Editor's Note

The East Asia Institute (EAI) presents key insights from a web-based public opinion survey conducted following the 22nd general election in 2024. The survey aimed to analyze the factors influencing voter behavior and the landscape of political perceptions. The findings indicate that controversies involving the President`s family and close associates, and policy issues?such as rising costs of living and the proposal to increase medical school admission quotas?were pivotal in shaping voter decisions. Furthermore, the survey reveals a prevalent sentiment among voters that Korean society is characterized by inequality and significant intergroup conflicts. A consensus also emerged on the necessity of electoral systеm reforms to mitigate political polarization and more accurately reflect public opinion.

 

 

[Voting Parties and Candidates]

In the 22nd legislative election, which party did you vote for your district?
In the 22nd legislative election, which party did you vote for in the proportional representation vote?
In the Presidential election on March 9, 2022, which candidate did you vote for?

[Position on the Nature of the Legislative Election] What is your most accurate position on the following legislative election?

[Issues that Influenced Decisions to Vote] How much did the following issues influence your decision to vote in the legislative election?

 

[Evaluating the Candidate Nomination Process] What do you think of the political parties’ nomination process for legislative election candidates? How would you evaluate?

[Degree of Agreement by Statement about Political Behaviors] Please tell us the extent to which you agree with the following statements.

[Changes Needed in the Legislative Election Systеm]

Do you think the current systеm of electing members of parliament needs to be changed? Or do you think it does not need to be changed?
(To the respondents who answered “needs to change”) Why do you think the current election systеm of the legislative election needs to be changed? Please select the position that most accurately represents your stance.

[Groups that Political Parties Need to Prioritize] In your opinion, which of the following groups should be prioritized by political parties in South Korea? [Up to two answers]

[Degree of Agreement by Opinion on the Legislative Election Systеm] Please select how much you agree with the following statements about the legislative election systеm.

 

[Sources of Information about the Elections] From which media outlets have you gotten the most information about this election? [Up to two answers]

[Degree of Influence by Constituency Voting Decision] How much did the following influence your decision to vote for your congressional district in this legislative election?

[Level of Trust by Organization] Please select the closest number on a scale from very distrustful (0) to very trusting (10) to indicate your level of trust in each of the following organizations.

[Legislative Election Fairness]

How fair do you think the 22nd legislative election was?
During the 21st legislative elections in 2020, there were allegations of systеmatic election fraud. How much do you agree with such allegations?

[Level of Trust of the National Election Commission Management of Votes] How much do you trust the National Election Commission’s election management?

[Reasons Behind Distrust in National Election Commission Management of Votes] [Question to people who answered “distrust” in any of the 3 sub-categories in the previous question] Why do you not trust the National Election Commission (NEC)’s vote management? Please select all that apply.

 

[Degree of Fairness in Korean Society] How fair do you think South Korean society is in relation to the following?

[Level of Conflict Between Groups] In your opinion, what is the conflict level between the following two groups?

 

6대 프로젝트

Center for Public Opinion Research

세부사업

East Asia Public Opinion Poll

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