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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should South Korea raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 5343 votes

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 4353 votes

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3355 votes

Domestic Policy Issues

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Most important 4.9338 votes1 discussion

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.2339 votes1 discussion

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Korean flag?

Least important 1.5322 votes2 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.9355 votes

Electoral Issues

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.7313 votes

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.7361 votes

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.6349 votes

Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Korea increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.6355 votes1 discussion

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.4357 votes1 discussion

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.4361 votes

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Less important 2.4361 votes2 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 2.8337 votes

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.8357 votes3 discussions

Social Issues

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Less important 2.2343 votes1 discussion

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Least important 1.7344 votes1 discussion

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.6348 votes1 discussion

Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.6220 votes

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Least important 1.6354 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?

Least important 1.3350 votes1 discussion

Criminal Issues

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.6291 votes1 discussion

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Least important 1.6359 votes

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Least important 1.5357 votes1 discussion

Environmental Issues

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2352 votes

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.2318 votes

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.2348 votes

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