Ilminism, also called the One-People Principle is an 
authoritarian, 
ethno-nationalist and 
egalitarian ideology that was the ruling ideology of South Korea under their first President, Rhee Syngman and later reformed & adopted by the third President of South Korea, 
Park Chung-hee. He believes in creating a loyal and obedient citizenry through authoritarianism, strong socio-culturally 
traditionalist sentiment and brazen appeals to ethnic-nationalism.
History
The term Ilminism is a Korean word meaning "One People Ideology (or principle)". The ideology emerged from the works of Korean philosopher Dr. An Ho-sang, who was the Minister of Education under President Rhee Syngman's administration, and prior to his promotion studied at the University of Jena in Germany during the late 1920s. He made a case explaining why even though civilian autonomy & agency are important, the interests of the collective 
South Korean Nation/people as a whole should be a higher priority, especially considering the threat of the 
North Korean aggressors overtaking them at the time. His suspicions proved to be correct, as even in current day the North constantly flaunts their nuclear power to taunt the South.
Main Advocators & Practitioners
IN the 1st Republic, President Rhee Syngman later developed & adapted the theoretical framework of the One-People Principle and made it much into the contemporary ideology used in his administration until his resignation in 1960, and later was reformed further and used under the Park Chung-hee administration for nearly 2 more decades after the 5.16.1961 Coup d'état.
In the 3rd & 4th Republic, President Park Chung-hee's reign included many aspects of the Ilminist ideology, specifically including his highly controversial Yushin Constitution. It was a highly authoritarian ratification of the Korean constitution, which gave the executive branch (him) the extremely 
autocratic ability act as judge, jury & executioner for laws, the economy, political organizing, media/press, etc. It also created extremely ethno-nationalist & traditionalist sentiment in South Korean society, such as cutting men's hair that was too long, and forcing women to wear skirts (if they chose to wear skirts) that were at least 17 centimeters in length. This was done in order to reinforce the idea of gender roles (men being masculine, women being feminine, but also reserved and celibate). Ilminism also demanded that the Korean Nation (people) or Fatherland was the first and foremost priority & concern in all decisions and policies made in the government. To further prove this, during the May 16 coup when President Park Chung-hee seized power, the announcements made used such rhetoric as "we are a race of brilliant culture, with over 5000 years of history to realize this". In 1979, Park Chung-hee was assassinated, ending his 18 year reign.
It is still heavily debated whether President Chun Doo-hwan was truly a practitioner of the One-People Principle, but his staunch refusals to 
democratize the country & newly amended constitution that was heavily biased in favour of his own political party made it clear that he was another authoritarian leader, and wanted to establish himself as a strongman military dictator in the footsteps of Park Chung-hee. The infamous 1980 Gwangju revolt made Chun Doo-hwan even more unpopular than ever before, and by 1987 he resigned, with a newly democratic constitution being ratified after his resignation, thus ending the 5th Republic, and the last remaining practices of Ilminism in Korea to this day.
Core Beliefs
Main Principles
The One-People Principle was based around a 4-point political program: Eliminating discrimination between the 
nobility and the 
masses, the economic equalization of rich and poor through land reform & 
corporatist economics under President Rhee Syngman, but was later reformed & transformed into a 
State Capitalist economy under President Park Chung-hee, political equity between males & females, and an end to discrimination between the Northern & Southern parts within the country, including ending discrimination between the 
urban & 
rural areas within the country as well.
Ilminism believes in an end to overall partisan politics, in favor of a united Korean people behind a de facto one-party state.
Confucianism
Ilminism also believes strongly in 
Confucian philosophy & principles, including (but is not limited to) the moral & ethics of loyalty which have elements attributed to the western philosophy of the Great man theory, belief in the traditional family structure (a man, woman & X amount of children), and a deep respect for ceremony, old Korean culture & elders. An important thing to note is that Confucianism in Korea often refers to a specific version called Neo-Confucianism, a more 
secular & less spiritual form of Confucianism that stresses a more logical & practical view of traditional Confucian practices, making Neo-Confucianism a philosophy rather than a 
religion. This would allow for separate religious accommodations such as Dr. An Ho-sang being a Dangunist, and Rhee Syngman being a 
Christian, and Park Chung-hee being a 
Buddhist, despite all of them simultaneously being a strong supporter of Confucianism.
The 
Communist Question
And of course, the One People Principle is vehemently 
anti-communist, given the indefinite North (communist)/ South (anti-communist) split of the Korean peninsula since the 1950's (due to ideological conflicts & 
foreign intervention). In fact under both President Rhee Syngman's & Park Chung-hee's respective reigns, many 
communists had been brutally suppressed and in extreme cases, executed outright.
Goals
The theoretical egalitarian underpinnings of Ilminism would be to herald a class-collaborating society under firm central leadership. In an Ilminist society, the upper and the lower classes would both work together to rid themselves of materialism & class conflict, in favor of a more metaphysically balanced & fulfilled society.
Personality
The older-generation Ilminists frequently have these characteristics:
- Hates it when people say: "
North Korea is the real Korea". - Is very socially
conservative, and reminisces about the 60's-80's. - Only maintains alliances & international cooperation opportunistically.
- Get's very angry and emotional when the colonialization of Korea is brought up.
- Praises & worships his Dictators
(almost as much as North Koreans worship their Dictators). - Keeps denying the Gwangju Uprising, claiming that
North Korean forces were involved in that uprising.
Younger Ilminists stay mostly consistent to the older-generation Ilminists, but with the utilisation of the Internet. They mostly conducted troll operations and browsing in Ilbe Storehouse (일베저장소), the Korean equivalent of 
4chan. However, compared to the older-generation Ilminists, they hold positive views on 
Japan, especially their anime culture, having a hatred towards Honam Region, known for having a 98% vote for a regional left-wing party candidate Kim Dae-jung, and their belief that the Gwangju Uprising has been placed on a pedestal by the locals, to the extent that all other moments in the history of Korean democratisation are overlooked, and that it was not a democratization uprising or movement, but simply a riot and having an interest in underage girls, known as Lolini (로린이, "Lolita girl"). They were known as the Korean equivalent of the 
Alt-Right movement[2], where the latter was called as the "American Ilbe" by left-leaning Koreans, due to the allegations of extreme xenophobia, sexism (Ilbe users called feminists and gold-diggers as Kimchi Bitches), homophobia, satirising, mocking and poking fun on political dissidents (especially liberal-leaning Presidents such as Roh Moo-hyun) and hacking activities.
How to Draw
Drawing Ilminism is similar to drawing the South Korea ball from Polandball.
- Draw a ball & fill it with white.
- Draw a red and dark blue circle shaped "ying-yang" (taeguk) symbol in the middle.
- Draw the 4 sets of trigrams, as shown on the flag.
- Add the eyes.
Relationships
Friends
Populism - Power to the Korean people!
Aristocracy & 
Oligarchy - Chaebol gang!
State Capitalism - 
Park Chung-hee's reforms saved Korea!
Tridemism 
- 
Taiwan is the REAL China, and a fellow ally against 
China!
Person Dignity Theory - 
South Vietnam is the REAL Vietnam, and an ally against 
North Vietnam!
Irredentism - You have no right to that territory, and we will unify under my flag. Oh and Southern Manchuria was also ours a long time ago, right?
Machiavellianism - The revolutionary May 16 coup that decided the fate of Korea, was launched at a strategic moment in which President Park Chung-hee knew he would succeed!
Stratocracy - The revolution can only be maintained if we keep our military strong in the event those Northern traitors try and invade us again. WE MUST DEFEND OUR ANCESTRAL HOMELAND!
Frenemies
Corporatism - Eh, state capitalism works far better.
National Capitalism - This is far too extreme. Park Chung-hee wouldn't go THIS far.
National Socialism - We may have some things in common, but I will never forgive you for supporting those 
Japanese scum.
Anti-Japaneseism - I like that you hate the Japanese devil, but you're a cringe 
Anarchist.
Chinese Blueshirtism - I would normally support you, but you're Pro-Japanese so let's not.
Neoconservatism - I appreciate the help against those Northern scum, but you're very of similar to 
him, so let's not be friends.
Dengism - Okay fine, your economic reforms are kind of good, but drop that "
Socialism with Chinese characteristics" crap and maybe we can be friends.
Present-day Japan - These young Ilbe userbase likes you and your anime, but I don't see the appeal as I never forgive what your predecessor did before.
Enemies
- Imperialism - You're a very bad influence.
- Juche - My abhorrent, communist twin brother.
Stalinism - Thanks a lot for creating him, jerk. Your 5 year economic plans are not too bad though...
Maoism - If you would have just minded your own damn business, all of the Korean peninsula would be mine!- Ho Chi Minh Thought - Even though we had to retreat, we still wrecked you during the Vietnam war, fear the fierce tigers!
Progressivism - Men cannot have long hair! Women cannot wear skirts that aren't at least 17 centimeters! This is ridiculous!- Showa Statism - RAPIST!!! GENOCIDAL MURDERER!!! The
Americans should have nuked you far more than just twice! 
Democracy & 
Anti-Authoritarianism - The airborne brigade is the best in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and If those citizens are not afraid of the Airborne brigades, they are no longer citizens! THEY ARE RIOTERS & TERRORISTS, AND WE NEED TO IMPOSE THE IRON FIST ON THEM!!!
Feminism - Ah yes, a """liberated""", short-haired Kimchi Nyun[3]. We should avoid such Kimchi Nyuns for the sake of men's happiness!
Further Information
- Ilminism (일민주의)
- An-Ho Sang (안호상)
- Rhee Syngman (이승만)
- National Association (대한독립촉성국민회)
- Liberty Party (자유당)
- May 16 Coup d'état (군사정변)
- Park Chung-hee (박정희)
- Democratic Republican Party (민주공화당)
- October Restoration (시월유신)
- Chun Doo-Hwan (전두환)
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- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilminism#Ideology
- ↑ https://www.mic.com/articles/184477/inside-ilbe-how-south-koreas-angry-young-men-formed-a-powerful-new-alt-right-movement
- ↑ Conservatives in South Korea frequently claim that all women with short hairs were feminists