Main reasons for unification with South and North Korea 2007-2024

Published by L. Yoon, Jun 17, 2025

According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2024, about

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percent of respondents said that unification with North Korea was necessary to eliminate the threat of another war. Another
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percent cited the fact that South and North Koreans belong to the same ethnic group as a reason for reunification.

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Main reasons for unification with North Korea among South Koreans in selected years from 2007 to 2024

CharacteristicBecause we are the same ethnic groupBecause separated families need to be reunitedTo eliminate the threat of war between two KoreasNorth Koreans can live better livesSouth Korea can become a more advanced countryOther/do not know/no response
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Statistic: Main reasons for unification with North Korea among South Koreans in selected years from 2007 to 2024

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Release date

November 2024

Region

North Korea, South Korea

Survey time period

2007 to 2024

Number of respondents

1,200 respondents

Age group

19-74 years

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

The original question was:
"Which of the following do you think is the most important reasons for why Korean unification should occur?"

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