Of course, it's important to note that Empire of Korea (and the imperial family) has been defunct for over sixty years. My understanding is at this point they're basically a fashion brand. Andrew Lee isn't even remotely related to any of them, as far as I can tell, although I'm curious if someone with more knowledge happens to be around.
Which is kind of hilarious when you compare it to this spectacle :b
> Of course, it's important to note that Empire of Korea (and the imperial family) has been defunct for over sixty years
The Empire of Korea has be defunct for 110 years (which is, sure, over 60, but it is weird to describe it that way.)
> My understanding is at this point they're basically a fashion brand.
The Royal Family Association seems to be something somewhat more substantial than that (but not an actual monarchy, nor does it seek restoration), but its worth noting that the person who named Lee heir and crown prince is not the person recognized as the current head by that association, but a competing claimant, who is also a monarchist seeking restoration.
> The Empire of Korea has be defunct for 110 years (which is, sure, over 60, but it is weird to describe it that way.)
I figured it was extra defunct after Korea was liberated in 1945 and Korea's first president made sure the monarchy wasn't going to come back by seizing their assets. Before then I figure there was a vague possibility that things would bounce back in their direction, although I'm probably wrong about that since my knowledge comes mostly from interpretive signs and Wikipedia :)
Which is kind of hilarious when you compare it to this spectacle :b