Asahi Shimbun/Dong-A Ilbo June 2010 Joint Public Opinion Poll

Date Released
June 10, 2010 (Morning edition of the Asahi Shimbun)

All numbers are percentages.  Decimals were rounded up.

Japanese Poll

Conducted by
Asahi Shimbun

Dates Conducted
Surveys were mailed out April 20 and by May 25 Asahi Shimbun had received 2,392 responses.

Methodology
3,000 voters were chosen nationwide and surveys conducted via mailing.  Subjects were selected using a two-stage stratified random sampling method. To reflect a microcosm of voters nationwide, 339 voting districts were selected and an average of nine voters were chosen from each district.  The surveys were mailed out on April 20 and by May 25 received a total of 2,392 responses.  When surveys containing a large number of non-responses and completed by subjects other than intended were removed, the total valid responses was 2,347 and a 78% response rate. 46% were male respondents and 54% were female.  Age distribution: 20% were in their 20s, 17% in their 30s, 15% in their 40s, 18% in their 50s, 20% in their 60s, 12% in their 70s, and 7% in their 80s.

South Korean Poll

Conducted by
Dong-A Ilbo

Date Conducted
June 3, 2010

Methodology
Conducted by Dong-A Ilbo through a private research organization.  Men and women over the age of 19 were selected nationwide and the survey was conducted on June 3 by telephone.  1,000 valid responses were received. 44% were male respondents and 56% were female.  Age distribution: 11% were under 30, 17% were in their 30s, 24% were in their 40s, and 48% were in their 50s.

Disclaimer
The Mansfield Foundation is responsible for the translation of this Asahi Shimbun/Dong-A Ilbo poll, subject to the Mansfield Foundation Terms of Use.

Survey

Q1. Exactly 100 years ago in 1910 Japan annexed Korea and Korea was under colonial rule until 1945.  Were you aware or not of this?

Q2.  Do you like, hate or feel neither towards South Korea ?

Q3.  To what extent do you feel an affinity with South Korea ( Japan )?  Please choose one from the following:

Q4.  Do you think current relations between Japan and South Korea are going well or not well?

Q5.  Do you think Japan-South Korean relations will in the future develop positively, negatively or not change?

Q6.  Do you think Japan ’s colonial rule and other historical problems have been settled or not settled?

Q7.  Do you think Japan has sufficiently apologized for the annexation and colonization of the Korean Peninsula ?

Q8.  Do you think it is necessary or not necessary for Japan to review compensation for victims of colonial rule?

Q9.  Postwar, a visit by the emperor to South Korea has not materialized.  Are you for or against a visit to South Korea by the emperor?

Q10.  What are your thoughts on the Japanese emperor visiting South Korea ?  Please choose one:

Q11.  Are you for or against allowing foreigners living in Japan , including Koreans, the right to vote in local elections?

Q12.  Both Japan and South Korea have claimed sovereignty over Terashima in the Japan Sea .  Do you think the Terashima issue should be resolved quickly or is it not necessary to rush into a settlement?

Q13.  Do you think South Korea is on par or not with Japan in the areas of industry and trade?

Q14.  There is an idea to create an “East Asian Community” to strengthen cooperation in areas of trade, finance, and policy amongst Japan , South Korea , China , and Southeast Asian countries.  Do you support or not support this idea of an “East Asian Community?”

Q15.  Of the following four countries, with which country should Japan ( South Korea ) emphasize relations with most?  Please choose one:

Q16.  Of the following four countries, which country poses the biggest threat to Japan ( South Korea )?  Please choose one:

Q17.  Which area is most important in deepening mutual understanding between Japan and South Korea ?  Please choose one:

Q18.  This year marks the 100^th year since Japan ’s forced annexation of Korea.  What do you think is most needed in the next century for both South Korea and Japan ?  Please choose one:

Q19.  Currently, Japan does not have diplomatic relations with North Korea .  Do you think it is better or not for Japan to have diplomatic relations with North Korea ?

Q20.  Currently, the Korean peninsula is divided into two countries, South Korea and North Korea .  Do you think in the future the two countries will be united or not?

Q21.  To what extent does North Korea ’s nuclear program make you uneasy?  Please choose one:

Q22.  To what extent is it necessary for South Korea and Japan to cooperate in resolving the North Korean nuclear issue? Please choose one:

Q23.  Do you support or not humanitarian aid to North Korea such as food aid by the international community?

Q24.  How frequently do you consume South Korean (Japanese) ingredients or cuisine on a regular basis?  Please choose one:

Q25.  In recent years, movies, dramas, and South Korean (Japanese) pop culture have been introduced to Japan ( South Korea ).  How frequently do you watch South Korean (Japanese) movies or dramas?  Please choose one:

Q26.  Who do you think of when you think of someone South Korean?  Please answer with one name. ( Japan only)

Q27.  If you had the opportunity would you like to learn Korean, have you previously learnt Korean or do you not want to learn Korean?

World Cup Soccer

Q28.  In June, the World Cup will take place in South Africa .  How far do you think the Japanese will make it in the tournament? Please choose one:

Q29.  How far do you think South Korea will make it in the World Cup?  Please choose one:

Q30.  How far do you think Japan will make it in the World Cup?  Please choose one: