Realmeter "6 out of 10 Gyeonggi residents oppose Gimpo's incorporation into Seoul"

The Highest Approval Rate is Gwangmyeong

More than six out of ten residents of Gyeonggi Province oppose the incorporation of Seoul-adjacent small and medium-sized cities such as Gimpo into Seoul, according to a public opinion survey.

On the 12th, Realmeter, commissioned by Gyeonggi Province, conducted a survey from the 2nd to the 5th targeting 3,004 residents aged 18 and over in Gyeonggi Province regarding the 'proposal to incorporate some areas of Gyeonggi Province into Seoul.' The results showed that 66.3% opposed the idea. Among the total opposition, 53.1% were strongly opposed, and 13.2% somewhat opposed.

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The remaining respondents were in favor at 29.5% (strongly in favor 18.1%, somewhat in favor 11.4%), and 4.2% were unsure.

Opposition was predominant across all age groups, with those aged 18-29, 30s, 40s, and 50s showing opposition rates exceeding 70%. However, among those aged 70 and above, support was relatively higher at 42.4% compared to other age groups.

Both the southern and northern regions of Gyeonggi Province showed similar trends with opposition rates in the 60% range. Among the 31 cities and counties, Uiwang-si (73.5%), Paju-si (73.3%), Yangju-si (73.0%), Hwaseong-si (72.5%), and Siheung-si (71.1%) had the highest opposition rates.

Regions with relatively higher support included Gwangmyeong-si, which is mentioned as a candidate for incorporation into Seoul, with 47.4% in favor, followed by Guri-si (41.5%), Hanam-si (38.5%), and Dongducheon-si (36.4%).

The support rate in Gimpo-si, where the Seoul incorporation debate originated, was 36.3%, ranking just after Dongducheon-si. Gimpo-si also showed a majority opposition at 61.9%.

There was little difference between genders, while by occupation, office and technical workers (75.4%) and management, administration, and professionals (70.0%) showed higher opposition rates compared to other occupational groups.

This survey was conducted using a random digit dialing (RDD) automated response method with a sampling frame of 70% wireless and 30% landline numbers. The response rate was 2.7%. The sampling error is ±1.8 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.

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