, or Japan;
- Is directly derived from a fictional character in literature, media, or popular culture;
- Is intentionally identical or substantially similar to the name of a real-world famous individual outside the cultural sphere of Korea, China, or Japan, unless such a name also independently exists within these cultural traditions;
- Is artificially constructed or otherwise non-existent within the historical naming conventions of the aforementioned cultures.
Article 2: Enforcement and Compliance
All individuals bearing names in violation of this Act shall be notified by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and provided with a list of ten (10) compliant alternatives, curated from culturally appropriate naming conventions. The affected individual must, within a period of fourteen (14) days from notification, either select one of the provided alternatives or submit another name that complies with the provisions of this Act. Failure to comply shall result in the automatic assignment of a compliant name by the Ministry.
Article 4: Retroactive Application
This Act shall apply retroactively to all registered names within the Democratic Republic of Qinda, regardless of the date of registration.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs shall conduct a review of existing names and initiate compliance procedures accordingly.
Article 4: Interpretation and Discretion
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism shall have broad discretionary authority in determining compliance with this Act, including but not limited to assessing whether a name aligns with the cultural traditions of Korea, China, or Japan.
Given the impracticality of maintaining exhaustive lists of permissible names, determinations shall be made on a case-by-case basis, with due consideration given to historical naming practices and linguistic authenticity.
Article 5: Penalties
Any attempt to circumvent this Act through deliberate misrepresentation or refusal to comply with renaming procedures shall result in administrative penalties, including but not limited to fines and restrictions on access to public services until compliance is achieved.
Article 6: Implementation
This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage, with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism authorised to issue supplementary regulations as necessary to ensure its enforcement.