Civic groups topped the list of upstanding organizations with 35 percent, followed by labor unions (23.3 percent), Cheong Wa Dae (18.4 percent), prosecution and police (16.2 percent), large conglomerates (16.2 percent).
Most or 63.6 percent of respondents claimed they themselves abide by the law, but only 48.2 percent took that kindly view of the general public.
Some 72.7 percent of respondents said law-abiding people were at a disadvantage in Korea, far more than the 26.1 percent who said it was to people's advantage. Asked if they believe that laws are enforced fairly in Korea, 60.6 percent said no, and 38.3 percent said yes.