Ilminism

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 1st President, Rhee Syngman and later reformed & adopted by the 3rd 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 The Rhee Syngman 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 individual freedoms are important, the interests of the collective  South Korean Nation as a whole should be top 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
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.

Park Chung-hee's reign included many aspects of Ilminist ideology, specifically including his highly controversial Yushin Constitution. It was a highly authoritarian amendment of the Korean constitution, which gave the president (him) the extremely  autocratic ability to be judge, jury & executioner for laws, economic practices, political organizing, etc. It also created extremely  nationalist &  traditionalist sentiment in South Korean society, even going as far 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 (Fatherland) was the number one priority and concern in all decisions and policies made in the government. In 1979, Park Chung-hee was assassinated, ending his reign.

It is still heavily debated whether 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 yet another  authoritarian leader, and wanted to establish himself as a strongman military dictator in the footsteps of  Park Chung-hee. The infamous 1980 Gwangju uprising (revolt) made Chun Doo-hwan even more unpopular than ever before and by 1987 he resigned, with a newly democratic constitution was amended after his resignation, thus ending the last remaining practices of Ilminism to this day.

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 & a  corporatist economic model (which was later reformed & developed into a regulated  State Capitalist economy under  Park Chung-hee), political equity between males & females, and an end to discrimination between the Northern & Southern parts within country, including ending discrimination between the  urban &  rural areas within the country as well.

He believes in an end to overall partisan politics, in favour of a united people behind a de facto one-party state.

[[File:Merit.png]] Confucianism
Ilminism also believes strongly in Confucianism and it's 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 spiritualized 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 despite simultaneously being a strong supporter of  Confucianism.

The [[File:Commie.png]] Communist Question
And of course, the One People Principle is vehemently anti-communist, given the indefinite  North/  South split of the Korean peninsula since the 1950's (due to ideological conflicts &  foreign intervention). In fact under both 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 eventually rid themselves of materialism & class conflict entirely, in favour of a more metaphysically balanced & fulfilled society.

Personality

 * Has a burning hatred for most of his neighbouring countries.
 * Hates it when people say: "[[File:Cball-North Korea.png]] North Korea is the real Korea".
 * Is very socially [[File:Conserv.png]] conservative, and reminisces about the 70's.
 * 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).

How to Draw
1st Republic of Korea Flag.pngDrawing Ilminism is similar to drawing the South Korea ball from Polandball.
 * 1) Draw a ball.
 * 2) Draw a red and dark blue ying-yang (taegukgi) symbol in the middle.
 * 3) Draw the 4 sets of trigrams, as shown on the flag.
 * 4) Add the eyes.

Friends

 * [[File:Oligarchy.png]] Oligarchy - Chaebol gang!
 * [[File:Pop.png]] Populism - Power to the Korean people!
 * Statecap.png State Capitalism - Tiger economies are the best economies!
 * [[File:Authcap.png]] Authoritarian Capitalism - Park Chung-hee's reforms saved Korea!
 * [[File:Protect.png]] Protectionism - By using import substitution [[File:Indust.png]] industrialization, we went from poverty to power.
 * [[File:Irridentism.png]] Irredentism - [[File:Cball-North Korea.png]] You have no right to that territory, and we will unify under my flag. Oh and Northern Manchuria (Gando) was also ours a long time ago, right?
 * [[File:Strato.png]] Stratocracy - We must keep our military strong in the event those [[File:Cball-North Korea.png]] Northern traitors try and invade us again. WE MUST DEFEND OUR ANCESTRAL HOMELAND!
 * [[File:Persondignity.png]] Person Dignity Theory - [[File:Cball-SouthVietnam.png]] South Vietnam is the REAL Vietnam, and an ally against [[File:Hochi.png]] Ho Chi Minh Thought!
 * [[File:3princ.png]] Tridemism [[File:3princ-col.png]] - [[File:Cball-Taiwan.png]] Taiwan is the REAL China, and a fellow ally against [[File: Mao.png]] Maoism!
 * [[File:Bism.png]] Bismarckism - I have a lot of respect for Bismarck and his accomplishments.
 * [[File:China-blueshirt.png]] Chinese Blueshirtism - The [[File:3princ.png]] Kuomintang was meant to be right-wing!

Frenemies

 * [[File:Nazcapf.png]] National Capitalism - This is far too extreme for me. [[File:ParkChungHee.png]] Park Chung-hee wouldn't go THIS far.
 * Antijap.png Anti-Japaneseism - I like that you hate the [[File:Showa.png]] Japanese, but you're a cringe [[File:Awaj.png]] Anarchist.
 * [[File:Corptism.png]] Corporatism - On one hand, strong & centralized control of the economy is good. On the other hand, it doesn't last forever.
 * [[File:Necon.png]] Neoconservatism - I appreciate the help against those [[File:Cball-North Korea.png]] Northern scum, but you're very of similar to [[File:Imp.png]] him, so let's not be friends.
 * [[File:Dengf.png]] Dengism - Okay fine, your economic reforms are kind of good, but drop that "[[File:Soc.png]] Socialism with [[File:Cball-China.png]] Chinese characteristics" crap and maybe we can be friends.

Enemies

 * [[File:Imp.png]] Imperialism - You're a bad influence.
 * [[File: Juche.png]] Juche - My abhorrent, commie twin brother.
 * [[File:Hochi.png]] Ho Chi Minh Thought - We wrecked you during the Vietnam war, fear the fierce tigers!
 * [[File:Stalin.png]] Stalinism - Thanks a lot for creating [[File: Juche.png]] him, jerk. Your 5 year economic plans are not too bad though...
 * [[File: Mao.png]] Maoism - If [[File:Cball-China.png]] you would have just minded your own damn business, all of the Korean peninsula would be mine!
 * [[File:Progress.png]] Progressivism - Men cannot have long hair! Women cannot wear skirts that aren't at least 17 centimeters! This is ridiculous!
 * [[File:Showa.png]] Showa Statism - RAPIST!!! GENOCIDAL MURDERER!!! The [[File:Cball-US.png]] Americans should have nuked you far more than just twice!
 * [[File:Nazi.png]] National Socialism - I may have taken some inspiration from you, but I will never forgive you for supporting those [[File:Showa.png]] Imperialist scum.
 * [[File:Dem.png]] Democracy and [[File:Thar.png]] 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 not normal citizens! THEY ARE TERRORISTS, AND WE NEED TO IMPOSE THE IRON FIST TO THEM!!!

Further Information

 * Ilminism (일민주의)
 * An-Ho Sang (안호상)
 * Rhee Syngman (이승만)
 * National Association (대한독립촉성국민회)
 * Liberty Party (자유당)
 * May 16 Coup d'état (군사정변)
 * [[File:ParkChungHee.png]] Park Chung-hee (박정희)
 * Democratic Republican Party (민주공화당)
 * October Restoration (시월유신)
 * Chun Doo-Hwan (전두환)