Five Months Before the Presidential Election, Over Half Support Regime Change... Only 38% Say "Democratic Party Should Regain Power"

(Source: ResearchView)

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] A public opinion poll revealed that more than half of the people want a regime change in next year's presidential election.

According to a survey conducted by Research View from September 28 to 30 among 1,000 adults aged 18 and over nationwide, 52% responded that "the opposition party should replace the current government," exceeding half. On the other hand, 38% said that "the Democratic Party should regain power."

The main reason for hoping for a regime change was "to judge the Moon Jae-in administration," at 74%, followed by liking the supported candidate (12%) and the opposition party doing well (6%). Among those hoping for the Democratic Party's return to power, the most common reason was "to continue the Moon Jae-in administration" at 45%, followed by liking the supported candidate (36%) and the Democratic Party doing well (11%).

By region, except for Honam, most regions showed a high response for "regime change," with Daegu·Gyeongbuk at 61%, Gangwon·Jeju at 59%, Seoul·Chungcheong at 55%, and Gyeonggi·Incheon at 48%. In contrast, Honam showed 24% for regime change and 63% for the Democratic Party regaining power.

This survey was conducted using 85% RDD mobile phone method and 15% RDD landline method, with a sampling error of ±3.1% at a 95% confidence level and a response rate of 4.0%. Detailed information can be found on the "Central Election Poll Deliberation Commission" website.

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