New Right (South Korea)

The New Right (Korean: 뉴라이트; RR: nyuraiteu) movement in South Korean politics is a school of political thought which developed as a reaction against the traditional divide between conservatives (the "old right") and progressives. The New Right broke from past conservatives, who supported state intervention in the economy, by promoting economically liberal ideas. Many figures of the New Right, such as Lee Young-hoon have also become notable for criticising Kim Ku and anti-Japanese sentiment in South Korea. The movement was initiated by former pro–North Korean activists and communists. Opponents of the New Right movement described this as anti-leftism, military dictatorship advocates, pseudo right-wing, anti-ethnonationalism, pro-sadaejuui, and "pro-Japanese identity". While engaging in anti-communist activities that resonate with many Koreans, they also make anti-Korean remarks, causing many to feel a sense of aversion and suspicion toward them.