2004 Social Trust Survey Cross-Tabulation

Purpose of the Survey

The East Asia Institute (EAI), with the support of the Hankook Ilbo, conducted a survey to measure the level of social trust across various strata of society, guided by the vision of fostering a trusting society in Korea. The objective was to examine whether Koreans are overcoming the barriers of closed, pre-modern kinship-based networks, such as those based on blood ties, alumni relations, and regional ties, to build faith in national institutions and cultivate trust in the market.

Survey Methodology

Survey Respondents: Men and women aged 20 and above

Survey Region: Nationwide

Valid Sample Size: 1,000 individuals

Survey Method: Face-to-face interviews

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

Survey Dates: November 19, 2004 - December 12, 2004

Sponsor: Hankook Ilbo

Planning and Analysis: EAI