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 systern reforms to mitigate political polarization and more accurately reflect public opinion.
EAI presents a working paper series that explores the effect of disinformation on South Korean democracy, highlighting the challenges it presents in forming healthy political opinion and worsening polarization. The series is based on a survey conducted in partnership with Hankook Research and a panel of political science experts. Given the Internet’s role as a dominant communication medium, this timely series aims to propose meaningful policy measures to mitigate the impact of disinformation.
