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The ‘New Right’ Lie: How Gordon Chang and the New Right distort Korean History In this episode of Eastern Bound, Coping in H-Mart, Dr. Shinji Munsa, and the Mad Corean take aim at the rising “New Right” movement in South Korea and its growing influence among Korean American conservatives. What starts as a breakdown of a viral clip from Gordon Chang quickly turns into a deeper dismantling of the narratives being pushed about Korean history, politics, and identity. From claims that Korea was historically a Chinese vassal, to accusations that modern Korean politics are controlled by Beijing, the hosts cut through the noise with historical context, source-backed analysis, and blunt commentary. Dr. Shinji walks through the actual relationship between Silla and the Tang Dynasty, exposing how selective readings of Chinese sources distort reality. The conversation then shifts to Syngman Rhee, challenging the modern myth that South Korea was simply built as a carbon copy of American democracy. Instead, the hosts highlight a far more complex foundation rooted in Korean nationalism, Confucian tradition, and ideological pragmatism. The episode also takes a hard look at figures like Gordon Chang, not just politically, but psychologically, examining how personal history, identity conflict, and grievance can shape public narratives. Along the way, the hosts call out misinformation and questions the motives behind diaspora activism.

New episode! Dirk Maggs @DirkMaggs was full of interesting stories about his career as one of the country's foremost audio producers - we talk Goons, Flywheel, Douglas Adams, Neil Gaiman, Barry Cryer, Batman & Superman, Puckoon, Roy Hudd and so much more! https://t.co/UpO0HV3UbE