Frequency Table of 16th Presidential Election Polls

In South Korea, the presidential election is a decisive moment that determines the nation's direction for the next five years. Analyzing the "votes" from the presidential election offers insight into the public sentiment and reveals the structure of societal conflicts for the upcoming five-year term. EAI conducts opinion polls throughout the presidential election period not merely to predict the election outcome, but with the objective of anticipating and preparing responses to the inherent political and social contradictions and dilemmas within the future landscape of South Korea.



Survey Design

Target Population: Adults aged 20 and over

Survey Region: Nationwide

Valid Sample Size: 1,052

Survey Method: Telephone survey

Margin of Error: ±3% points (95% confidence level)

Survey Dates: August 9-10, 2002

Sponsoring Institutions: EAI, JoongAng Ilbo

Participating Researchers

Kim Byung-kook (EAI Director, Professor at Korea University)

Lee Nae-young (Director of EAI Public Opinion Analysis Center, Professor at Korea University)

Kang Won-taek (Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Soongsil University)

Kim Joo-hwan (Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Yonsei University)

Media Coverage

JoongAng Ilbo, August 12-17, 2002