Hangil Research "Yoon-Lee, 1.2%p Neck-and-Neck... Lee Leads in 20s and 40s, Yoon Dominates 60 and Older"

66% of Respondents Say Candidates', Spouses', and Related Persons' Privacy Affects Support

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, and Yoon Seok-youl, the People Power Party presidential candidate, attended the "21st Anniversary Ceremony and Academic Conference Commemorating President Kim Dae-jung's Nobel Peace Prize" held on the 9th at the Kim Dae-jung Library of Yonsei University in Mapo-gu, Seoul, sitting side by side and applauding. Photo by the National Assembly Press Photographers.

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Another public opinion poll reflecting the recent trend of narrowing support rate gaps between the two leading presidential candidates has been added.

According to a Hangil Research poll released on the 15th (commissioned by Kukinews, conducted nationwide from the 11th to 13th among 1,011 adults aged 18 and over), in a multi-candidate race, Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party presidential candidate, received 41.8%, and Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, received 40.6%, showing a close contest within the margin of error (sampling error ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level). In the previous survey by the same organization on the 16th, the gap was 8.1 percentage points, which was outside the margin of error.

What draws attention is that among those in their 20s, who have played a decisive role in this presidential election, Lee’s support rate was 39.2%, leading Yoon’s 29.4% by 9.8 percentage points. In the 30s age group, Lee had 42.1% and Yoon 40%, and in the 50s, Lee had 42.3% and Yoon 41.6%, showing a close race. On the other hand, Lee led significantly in the 40s, while Yoon led significantly in the 60s.

This poll also included a survey question asking, “Who has more problems regarding personal life or statements among the candidates, their spouses, or related persons?” Respondents who answered Lee were 42%, and those who chose Yoon were 41.5%, showing a close contest as well. Regarding whether verification of the personal life or statements of candidates, spouses, or related persons is necessary, 74.4% of respondents answered “necessary” (somewhat necessary 44.3%, very necessary 30.1%). In a question about the influence of candidates’, spouses’, or related persons’ personal life or statements on support, 66.2% responded that it does have an influence (somewhat influences 43.1%, greatly influences 23.1%).

For detailed survey information, please refer to the Hangil Research or the Central Election Survey Deliberation Commission website.

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