South Korea

Chinese Buck Trend of Economic Negativity

More economic pessimism in Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan

February 20, 2009

As U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits China on the last leg of her Asia trip, Gallup reveals that the Chinese are more optimistic about their economy than the other three nations she visited.More ...

Tough Times in Export Economies of Developed Asia

Majorities in most APEC states see economic conditions getting worse

December 2, 2008

The global economic crisis is exacting a hefty toll on export-reliant economies in developed Asia, where recession is either a threat or already reality. Gallup Polls in the region show consumer sentiment took a more negative turn after the global economic slump began in 2007.More ...

Opinion Briefing: Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement

In 2007, South Koreans were mixed on benefits

November 13, 2008

As the incoming Obama administration weighs whether to renegotiate the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, Gallup revisits South Koreans’ views on the issue and potential policy implications for the United States.More ...

In Developed Asia, a Clear Preference for Obama

Margin 4-to-1 in Japan, Australia and 2-to-1 in South Korea, Singapore

October 21, 2008

Citizens of four close U.S. partners in developed Asia clearly favor Barack Obama over John McCain to become the next U.S. president. Obama is preferred more than 4-to-1 in Japan and Australia and 2-to-1 in South Korea and Singapore, though many Singaporeans do not express a preference.More ...

In South Korea, Generational Divide on Bush

August 11, 2008

In 2007, the majority of South Koreans under age 50 disapproved of the leadership in the United States, while just 29% of those 65 years of age or older disapproved.

South Koreans Lack Confidence in Government

Poll also finds discontent with economic conditions ahead of election

December 6, 2007

With a sluggish economy, high youth unemployment, and escalating real estate values, South Koreans are poised for a change in leadership in their Dec. 19 presidential election. Data from the 2007 Gallup Poll show discontent with the economy and government.More ...

Gallup World Poll: Implications of Reunification of Two Koreas

South Koreans favor reunification despite the perceived burden

October 12, 2006

Recent Gallup World Poll data suggest that the majority of South Koreans want the two Koreas unified despite their expectation of heavy cost to the South. Considering the geopolitical position of a unified Korea and resulting implications for U.S. interests in the region, South Koreans' changing perceptions of the superpowers surrounding the Korean peninsula may be a concern to the United States.More ...

Gallup World Poll: South Korea's Political Dilemma

September 22, 2006

Recent Gallup World Poll data suggest that South Koreans report complex, sometimes puzzling opinions on the issues of North Korean nuclear weapons and other related matters including the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Korea. Conflicting views between the U.S. and South Korea over the issue of North Korean nuclear threats as well as the recent changes involving redeployment and reduction of U.S. troops in Korea seem to have added more complexity to this already complex issue South Koreans are faced with.More ...