Frequency Table of the 1st ROK-US Relations Survey

Uncertainty surrounding the future of the ROK-US alliance is intensifying, occurring simultaneously both "internally" and "externally" to South Korea. "Externally," the United States is unilaterally pushing forward with the redeployment and reduction of US Forces Korea as part of its defense transformation policy. "Internally," a sense of sovereignty is emerging, seeking to transform the ROK-US alliance into a partnership commensurate with South Korea's economic growth.

EAI conducts regular public opinion surveys with approximately 15 identical common questions to study how South Koreans' perceptions of the ROK-US alliance are changing due to internal and external shocks.

The survey results are reported through the media, and in-depth analyses are published through EARS reports and various research papers.

Survey Design

Survey Target: Adult men and women aged 20 and above

Survey Area: Nationwide

Valid Sample: 1,030 individuals

Survey Method: Telephone survey

Sampling Method: Proportional allocation and systematic sampling

Sampling Error: ±3.1% points (95% confidence level)

Survey Date: December 15-16, 2002

Planning Institutions: EAI, JoongAng Ilbo

Media Coverage

JoongAng Ilbo, December 19, 2002, p. 9