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According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2021, about 45.7 percent of respondents answered that unification with North Korea was necessary because South and North Koreans are the same ethnic group. The following second reason for unification was the fact that the threat of war needed to be eliminated.

Main reasons for unification with North Korea among South Koreans in selected years from 2007 to 2021

Characteristic	To eliminate the threat of war between two Koreas	Because we are the same ethnic group	South Korea can become a more advanced country	Because separated families need to be reunited	North Koreans can live better lives	Other/do not know/no response
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Release date

March 2022

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Region

North Korea, South Korea

Survey time period

2007 to 2021

Number of respondents

1,200 respondents

Age group

19-74 years

Method of interview

Questionnaire and personal interview

Supplementary notes

The original question was:
"Which of the following do you think is the most important reasons for why Korean unification should occur?"

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