From Today Until the 18th, Population and Housing Census Visits... Non-Face-to-Face Options Available

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The Statistics Korea announced on the 1st that the 2020 Population and Housing Census household visit survey will be conducted until the 18th. The survey targets households that did not respond to the internet, mobile, or telephone surveys by the end of last month.

To prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), Statistics Korea plans to check the health status of surveyors twice daily and comply with quarantine rules such as hand sanitization and wearing masks.

Also, starting from this year's survey, an electronic survey method using surveyors' tablet PC questionnaires has been introduced instead of paper questionnaires. During the visit survey period, respondents can also participate via internet surveys on PC and mobile or telephone surveys through call centers if they wish.

Statistics Korea stated, "Survey responses are strictly protected under the Statistics Act and will not be used for purposes other than statistics," adding, "Security measures for survey data have been strengthened with firewalls and security programs during internet, telephone, and tablet PC interviews."

Kang Shinwook, Commissioner of Statistics Korea, said, "We encourage non-face-to-face participation first even during visit surveys, and surveyors will strictly follow quarantine guidelines while conducting the survey, so please warmly welcome the surveyors."

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