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South Korea public opinion
As Impeachment Verdict Nears, Yoon’s Public Support Remains Dismal
By Timothy S. Rich
A recent poll found Yoon's approval rating has dipped even below the immediate post-martial law period – contrasting with other polls showing a pro-Yoon bounce.
Beyond the Surveys: Unpacking South Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions Amid Political and Domestic Realities
By Daeyeon Lee
Support for nuclear weapons is less notable when the costs are factored in – and is politically infeasible regardless of public sentiment.
South Korea in Political Disarray Ahead of the April Parliamentary Elections
By Hyung-A Kim
Both President Yoon and his PPP and the opposition Democratic Party face leadership struggles and public backlash.
The Paradox of South Korea’s Presidential Approval Rating
By Hyeonjong Min
Despite persistently high approval ratings, former President Moon did not pursue major reforms. President Yoon, with low numbers, is promising to do just that.
The Japan-South Korea Thaw Is Far From a Done Deal
By Jio Kamata
Japan's Kishida and South Korea's Yoon are ready to mend relations, but both leaders face problems back home.
South Koreans Have the World’s Most Negative Views of China. Why?
By Richard Q. Turcsanyi and Esther E. Song
The explanation goes well beyond the oft-mentioned THAAD dispute.
How Much Are South Koreans Willing to Pay Toward the US Alliance?
By Timothy S. Rich, Maggie Fields, Kierigan McEvoy, and Joe Black
South Koreans are generally supportive toward hosting U.S. troops, but their preferred cost-sharing levels are below what Seoul already pays.
Do South Koreans Support a Peace Treaty With the North?
By Timothy S. Rich
A recent survey finds a majority of Koreans approve of the idea -- even among supporters of President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol.
Afghanistan Crisis Reignites South Korea’s Refugee Debate
By Seoho Lee and Natalia Slavney
As South Korea admits Afghans as “special contributors,” the country remains divided over refugees.
South Korea’s Weakening Consensus on Unification
By Dylan Stent
Support for unification has been weakening for a while. Will changing attitudes be reflected in the next presidential administration?
Anti-China Sentiment and South Korea’s Presidential Race
By Thomas Chan and Seong Hyeon Choi
How will souring perceptions of China affect South Korea’s next election and its future foreign policy?
South Korea Shows Bipartisan Support for US Anti-Racism Protests
By Kyle Ferrier
Major newspapers from across South Korea's political divide have found common ground on the U.S. demonstrations after George Floyd's murder.
Public Anger Swells in South Korea Over Coronavirus Outbreak
By Tae-jun Kang
South Koreans are growing increasingly irate toward President Moon’s handling of the epidemic.
South Korean Conservatives: What Now?
By Steven Denney
Can South Korea’s once-strong right recover from damaging scandals and infighting?
Can South Korea’s 2 Main Parties Learn From Each Other?
By Tae-jun Kang
The Liberty Korea Party and Democratic Party have adopted opposite approaches to public scandals, both with mixed results.
Is South Korea Ready to Say Goodbye to Its National Security Law?
By Tae-jun Kang
Amid the inter-Korean thaw, it's time to revisit the 70-year-old law against praising North Korea.
In Trump and Kim Jong Un We Trust?
By Clint Work
Recent polling data reveals South Koreans are looking more favorably on both the U.S. and North Korean leaders.
The Inter-Korean Thaw Is Changing How Young South Koreans See the North
By Hyewon Kim and Minhee Jo
After the Panmunjom Summit, South Korean youths have more positive views of Kim Jong-un, North Korea, and the peninsula’s future.
South Korea’s Domestic Political Divide on North Korea
By Clint Work
South Korea's liberals and conservatives have drastically different interpretations of North Korea's Olympic outreach.
The Troubled Japan-South Korea Relationship
By Mina Pollmann
The Diplomat talks with Brad Glosserman and Scott A. Snyder about Japan-Korea relations.
Could MERS Permanently Tarnish South Korea's Government?
By Steven Denney
The answer is more complicated than you might think.
Korean Queer Festival Sparks Social Contention
By Steven Denney
South Korea's LGBT festival faces an uphill climb changing social attitudes.
South Korea's Generation Gap
By Steven Denney
Young South Koreans have different attitudes on family issues, from caring for parents to cohabitation before marriage.
US-South Korea: A Pragmatic Alliance?
By Steven Denney
South Koreans are taking an increasingly pragmatic view toward their relationship with the U.S.
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