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Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

5>5 Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

5>5 Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

5>5 Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Korea increase or decrease military spending?

5>5 Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

5>5 Personal answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

the Economy › Government Spending

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

5>5 Personal answerNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

5>5 Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Immigration › Citizenship Test

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

5>5 Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

5>5 Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

5>5 Personal answerYes, but only for medical use

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

5>5 Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Korean flag?

5>5 Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

5>5 Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Healthcare › Safe Haven

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

5>5 Personal answerNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

5>5 Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

5>5 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

5>5 Personal answerYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

5>5 Personal answerYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

5>5 Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Environment › Plastic Product Ban

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

5>5 Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the National Assembly?

5>5 Personal answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

5>5 Personal answerNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Korea raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

5>5 Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Environment › Fracking

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, but increase oversight

Crime › Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

5>5 Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy › Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

5>5 Personal answerMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Korea increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

5>5 Personal answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

5>5 Personal answerYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

5>5 Personal answerYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

5>5 Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

5>5 Personal answerYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Social › Niqāb

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

5>5 Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

5>5 Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

5>5 Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

5>5 Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

5>5 Personal answerYes, this will help create and save more jobs

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

5>5 Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

5>5 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

5>5 Personal answerNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

5>5 Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

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Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

Should Korea increase or decrease military spending?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Korean flag?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

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

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

Should there be term limits set for members of the National Assembly?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Should Korea raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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

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

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Should Korea increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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