Justice Party (South Korea)
The Justice Party (정의당) is the South Korean centre-left, social democratic party.
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This party is the South Korean only pro-LGBT party among political parties, and it is the only socialist-leaning party of South Korea.
This party is the only party in the Republic of Korea that is forward-looking in terms of the rights of the disabled, especially the mentally. However, the party is not complete, with some party members disparaging autism.
It supports abortion rights, same-sex marriage, sustainable development and multiculturalism. But it opposes cannabis, prostitution and some social issues.[note 1] and only party in the Republic that supports the acceptance of Islamic refugees.
The party has a friendly relationship with the Japanese Social Democratic Party
Main support is from trade union activists, the lower working class, multicultural families, and the sexual minorities.
It supports the appeasement policy toward North Korea (= Sunshine Policy) but it opposes the North Korea political system.
This party is also the least post-nationalist party among the liberal or leftist parties in South Korea.(In South Korea, 'Korean nationalism' is usually prominent on the left-wing.)
The party is currently the 4th largest opposition party.
Notes
- The latter case is due to South Korea's conservative sentiment.