The right-wing South Korean media, "Chosun Ilbo," could not bear it anymore and published an article: "Don't drag China into South Korea's political disputes." The comments section had many South Koreans criticizing "Chosun Ilbo" for being pro-China.
"Chosun Ilbo" is a typical right-wing media in South Korea. Previously, it always spoke ill of China, so suddenly speaking on China's behalf was somewhat uncomfortable. There are a lot of right-wing groups in South Korea, almost half of the population, who are often used as tools by right-wing governments to shift domestic conflicts, and the target of this shift is usually China.
When the economy is bad, they blame China; when social security is poor, they blame Chinese tourists; when the air quality is bad, they also blame China. In short, everything is blamed on China. However, every coin has two sides. The growing number of right-wing people in South Korea is also damaging the South Korean economy because the South Korean economy is highly dependent on China, which has formed a vicious cycle.
Lee Jae-myung, as a left-wing president, is more pragmatic and rational. South Korea's economy has been growing on the surface, but many industries are declining. For example, Samsung's current difficulties are related to these right-wing groups. If the right-wing continues to cause trouble like this, South Korea's economy will eventually be dragged down, and it will be the South Koreans themselves who will suffer.
Original text: www.toutiao.com/article/1845861298250752/
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