Ilminism, also called the One-People Principle is an 
Authoritarian, 
Ethno-nationalist and 
Egalitarian ideology that was the ruling ideology of The 
Republic of Korea under the 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 centralized state power & Authority, strong socio-culturally 
Traditionalist sentiment, brazen appeals to Ethnic-nationalism, and comprehensive 
/
Developementalist economics.
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, he 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 Korean Nation/people as a whole should be a higher priority, especially considering the threat of the 
North Koreans overtaking them at the time.
Main Advocators & Practitioners
In the 1st Republic, President Rhee Syngman 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 to 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 by the government. To further prove this, during the May 16 coup when President Park Chung-hee seized power, the announcements used such rhetoric as: "We are a race of brilliant culture, with over 5000 years of history to realize this". In 1979, Park 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 favor 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 military suppression of the infamous 1980 Gwangju riots resulted in severely reduced approval ratings for Chun Doo-hwan, 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
Ilminism is 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 men & women, 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 pluralist politics, in favor of a united Korean people behind a de facto one-party state.
The 
New Village Movement
Saemaul Undong, or The New Village Movement, was an economic reform initiative created by President Park Chung-hee to modernize Rural villages for the national economy. The idea was based on the Korean traditional communalism called Hyangyak and Dure, which provided the rules for self-governance and cooperation in traditional Korean communities. The movement initially sought to rectify the growing disparity in the standard of living between the nation's Urban centers, which were rapidly 
Industrializing, and the small Rural villages, which continued to be mired in poverty. Diligence, self-help, and collaboration were the slogans to encourage community members to participate in the development process. The early stage of the movement focused on improving the basic living conditions and environments, whereas later projects concentrated on building rural infrastructure and increasing community income. It was also during these reforms that Misin tapa undong or "movement to destroy superstition" reached its peak. Old zelkova trees that had stood at village entrances and have traditionally served as guardian figures were cut down in order to erase 
superstitions.
Confucianism
Ilminism also believes strongly in 
Confucian philosophy & principles, including (but 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 deep respect for ceremonies, 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 additional religious accommodations such as Dr. An Ho-sang being a Dangunist, Rhee Syngman being a 
Christian, and Park Chung-hee being a 
Buddhist, yet all of them simultaneously being a strong supporter of Confucian philosophy.
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 1950s (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
Older-generation Ilminists (Old-Right) frequently exhibit these characteristics:
- Hates it when people say: "
North Korea is the real Korea". - Is very socially
conservative, and reminisces about the '60s-'80s. - Only maintains alliances & international cooperation opportunistically.
- Gets 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). This practice was then adopted by Ilbe Storehouse by referring to their approved presidents (Lee Myung-bak, Park Chung-hee, Park Geun-hye) as Gakha (가카, corrupted from 閣下 각하 "Their Excellency", an obsolete title associated with dictatorship, or 레카 Rekha, short for 레이디 가카 ("Lady Rakha") in the case for
Park Geun-hye). - Keeps denying the Gwangju Uprising, claiming that North Korean forces were involved in that uprising.
Younger-generation Ilminists (New-Right) stay mostly consistent with the older-generation Ilminists, but with the utilization of the Internet and 
Satirism. 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 hatred towards Honam Region, known for having a 98% vote for a regional left-wing party candidate Kim Dae-jung. They were known as the Korean equivalent of the 
Alt-Right movement[3], 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 political dissidents (especially liberal-leaning Presidents such as Roh Moo-hyun, which he was trolled with "Noala", an image of Roh Mu-Hyeon with a photoshopped koala face or call May 23 'The day of Gravity', making fun of his death (Suicide by jumping) saying that gravity killed him) and incidents (victims of the Sewol Ferry Tragedy, Ilbe users launched a gluttony strike in front of family members of the victims who are on hunger strike) and hacking activities.
How to Draw
Drawing Ilminism is similar to drawing a 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.
Alternative version:
- Fill a ball with dark blue.
- Cut in half and fill top/left half with red.
- Cut in the middle horizontally and fill it with white.
- Add the eyes.
Relationships
Friends
Aristocracy & 
Oligarchy - Chaebol gang!
Authoritarian Democracy - I can change the constitution whatever I want it to be but I'm still democratic! Maybe.
Catholic Theocracy - Thanks for having diplomatic relationship with me, not 
him.
Chinese Blueshirtism - A reactionary and authoritarian version of 
Tridemism? Based!
Christian Nationalism - President 
Rhee was a Christian, much respect. Down with atheism!
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?
Manosphere - Ilbe storehouse and angry young men are the future, and the last line of defense to save Korea from feminism!
Mediacracy - *clanger* President Chun Doo-hwan today has...
Particracy - I pledge allegiance to the (Liberal/Democratic-Republican/Democratic Justice) Party!
Person Dignity Theory - 
South Vietnam is the REAL Vietnam, and an ally against 
Fake Vietnam!
Police Statism - The only way to eradicate rioters and communists!
Populism - Power to the Korean people! Not too much though...
Reactionary Liberalism - WE MUST PROTECT OUR LIBERAL DEMOCRACY!!!
Satirism - He laughs at my Noala and Unji memes. I even made an ad on New York Times Square for the cause.
State Capitalism - 
Park Chung-hee's economic reforms saved Korea!
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!- Tridemism
- 
Taiwan is the Real China! And a fellow ally against 
Fake China! Also, the Kuomintang helped Korea greatly in the Korean Independence Struggle. It’s such a shame that you lost control of Mainland China. I'm not gonna lie though, Xi Jinping is kinda based. 
Triequism - Kim Gu is a Founding Father of Korea. Such a shame that President Rhee disagreed with him on a lot. May he rest in peace.
Frenemies
Anti-Japaneseism - I like that you hate the 
Fish people, but you're a cringe 
Anarchist.
Ba'athism - Okay, so your Iraqi side loves me meanwhile your Syria side hates me, weird. Socialism is very cringe.
Corporatism - Eh, state capitalism works far better.
Dengism - Okay fine, your economic reforms are kind of good, but Ilbe calls you a cockroach and you are still a commie who helps fake Korea. But at least we both like camps and based for killing Uyghurs.
Japan LDPism - These young Ilbe userbase likes you and your anime, and we can work together against fake Korea but I will never forgive what your predecessor did before because you refuse to apologize. Btw I heard that Shinzo Abe died, lol. Rip bozo.
Monarchism - If only things would have worked out between President Park & The Royal Family. But Korea is still better as a Republic!
National Capitalism - Abomination. President Park would never do this.
National Socialism - We may have some things in common, but I will never forgive you for supporting those Japanese scums.
Neoconservatism - I appreciate the help against those Northern scum, but you're very of similar to 
him, so let's not be friends.
White Nationalism - Thanks for the Honorary White status, but I have to serve ties with South Africa as you take things too far! Also, European women are pretty hot...
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Enemies
Castroism - An educated revolutionary like you, still chose him over me. Pathetic.
Conservative Liberalism - Authoritarianism is good for fighting communism, cuck. Also, laissez-faire economics is gay.
Feminism - Ah yes, a """liberated""", short-haired Kimchi Nyun[4]. Aren't you just Totalitarianism???- Ho Chi Minh Thought - Even though we had to retreat, we still wrecked you during the Vietnam war, fear the fierce tigers!
Imperialism - You're a very bad influence. Even when America does it.- Juche - My abhorrent, commie twin brother. GIVE ME BACK THE OTHER HALF OF MY COUNTRY!!!
Kim Dae-jung Thought & 
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!!!
LGBT+ - You don't exist. You're literally just mentally ill. Quite possibly the only issue I agree with him on.
Maoism - If you would have just minded your own damn business, all of the Korean peninsula would be rightfully mine!
Ochlocracy - See? This is what democracy leads to.
People's Democracy - STOP PROTESTING YOU COMMIES!!!
Pol Potism - Genocidal maniac. This is a perfect example of what communism leads to. Still pretty kek that you got away with it though, lol.
Progressivism - Men cannot have long hair! Women cannot wear skirts that aren't at least 17 centimeters! This is ridiculous!- Showa Statism - YOU'RE A RAPIST, GENOCIDAL MURDERER!!! The
Americans should have nuked you far more than just twice! 
Stalinism - Thanks a lot for creating him, jerk. Your 5-year economic plan model is pretty cool though...
Further Information
- One People Principle
- An Ho-sang
- Rhee Syngman
- National Association (Party)
- Liberal Party
- Park Chung-hee
- May 16 Coup d'état
- Democratic Republican Party
- October (Yushin) Restoration
- Chun Doo-Hwan
- December 12 Coup d'état
Democratic Justice Party- Hanahoe (Group of One)
Ilbe Storehouse
Citations
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- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilminism#Ideology
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism_in_Asia#South_Korea
- ↑ 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