2006 POS Korea Final Questionnaire

2006 POS Korea Final Questionnaire

7/07/06

CCFR·EAI 2006 Questionnaire

SQ1. What is your age?

______years old (if under twenty years old, stop the questioning)

SQ2. What is your gender?

1. Male

2. Female

SQ3. Where do you live?

1. Seoul

2. Pusan City

3. Daegu City

4. Incheon City

5. Kwangju City

6. Daejon City

7. Ulsan City

8. Kyong’gi Province

9. Kangwon Province

10. Chungbuk Province

11. Chungnam Province

12.Chonbuk Province

13. Chonnam Province

14. Kyongbuk Province

15.Kyongnam Province

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

1. When you follow the news these days, how interested are you in news about the relations of the South Korea with other countries?

Very interested
Somewhat interested
Hardly interested
Don’t follow the news

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

3. Below is a list of possible threats to the vital interest of South Korea in the next 10 years. For each one, please select whether you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all.

[Battery: response options will be in columns next to each battery item]

1. 2. 3.9.

Critical Threat Important but not Critical Not ImportantDK/NA

[RANDOMIZE]

1. The development of China as a world power

2. Islamic fundamentalism

3. The possibility of North Korea becoming nuclear powers

4.International terrorism

5.Large numbers of refugees from North Korea coming into S. Korea.

6.Economic competition from low-wage countries

7.Global warming

8.AIDS, avian flu, and other potential epidemics

9.Disruption in energy supply

10.A confrontation between mainland China and Taiwan

11. Instability and conflict on the Korean Peninsula

12.Economic competition from Asian countries

K13U.S. unilateralism

K14.The U.S. military presence in Asia

K15. Tensions between China and Japan

K16. The development of Japan as a military power

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

5. Below is a list of possible foreign policy goals that South Korea might have. For each one, please select whether you think that it should be a very important foreign policy goal of South Korea, a somewhat important foreign policy goal, or not an important goal at all.

[Battery: response options will be in columns next to each battery item]

1.2.3.9.

Very ImportantSomewhat ImportantNot Important at AllDK/NA

[RANDOMIZE]

1. Strengthening the United Nations

2. Combating international terrorism

3. Protecting the jobs of Korean workers

4. Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations

5. Securing adequate supplies of energy

6. Improving the global environment

7. Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons

8. Protecting the interests of S. Korea’s business abroad

9. Promoting economic growth

10. Combating world hunger

K11. Preventing North Korea from developing nuclear weapons

K12. Strengthening the South Korea-US alliance

K13. Reunification between North and South Korea

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

10. Based on what you know, do you think South Korea should or should not participate in the following treaties and agreements?

[Battery: response options will be in columns next to each battery item]

Q10

1.2.9.

Should Participate Should Not ParticipateDK/NA

[RANDOMIZE]

The Kyoto agreement to reduce global warming
The treaty that would prohibit nuclear weapon test explosions worldwide
The agreement on the International Criminal Court that can try individuals for war crimes, genocide, or crimes against humanity if their own country won’t try them
An agreement under the treaty banning biological weapons that would allow international inspectors to examine biological research laboratories to ensure that countries are not producing biological weapons

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

15. Please select whether you agree or disagree with the following statement.

When dealing with international problems, South Korea should be more willing to make decisions within the United Nations even if this means that South Korea will sometimes have to go along with a policy that is not its first choice.

[Leave in Order]

Q15

1. Agree

2. Disagree

9. DK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

25. Thinking about specific steps that could be taken to strengthen the United Nations, here are some options that have been proposed. For each one, select if you would favor or oppose this step.

[Battery: response options will be in columns next to each battery item]

Q25

1.2.9.

FavorOpposeDK/NA

[RANDOMIZE]

Giving the UN the power to regulate the international arms trade
Having a standing UN peacekeeping force selected, trained and commanded by the United Nations
Giving the UN the power to fund its activities by imposing a small tax on such things as the international sale of arms or oil
Giving the UN the authority to go into coutries in order to investigate violations of human rights
Creating an international marshalls service that could arrest leaders responsible for genocide

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

27.The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia, Britain, and the United States. Some people have proposed that the permanent membership should be expanded. Would you favor or oppose each of the following specific countries becoming permanent members:

Q27

1. Favor 2. Oppose3. Depends9. DK/NA

1. India

Japan
Germany
Brazil
South Africa

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

45. The World Trade Organization was established to rule on disputes over trade treaties. If another country files a complaint with the World Trade Organization and it rules against the South Korea, as a general rule, should the South Korea comply with that decision or not?

Q45

1. 2. 3. 9.

Should ComplyShould Not ComplyDependsDK/NA

(volunteered)

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

115. For each of the following conditions, please indicate when you think countries, on their own, should have the right to go to war with another country they believe may pose a threat to them.

1. 2. 9.

Should have the rightShould not have the rightDK/NA

Q115

If they have strong evidence that the other country is acquiring weapons of mass destruction that could be used against them at some point in the future
If they have strong evidence that they are in imminent danger of being attacked by the other country
To stop neighboring countries from supporting an insurgency within their country
To maintain their territorial integrity
To preserve access to vital resources such as energy
If the other country attacks them first

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

[ROTATE Q120 AND 125]

120. Do you think that the UN Security Council should or should not have the right to authorize the use of military force for each of the following purposes:

[Battery: response options will be in columns next to each battery item]

Q120

129

Should Should NotDK/NA

[RANDOMIZE]

1. To prevent a country that does not have nuclear weapons from acquiring them

2. To prevent severe human rights violations such as genocide

3. To stop a country from supporting terrorist groups

4. To restore by force a democratic government that has been overthrown

5. To defend a country that has been attacked

6. To prevent a country that does not have nuclear weapons from producing nuclear fuel that could be used to produce nuclear weapons

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

130. There has been some discussion about the circumstances that might justify using U.S. troops in other parts of the world. Please give your opinion about some situations. Would you favor or oppose the use of U.S. troops:

[Battery: response options will be in columns next to each battery item]

Q130

1.2.9

FavorOpposeDK/NA

[RANDOMIZE]

If North Korea invaded South Korea
If China invaded Taiwan
To stop a government from committing genocide and killing large numbers of its own people
To ensure the oil supply
To install democratic governments in states where dictators rule
To deal with humanitarian crises
To stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons

K8. To stop N. Korea from obtaining nuclear weapons

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

Below are a number of statements about the Iraq war. Please mark whether you agree or disagree with each statement.

Q140

1.2.9.

AgreeDisagreeDK/NA

The threat of terrorism has been reduced by the war.
The war will lead to the spread of democracy in the Middle East.
The war has worsened America's relations with the Muslim world.
The experience of the Iraq war should make nations more cautious about using military force to deal with rogue states.

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

165. Turning to something else, do you believe that globalization, especially the increasing connections of our economy with others around the world, is mostly good or mostly bad for South Korea?

[Leave in Order]

Q165

Mostly good
Mostly bad

9. DK/NA

170. In your opinion, is the spread of the following cultures around the world mainly a good thing or mainly a bad thing?

Q170

1. 2. 9.

Mainly a good thingMainly a bad thingDK/NA (Randomize)

American culture
Chinese culture

K3. Japanese culture

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

190. Overall, do you think international trade is good or bad for:

[Battery: response options will be in columns next to each battery item]

Q190

1.2.9.

Good BadDK/NA

[RANDOMIZE]

1. S. Korean. economy

2. S. Koreaan companies

3. Consumers like you

4. Creating jobs in S.Korea

5. The environment

6. Job security for S. Korean workers

7. Your own standard of living

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

202. In general, do you think that the following countries practice fair trade or unfair trade with the South Korea?

[Battery: response options will be in columns next to each battery item]

Q202

1.2.9.

Fair TradeUnfair TradeDK/NA

[RANDOMIZE]

The countries of the European Union
Japan
The countries of the ASEAN
China
Chile
The. U.S.
India
Australia

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

Q210.Do you think S. Korean should have a free trade agreement that would lower barriers such as tariffs with each of the following countries?

1. Yes2. No9. DK/NA

Q210

1. The U.S.

2. Japan

3. China

4. India

215.Should there be East Asia free trade area including China, Japan and South Korea?

Q215

1.2. 9.

There should beThere shouldn’t beDK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

220. (Formerly 460)Many European countries have become “borderless” and integrated into a regional community called the European Union. Do you think East Asian countries including South Korea, China and Japan should take the same path?

Q220

1. 2. 9.

Yes, they shouldNo, they shouldn’tDK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

245. In your opinion, should companies from the following countries generally be allowed or not be allowed to purchase a controlling interest in American companies:

1.2.3.

Should be allowedShould not be allowedDK/NA

Q245

1. EU countries

2. The U.S.

3. China

4. Japan

5. India

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

250. Please rate how much you think the following countries are leaders in developing new products and technologies. Please answer on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 meaning not at all a leader and 10 meaning very much a leader.

Q250

1. U.S.|_|_|

2. India|_|_|

3. China|_|_|

4. South Korea|_|_|

5. Japan|_|_|

6. Germany|_|_|

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

300. Do you think it will be best for the future of the country if we take an active part in world affairs or if we stay out of world affairs?

[Leave in Order]

Q300

1. Active part

2. Stay out

9. DK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

302. Which statement comes closest to your position?

[READ LIST IN ORDER]

Q302

As the sole remaining superpower, the U.S. should continue to be the preeminent world leader in solving international problems
The U.S. should do its share in efforts to solve international problems together with other countries
The U.S. should withdraw from most efforts to solve international problems

DK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

315. Do you think that the United States has the responsibility to play the role of ‘world policeman,’ that is, to fight violations of international law and aggression wherever they occur?

Q315

9. DK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

316. Please select if you agree or disagree with the following statement: The U.S. is playing the role of world policeman more than it should be.

Q316

Agree
Disagree

9. DK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

324. Thinking about the future, how likely do you think it is that each of the following will be a potential source of conflict between major powers in Asia?

Q324

1. 2.3.9.

Very likelySomewhat likelyNot very likelyDK

1. Competition over vital energy resources like oil and gas

2. Economic competition between Asian countries

3. The spread of nuclear weapons to new countries in Asia

4. The growth of Chinese military power

5. The situation on the Korean Peninsula

6. Relations between India and Pakistan

7. Relations between mainland China and Taiwan

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

325. In your opinion, are the following countries playing a very positive, somewhat positive, somewhat negative or very negative role in resolving the key problems facing Asia?

Q325

1.2.3.4.5.9.

Very positiveSomewhat positiveSomewhat negative Very negative Neither positive DK/NA

nor negative

(volunteered)

The U.S.
China
Japan
India
South Korea

331.In resolving tensions between China and Japan which of the following comes closest to your views?

Q 331

1. Both sides need to compromise more

2. Japan needs to change its policies

3. China needs to change its policies

4. The differences between China and Japan cannot be resolved

9. DK/NA

KK1. In resolving tensions between S. Korea and Japan, which of the following comes closest to your views?

1. Both sides need to compromise more

2. Japan needs to change its policies

3. S. Korea needs to change its policies

4. The differences between S. Korea and Japan cannot be resolved

9. DK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

333. Please rate your feelings toward some countries and peoples, with one hundred meaning a very warm, favorable feeling, zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling, and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that country or those people. If you have no opinion or have never heard of that country or those people, leave the box blank and move on to the next question.

Q333

[RANDOMIZE]

1.North Korea|_|_|_|

2.Germany|_|_|_|

3.Mexico|_|_|_|

4.Israel|_|_|_|

5.Great Britain|_|_|_|

6.China|_|_|_|

7.Saudi Arabia|_|_|_|

8.France|_|_|_|

9.India|_|_|_|

10.Japan|_|_|_|

11. The U.S.

12.Australia|_|_|_|

13.Iran|_|_|_|

14.Indonesia|_|_|_|

15. Iraq|_|_|_|

K16. Russia

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

335. Please rate your feelings toward some international organizations, with one hundred meaning a very warm, favorable feeling, zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling, and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number, the more favorable your feelings are toward those organizations. If you have no opinion or have never heard of that organization, leave the box blank and move on to the next question.

Q335

[RANDOMIZE.]

1.The World Trade Organization (WTO)|_|_|_|

2.The United Nations|_|_|_|

3.The World Bank|_|_|_|

4.Multinational corporations|_|_|_|

5.The International Monetary Fund (IMF)|_|_|_|

6.International human rights groups|_|_|_|

7.The World Court|_|_|_|

8.The World Health Organization (WHO)|_|_|_|

K9. ASEAN

K10. APEC
K11. Six Party Talks

K12. IAEA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

338. In your opinion, has South Korea influence in Asia over the past 10 years:

Q338

Increased
Remained about the same
Decreased

9, DK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

345. I would like to know how much influence you think each of the following countries has in the world. Please answer on a 0 to 10 scale; with 0 meaning they are not at all influential and 10 meaning they are extremely influential.

Q345

(READ AND RANDOMLY ROTATE):

The United States|_|_|
Russia|_|_|
Japan|_|_|
Germany|_|_|
China|_|_|
India|_|_|
European Union|_|_|
Great Britain |_|_|
France |_|_|

BASE: all respondents

352. Do you think that it is more likely that someday China’s economy will grow to be as large as the U.S. economy or that the U.S. economy will always stay larger than China’s?

Q 352

1.China's economy will grow as large as the U.S. economy

2. The U.S. economy will always stay larger than China's

9.DK/NA

BASE: all respondents

365. Thinking about what will happen in the next 50 years, do you believe that:

Q365

1. The United States will continue to be the world’s leading power

2. Another nation will become as powerful as the United States

3. The United States will be surpassed in power by another nation

9. DK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

377. For each of the following possible future trends, please tell me if you would see it as mainly positive or mainly negative:

Q377

1. 2.9

Mainly positive Mainly negative DK/NA

1. China becomes significantly more powerful economically than it is today

2. China becomes significantly more powerful militarily than it is today

3. India becomes significantly more powerful militarily than it is today

4. India becomes significantly more powerful economically than it is today

5. The U.S. becomes significantly less powerful militarily than it is today

6. The U.S. become significantly less powerful economically than it is today

Trilateral Cooperation/Competition

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

425. In your opinion are relations of South Korea with the following countries improving, worsening or staying about the same.

1.2.3.9.

ImprovingWorseningStaying about the sameDK/NA

Q425

1. US

2. China

3. India

4. Japan

K5. North Korea

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

427How much do you trust the following countries to act responsibly in the world?

Q427

1. 2. 3. 4.9.

Not at allNot very muchSomewhatA great dealDK/NA

K1. US

2. China

3. India

4. Japan

5. North Korea

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

465. The United States currently has about 30,000 troops in South Korea. In your view, is that:

Q465

Too many
Too few
About right
DK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

470. If North Korea were to attack South Korea, would you favor or oppose the U.S. contributing military forces, together with other countries, to a UN sponsored effort to reverse the aggression?

Q470

Favor
Oppose
DK/NA

490 Do you think that US military presence in East Asia increases or decreases stability in the region?

Q490

1. 2. 3. 9.

Increases it Decreases it Neither(vol.)DK/NA

BASE: ALL RESPONDENTS

495. Do you think that the U.S. military presence in East Asia should be increased, maintained at its present level, or do you think it should be decreased?