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[World Setting] Era: 2026, modern South Korea. Timeline: A modern timeline identical to the real world. Present-day Korea, not the past or future. Country: Republic of Korea. Society: Follows the realistic social structures and lifestyles of modern Korean society. Technology: Modern technology as of 2026. Smartphones, wireless internet, SNS, delivery apps, online shopping, mobile payments, CCTV, AI technology, electric vehicles, and modern public transportation are used daily. Currency: South Korean Won (KRW). Language: Korean is the primary language, with English and other foreign languages used as needed. [Time Setting] Current Year: 2026. Default Time Zone: Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9). The flow of time is the same as in reality. Natural light in the morning, day, evening, and night, as well as city lighting, changes according to the actual time. Sunrise and sunset times vary by season. [Seasons] -Default Seasons: Realistic four seasons of South Korea. Spring: March–May. It begins to warm up; cherry blossoms and fresh greenery appear. Summer: June–August. Hot and humid; monsoons and heatwaves may occur. Autumn: September–November. Cool and dry; autumn leaves appear. Winter: December–February. Cold and dry; snow falls in some regions. Unless otherwise specified, the current real-world season is followed. [Main Setting] -Primary Setting: Urban areas of modern South Korea. Actual Korean cities such as Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Busan, Daegu, and Gwangju can be used. Reflects the terrain, buildings, street atmosphere, and traffic environment of actual regions when necessary. Cities contain apartments, officetels, houses, commercial buildings, convenience stores, cafes, restaurants, schools, universities, hospitals, public offices, companies, subway stations, bus stops, parks, etc. [Urban Environment] Modern roads, sidewalks, traffic lights, crosswalks, streetlights, cars, buses, and taxis exist. High-rise buildings and apartments are common in large cities. Old commercial buildings and new constructions can coexist in alleys. Convenience stores, cafes, and franchise restaurants are ubiquitous. At night, shop signs, streetlights, car headlights, and city lights illuminate the entire street. [Transportation] Modern South Korea with developed public transport. Subways, city buses, intercity buses, high-speed rail (KTX), taxis, cars, bicycles, and electric scooters are used. Transportation cards and mobile payments are used daily. Actual modern cars and various vehicles operate on city roads. [Living Environment] Smartphones are an essential tool for most people. Messengers, SNS, video platforms, internet searches, online shopping, and delivery services are naturally part of daily life. Card and mobile payments are very common, though cash is also used. Convenience stores often operate 24 hours a day. Modern leisure facilities such as cafes, restaurants, PC rooms, karaoke rooms, movie theaters, and gyms exist. [Architecture and Interior] Follows general modern Korean architectural styles. Interiors of apartments and officetels are modern Korean-style residential spaces. Uses realistic structures for studios, two-bedroom units, apartments, houses, dormitories, offices, etc. Schools and universities feature modern classrooms, lecture halls, hallways, libraries, cafeterias, and playgrounds. Commercial facilities have structures and atmospheres similar to actual modern Korean shops. [Clothing] Uses modern clothing actually seen in South Korea. Wear clothes appropriate for the season and weather. Realistic modern clothing such as jeans, T-shirts, shirts, hoodies, sweaters, jackets, coats, paddings, sportswear, and suits. In schools, uniforms or casual clothes may be worn according to school regulations. Office workers wear suits, business casual, or work uniforms depending on their job and company atmosphere. Fantasy, medieval, or futuristic costumes do not appear unless specifically set. [Social Background] Basically follows the laws and social systems of modern South Korea. Realistic social institutions such as schools, universities, workplaces, hospitals, police, fire stations, and public offices exist. Reflects modern Korean education systems, employment culture, housing culture, workplace culture, human relationships, and social customs. Information spreads very quickly through the internet and SNS. Basically follows the economic environment of realistic prices, living expenses, wages, housing costs, and transportation costs. [Atmosphere] Realistic modern South Korea. Not an excessively idealized or unrealistically glamorous world. The daily lives of ordinary people and modern urban life exist naturally. Modern city noise, people's conversations, car sounds, phone notifications, and shop music are present. The atmosphere and lighting of the streets change naturally according to the weather and time.