{"id":2207922,"date":"2025-01-13T15:30:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T06:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2207922"},"modified":"2025-01-13T15:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T06:30:06","slug":"south-koreas-conservative-media-battles-irrelevance-amid-martial-law-fallout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2025\/01\/south-koreas-conservative-media-battles-irrelevance-amid-martial-law-fallout\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea\u2019s conservative media battles irrelevance amid martial law fallout"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Korea\u2019s conservative movement is fracturing in the wake of President Yoon Suk-yeol\u2019s controversial declaration of martial law, as the nation\u2019s leading conservative media outlets distance themselves from his administration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following his Dec. 3 martial law declaration, Yoon\u2019s approval rating plummeted to <\/span>11%<\/span><\/a> in one poll. Even traditionally supportive outlets such as <\/span>Chosun Ilbo<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Dong-A Ilbo<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Joongang Ilbo<\/span><\/i> have publicly criticized Yoon, signaling a deeper rift within the conservative establishment.<\/span><\/p>\n

While Yoon has experienced a resurgence of support among some conservative voters, with one poll showing a <\/span>40% approval rating<\/span><\/a>, this revival has been clouded by questions of <\/span>bias<\/span><\/a> and methodology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of the exact percentage, a significant minority of Koreans do clearly still support him. For instance, a number of pro-Yoon supporters were spotted holding \u201c<\/span>Stop the Steal<\/span><\/a>\u201d signs that were written in English in front of the presidential residence, echoing Yoon\u2019s claims of election fraud and Donald Trump\u2019s post-2020 election rhetoric.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the conservative legacy media\u2019s unwillingness to support Yoon\u2019s <\/span>claims of election fraud<\/span><\/a> and rhetoric about anti-state forces raises pressing questions: Is South Korea\u2019s conservative movement headed for a significant split and could a South Korean equivalent of the U.S. \u201cNever Trump\u201d movement emerge to counter Yoon\u2019s populist rhetoric?<\/span><\/p>\n

CONSERVATIVE MEDIA TURNS ON YOON<\/b><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s leading conservative newspapers have criticized Yoon for months, even before his martial law declaration. These outlets often publish a mix of individual opinion pieces and official editorials reflecting their institutional stance. A review of recent editorials highlights their dissatisfaction with Yoon\u2019s leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

After the ruling People Power Party\u2019s (PPP) loss in the April 2024 general election, both the <\/span>Dong-A Ilbo<\/span><\/i><\/a> and <\/span>Chosun Ilbo<\/span><\/i><\/a> attributed the party\u2019s defeat to Yoon\u2019s \u201carrogant and uncommunicative\u201d leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

In November, Yoon\u2019s attempt to address public dissatisfaction by apologizing for his wife\u2019s various scandals was met with skepticism. The <\/span>Joongang Ilbo<\/span><\/i><\/a> derided his response, likening it to \u201ca prescription for antacids when emergency surgery was needed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The fallout intensified following Yoon\u2019s martial law declaration. On Dec. 4, the <\/span>Chosun Ilbo<\/span><\/i> argued<\/span><\/a> that while martial law is constitutionally permissible during emergencies, \u201calmost no one in Korea thinks we are in such a situation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> Dong-A Ilbo<\/span><\/i> condemned<\/span><\/a> Yoon\u2019s labeling of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) as \u201canti-state forces\u201d as undemocratic, while the <\/span>Joongang Ilbo<\/span><\/i> argued that Yoon had <\/span>no justification<\/span><\/a> to refuse to cooperate with investigations into the legality of his actions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the media\u2019s criticism of Yoon does not equate to support for the DP. The conservative outlets have also targeted the DP\u2019s decision to <\/span>exclude insurrection charges<\/span><\/a> from Yoon\u2019s impeachment motion and criticized the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials\u2019 attempt to arrest the president for <\/span>overreach<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite this, the traditional conservative media has taken a firm stance against Yoon\u2019s martial law declaration and are supportive of efforts to bring him to justice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A conservative South Korean protester holding a sign demanding main opposition Democratic Party leader’s arrest, Dec. 16, 2024 | Image: Korea Pro<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

FRACTURE WITHIN THE CONSERVATIVE BASE<\/b><\/p>\n

While the conservative media\u2019s criticisms are clear, the response from rank-and-file conservatives tells a different story. Analyzing comments on these newspapers\u2019 websites reveals widespread support for Yoon among their readers, highlighting a growing disconnect between media institutions and their traditional audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, following the <\/span>Chosun Ilbo\u2019s<\/span><\/i> initial editorial<\/span><\/a> condemning martial law, the most popular comment defended Yoon, asking, \u201cIf things were not this bad, would martial law have been declared?\u201d Other comments <\/span>suggested<\/span><\/a> that the editorial writers defer to right-wing YouTubers, who the commenters claimed were more knowledgeable about current events.<\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly, the <\/span>Joongang Ilbo\u2019s<\/span><\/i> editorial <\/span>criticizing<\/span><\/a> Yoon\u2019s refusal to cooperate with investigators drew accusations of bias \u2014 criticizing Yoon\u2019s martial law declaration while supposedly ignoring the DP\u2019s 29 impeachment motions against his administration. Another comment alleged the paper supported \u201ccommunists and fraudulent elections.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This divergence extends to the PPP. Yoon\u2019s hardline supporters, including the party\u2019s floor leader Kwon Seong-dong, have clashed with members like Kim Sang-wook, who backed Yoon\u2019s impeachment. Kwon <\/span>called<\/span><\/a> for Kim, who supported Yoon\u2019s impeachment, to leave the party.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following Kwon\u2019s statement, the <\/span>Chosun Ilbo<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Joongang Ilbo<\/span><\/i> criticized the leadership for pressuring Kim to leave the party and referred to the PPP as a \u201c<\/span>defender of martial law<\/span><\/a>.\u201d However, reader comments overwhelmingly sided with Yoon.<\/span><\/p>\n

WILL A \u2018RATIONAL CONSERVATIVE\u2019 MOVEMENT EMERGE?<\/b><\/p>\n

Since breaking with his party on impeachment, Kim Sang-wook has championed a \u201c<\/span>rational conservative<\/span><\/a>\u201d platform that rejects previous military dictators and pursues conservative policies within the confines of a liberal democracy. This vision recalls former PPP lawmaker <\/span>Yoo Seung-min\u2019s<\/span><\/a> attempt to establish the Bareun Party following former President Park Geun-hye\u2019s impeachment in 2017.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While this seemingly leaves room for an alternative conservative party to emerge, South Korea\u2019s presidential and electoral system make it difficult for third parties to sustain success. Despite Yoo\u2019s efforts, the party ultimately failed to find electoral success, forcing those lawmakers who followed Yoo to establish his party to return to the PPP.<\/span><\/p>\n

The argument that traditional conservative media outlets are making today echo Yoo\u2019s, and by extension, Kim Sang-wook\u2019s calls for a rational and reasonable conservative movement, but it is unclear how many rank-and-file party members would heed such a call.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite conservative and progressive media railing against Yoon and the PPP, Gallup Korea\u2019s most recent poll saw the PPP garnering 34% support, trailing the DP by just two percentage points under the margin of error.<\/span><\/p>\n

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People Power Party lawmaker Kim Sang-wook holds a sign in front of the National Assembly asking other PPP lawmakers to vote to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol for his martial law declaration, Dec. 13, 2024 | Image: Kim Sang-wook via Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

FUTURE OF CONSERVATIVE MEDIA<\/b><\/p>\n

The conservative media\u2019s declining influence within its traditional base raises critical questions about its future. These outlets face a difficult choice: align with populist sentiments to regain readership or maintain their editorial integrity and risk further isolation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aligning with Yoon\u2019s supporters may temporarily bolster readership but it remains to be seen if they will be able to effectively compete with YouTubers. Moreover, doing so would likely erode the credibility these outlets have built over decades. For instance,<\/span> partnerships with international organizations<\/span><\/a>, such as the <\/span>Joongang Ilbo\u2019s<\/span><\/i> collaboration with <\/span>The New York Times<\/span><\/i>, could be jeopardized if they are seen as endorsing conspiratorial or undemocratic narratives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conversely, a pivot toward progressive stances could alienate their remaining audience and fail to attract left-leaning readers, given the entrenched mistrust of these outlets within progressive circles.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most plausible path forward is for the conservative media to double down on a rational conservative agenda, opposing both far-right populism and progressive policies. This principled approach would preserve their credibility but likely limit their political influence.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this scenario, the legacy media could emulate the U.S. \u201cNever Trump\u201d movement, advocating for moderation and accountability while accepting a reduced role in shaping the broader conservative narrative. This principled stance would give them a sense of occupying a moral high ground but with little power in politics as they would represent a small minority of the electorate.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, this reduced role is unlikely to cost them financially. These outlets have substantial resources, including associated cable TV channels, to sustain operations. However, their ability to shape the future of South Korean conservatism appears increasingly constrained as Yoon\u2019s supporters turn to alternative platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by John Lee<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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