[Public Opinion Briefing] The 19th Presidential Election and Voters' Policy Preferences

1. Public Perception of Public Agendas - Economic growth is the top priority for the next government's state affairs at 23%

- Supporters of candidate Moon Jae-in prioritize economic growth, jobs, and political reform

- Supporters of candidate Ahn Cheol-soo prioritize economic growth, national security, and jobs

- Most voters perceive jobs and economic growth as key state affairs

2. Controversy over THAAD Deployment- Approximately 57.2% support THAAD deployment, while 37.9% oppose it

- Supporters of candidates Moon Jae-in and Sim Sang-jung show a higher proportion of opposition to THAAD deployment

- Supporters of candidates Hong Joon-pyo, Ahn Cheol-soo, and Yoo Seung-min show a higher proportion of support

- Exhibits characteristics of a traditional issue where preferences are divided by party and ideology

3. Strengthening Hardline North Korea Policy vs. Enhancing Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation

- 50.5% prefer strengthening exchange and cooperation, while 46.1% prefer maintaining/strengthening hardline policy

- Clearly divided by ideology and partisanship

4. Growth vs. Welfare

- 49.3% believe welfare is more important, while 48.5% believe growth is more important

- Individuals in their teens to 40s prioritize welfare over growth, while those aged 50 and above prioritize growth over welfare

5. National Integration vs. Eradicating Deep-Rooted Vices

- Clearly divided by candidate support, partisanship, ideology, and age groups

- Individuals in their teens to 40s prioritize eradicating deep-rooted vices over national integration, while those aged 50 and above prioritize national integration over eradicating deep-rooted vices

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