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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Most important 4.81k votes

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Most important 4.51k votes

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.1164 votes1 discussion

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Korean flag?

Somewhat important 2.7972 votes1 discussion

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Least important 1.6144 votes

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Least important 1.3102 votes

Electoral Issues

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

More important 3.9926 votes

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.61.1k votes

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Less important 2.41k votes

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in South Korea, have the right to vote?

Less important 1.8179 votes1 discussion

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Least important 1.5118 votes

Social Issues

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.91k votes1 discussion

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 31k votes1 discussion

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Somewhat important 2.91k votes1 discussion

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Least important 1.8127 votes1 discussion

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Least important 1.4114 votes

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Least important 1.2106 votes

Niqāb10yrs10Y

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Least important 1.1125 votes

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Least important 1.1102 votes

Criminal Issues

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Less important 2.4883 votes1 discussion

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.41.1k votes

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 21.1k votes1 discussion

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Least important 1.7102 votes

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.1112 votes

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 3.81.1k votes

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should South Korea raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 5991 votes

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Most important 4.41k votes

Government Spending11yrs11Y

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Somewhat important 3.41k votes

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Least important 1.3106 votes

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

More important 3.41.1k votes1 discussion

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.21k votes

Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

More important 3.71.1k votes

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Korea increase or decrease military spending?

More important 3.51.1k votes

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Korea increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Least important 1.2148 votes

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.31k votes

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Somewhat important 2.7120 votes

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

Should immigrants to South Korea be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Less important 2.21.1k votes3 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Least important 1.7132 votes

Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Somewhat important 3.3747 votes

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.11k votes

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Less important 2.11.1k votes1 discussion

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.2125 votes1 discussion

Environmental Issues

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Somewhat important 2.71.1k votes

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Somewhat important 2.7946 votes

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Least important 1.7179 votes

Fracking11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Least important 1.41k votes

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Least important 1.4136 votes1 discussion

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