Early Transition to 'With Corona': 58.5% Support vs 34.4% Opposition

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] As the vaccination completion rate is expected to exceed 50% in early October, 6 out of 10 citizens are in favor of an early transition to the 'With (With) Corona' policy. Under the With Corona quarantine system, the response will focus on managing severe patients rather than suppressing confirmed cases through strengthened social distancing as is currently done.

On the 6th, Realmeter conducted a survey on October 3rd with 500 people aged 18 and over nationwide at the request of YTN's 'The News' regarding opinions on an early transition to With Corona. The results showed that 58.5% responded 'in favor,' 34.3% responded 'against,' and 7.2% said 'not sure.'

By region, more than half of respondents in all areas except Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam were in favor.

In Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam, the proportion of those in favor was 42.2%, lower than those against at 46.8%. However, in Seoul (60.1%), Incheon·Gyeonggi (61.9%), Gwangju·Jeolla (64.0%), Daegu·Gyeongbuk (64.4%), and Daejeon·Sejong·Chungcheong (53.7%), the majority were in favor.

By age group, those aged 40 and above were predominantly in favor. The rates were 68.0% for those in their 40s, 61.6% for their 50s, 67.0% for their 60s, and 57.1% for those aged 70 and above. In the 30s, opinions were divided within the margin of error, but support was 53.7%, higher than opposition at 41.8%. However, among those in their 20s, opinions were evenly split with 42.5% in favor and 46.5% against.

This survey was conducted using a random digit dialing (RDD) automated response method with a sampling frame of 90% wireless and 10% wired phones. The sampling error is ±4.4 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. For detailed survey results, please refer to the Realmeter website.

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