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Online Appendix to: The Perception of the Integration of North and South Korea
Online-Anhang zu: Die Wahrnehmung/ Sichtweisen auf den Zusammenschluss von Nord- und Südkorea
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Abstract This study describes South Koreans’ general perceptions of the integration of North and South Korea through a survey of 500 adults living in South Korea. The following multiple-choice questions were asked: one’s general ideas about the integration of North and South Korea; the type of Korean reunifi... view more
This study describes South Koreans’ general perceptions of the integration of North and South Korea through a survey of 500 adults living in South Korea. The following multiple-choice questions were asked: one’s general ideas about the integration of North and South Korea; the type of Korean reunification which is mostly supported/opposed; the type of Korean reunification which is most probable; and the pros and cons of reunification as well as necessary factors for reunification. Furthermore, we examined the differences in the perception of Korean reunification among the subgroup based on participants’ demographic information (i.e., gender, age, political orientation). The main results are as follows. First, the most representative thought on integration was “geographical integration of the Korean Peninsula,” followed by “establishment of economic partnerships or communities” and “restoration of common identity.” Meanwhile, there were differences among participants with regard to the detailed representation of Korean reunification. It suggests that when the attitudes toward integration of North and South Korea society are discussed, differences in the perception among people should be considered.... view less
Keywords
demographic factors; attitude; public opinion; social integration; South Korea; North Korea; reunification; cultural identity
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
Korean reunification; integration of Korean minds
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 1-22
Journal
Historical Social Research, Transition (Online Supplement) (2019) 31
ISSN
0172-6404
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed