Survey on Attitudes towards Nuclear Power Generation
CODE BOOK
ID Number A1‐2001‐0001‐Eng
Principal Investigator Song, Ho‐Keun
Producer The Institute for Social
Development and Policy Research Dates of Collection 2001
Distributor Korea Social Science Data Archive Year of Collection 2004
Year of Publication 2012
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The bibliographic citation for this data collection is :
Seok, Hyun‐HO. 2003. Survey on Attitudes towards Nuclear Power Generation.
Producer: Survey Research Center of Sungkyunkwan University. Distributor: KOSSDA.
Year of Distribution: 2004. A1‐2003‐0002‐Eng
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Korea Social Science Data Archive. 2013. Survey on Attitudes towards Nuclear Power Generation Code Book. pp.1‐48.
SURVEY ON ATTITUDES TOWARDS NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION CODE BOOK
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Study Title: Survey on Attitudes towards Nuclear Power Generation Fieldwork Dates: April, 2003
Principal Investigator: Seok, Hyun-HO
Producers: Survey Research Center of Sungkyunkwan University Sample Type:
Fieldwork Institute: Survey Research Center of Sungkyunkwan University Fieldwork Methods: Interviewer-administered and self-administered face to face
interview Number of Cases: 773 (valid)
Geographic Coverage:
General areas (Seoul, Daegu, Chuncheon, Cheongju, Gwangju in Gyeonggi-do, Jinju), nuclear power station areas (Uljin, Worlsung, Gijang, Yeonggwang), candidate areas for nuclear waste disposal (Yeongdeok, Uljin, Yeonggwang, Gochang)
Universe: Persons aged 18 and over
Distributor: Korea Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA)
Please note
In the codebook, each frequency table consists of a variable name, question, and
frequency table. The first column, RESPONSE, indicates response categories and the
second column, PUNCH, is a value for each response category. The third and fourth
columns, FREQ and PERCENT, show the number of individuals and percentage of
individuals belonging to a specific response category. The last column VALID % is the
percentage of individuals who are assigned to a specific response category without
missing data, such as DK (Don’t know), NA (No answer), and NAP (Not applicable).
area Classification of survey area
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Seoul 1 68 8.3 8.3
Daegu 2 48 5.9 5.9
Chuncheon 3 35 4.3 4.3
Cheongju 4 49 6.0 6.0
Jinju suburb 5 42 5.1 5.1
Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do 6 29 3.6 3.6
Uljin, Gyeongbuk 7 123 15.1 15.1
Wolsung, Gyeongbuk 8 63 7.7 7.7
Gijang, Busan 9 71 8.7 8.7
Yeonggwang, Chonnam 10 159 19.5 19.5
Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk 11 52 6.4 6.4
Gochang, Chonnam 12 77 9.4 9.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
type Area classification
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
General area - large city 1 116 14.2 14.2 General area - small and medium-sized city 2 155 19.0 19.0 Nuclear power plant - compensated area 3 150 18.4 18.4 Nuclear power plant - uncompensated area 4 139 17.0 17.0 Radioactive waste treatment plant -
compensated area 5 111 13.6 13.6
Radioactive waste treatment plant -
uncompensated area 6 145 17.8 17.8
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q1_1 We should sacrifice economic growth to resolve environmental issues
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 182 22.3 22.3
Agree 2 297 36.4 36.4
Q1. What is your opinion on the following statements?
1) We have to be willing to sacrifice economic growth in order to resolve environmental problems on a fundamental level
DK 8 44 5.4 5.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q1_2 It is better to live prosperous life in polluted environment
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 49 6.0 6.0
Agree 2 117 14.3 14.3
Disagree 3 230 28.2 28.2
Strongly disagree 4 392 48.0 48.0
DK 8 28 3.4 3.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q1_3 There won’t be disruption of power supply even without nuclear power generation
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 90 11.0 11.0
Agree 2 173 21.2 21.2
Disagree 3 238 29.2 29.2
Strongly disagree 4 159 19.5 19.5
DK 8 156 19.1 19.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q1_4 Government policy on nuclear power is made through open process
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 39 4.8 4.8
Agree 2 121 14.8 14.8
Disagree 3 248 30.4 30.4
Strongly disagree 4 273 33.5 33.5
DK 8 135 16.5 16.5
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q1. What is your opinion on the following statements?
2) It is better to live a prosperous life in a polluted environment than live a financially difficult life in an unpolluted environment
Q1. What is your opinion on the following statements?
3) There won’t be any disruption of power supply even without additional nuclear power generation in our country
Q1. What is your opinion on the following statements?
4) Our government policy on nuclear power is being made through an open process
q1_5 Government’s decision on nuclear power policy reflects public opinion
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 31 3.8 3.8
Agree 2 93 11.4 11.4
Disagree 3 275 33.7 33.7
Strongly disagree 4 328 40.2 40.2
DK 8 89 10.9 10.9
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q2 Cause of destruction of environment
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Consumer waste 1 142 17.4 17.4
Consumer waste 2 223 27.3 27.3
Radioactive waste 3 163 20.0 20.0
Vehicle emissions 4 88 10.8 10.8
Nuclear Power Plant 5 52 6.4 6.4
Industrial emissions and contaminated water 6 107 13.1 13.1 Livestock wastewater 7 8 1.0 1.0
Pesticides 8 14 1.7 1.7
Indiscriminate development 9 1 0.1 0.1
All of the above 10 9 1.1 1.1
Other 77 4 0.5 0.5
NA 88 5 0.6 0.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q3 Image that comes to mind when hearing "nuclear"
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Positive image 1 176 21.6 21.6
Q1. What is your opinion on the following statements?
5) Our government’s decision on nuclear power policy well reflects the opinion of the public
Q2. What do you think is the most serious cause of destruction of the environment in our country?
Q3. When you hear the word “nuclear” which image comes to your mind? Positive or negative?
Positive and negative images equally 3 233 28.6 28.6
NA 8 1 0.1 0.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q4 Method that Korea should focus on to generate power
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Hydroelectric power 1 148 18.1 18.1
Thermal power (coal, oil, gas, etc.) 2 54 6.6 6.6
Nuclear power 3 130 15.9 15.9
Solar power 4 380 46.6 46.6
Wind power 5 58 7.1 7.1
Tidal power 6 20 2.5 2.5
Other 7 11 1.3 1.3
NA 8 15 1.8 1.8
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q5 Who does have influence on government policy on nuclear power
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Civic organizations 1 96 11.8 11.8
Government 2 500 61.3 61.3
Area residents 3 99 12.1 12.1
Group of experts 4 53 6.5 6.5
Korea Electric Power Corporation 5 56 6.9 6.9
Local governments 6 1 0.1 0.1
Other 7 5 0.6 0.6
NA 8 6 0.7 0.7
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q4. Which of the following methods do you think our country should focus on to generate power in the future?
Q5. Who do you think has the most influence on determining government policy on nuclear power?
q6 Method that Korea will employ to generate power
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Hydroelectric power 1 117 14.3 14.3
Thermal power (coal, oil, gas, etc.) 2 56 6.9 6.9
Nuclear power 3 344 42.2 42.2
Solar power 4 221 27.1 27.1
Wind power 5 32 3.9 3.9
Tidal power 6 14 1.7 1.7
Other 7 13 1.6 1.6
NA 8 19 2.3 2.3
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q7 How trustworthy is nuclear power policy
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very trustworthy 1 35 4.3 4.3
Somewhat trustworthy 2 291 35.7 35.7
Somewhat untrustworthy 3 377 46.2 46.2
Very untrustworthy 4 112 13.7 13.7
NA 8 1 0.1 0.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q8_1 R has seen promotional materials of environmental organization
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Yes 1 417 51.1 51.1
No 2 394 48.3 48.3
NA 8 5 0.6 0.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q7. In your opinion, how trustworthy is the government’s nuclear power policy?
Q8. Have you experienced any of the following situations related to environmental organizations in our country?
1) I have seen promotional materials of an environmental organization
Q6. Which of the following power generating methods do you think our country will employ the most in the future?
q8_2 R has attended lecture sponsored by environmental organization
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Yes 1 137 16.8 16.8
No 2 670 82.1 82.1
NA 8 9 1.1 1.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q8_3 R has called/visited environmental organization
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Yes 1 90 11.0 11.0
No 2 715 87.6 87.6
NA 8 11 1.3 1.3
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q8_4 R has been member of environmental organization
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Yes 1 42 5.1 5.1
No 2 762 93.4 93.4
NA 8 12 1.5 1.5
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q9 How much R agrees with claims of environmental organizations
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly Agree 1 158 19.4 21.2
Agree 2 225 27.6 30.1
Q8. Have you experienced any of the following situations related to environmental organizations in our country?
2) I have attended a lecture or hearing sponsored by an environmental organization
Q8. Have you experienced any of the following situations related to environmental organizations in our country?
3) I have called or visited an environmental organization
Q8. Have you experienced any of the following situations related to environmental organizations in our country?
4) I am or have been a member of an environmental organization
Q9. How much do you agree or disagree with the claims of environmental organizations in our country?
Agree in part and disagree in part 3 318 39.0 42.6
Disagree 4 28 3.4 3.7
Strongly Disagree 5 16 2.0 2.1
NA 8 2 0.2 0.3
NAP(Don’t know the claims of environmental
organizations) 9 69 8.5
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q10 Facility that R opposes if constructed near neighborhood
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Garbage incineration plant 1 144 17.6 17.6 Chemical manufacturing plant 2 85 10.4 10.4
Nuclear power plant 3 107 13.1 13.1
Crematorium 4 64 7.8 7.8
Radioactive waste treatment plant 5 388 47.5 47.5 Human waste treatment plant 6 28 3.4 3.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q11 Way of obtaining information about nuclear power
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
TV or radio 1 400 49.0 49.0
Newspaper or magazine 2 95 11.6 11.6
Relatives, friends, neighbors or co-workers 3 136 16.7 16.7 Books on nuclear power 4 17 2.1 2.1 Promotional literature from government agencies 5 68 8.3 8.3 Environmental organizations 6 31 3.8 3.8 Religious organizations 8 1 0.1 0.1
Internet 9 29 3.6 3.6
School education 10 14 1.7 1.7
Government employees 11 9 1.1 1.1
Multiple sources 12 2 0.2 0.2
Q10. Which of the following facilities would you oppose the most if constructed near your neighborhood?
Q11. What is the most frequently used way you obtain information or knowledge about nuclear power?
NA 88 7 0.9 0.9
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q12 Information R obtained: Positive vs. Negative
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
More positive 1 178 21.8 21.8
More negative 2 395 48.4 48.4
Equally positive and negative 3 241 29.5 29.5
NA 8 2 0.2 0.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q13 How trustworthy are information about nuclear power
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very trustworthy 1 121 14.8 14.8
Somewhat trustworthy 2 470 57.6 57.6
Somewhat untrustworthy 3 187 22.9 22.9
Very untrustworthy 4 34 4.2 4.2
NA 8 4 0.5 0.5
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q14_1 Nuclear power generates less than 30 percent of total electricity
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Accurate 1 181 22.2 22.2
Inaccurate 2 272 33.3 33.3
DK 8 363 44.5 44.5
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q12. Is the information you obtained more positive or more negative in its content?
Q13. How trustworthy are those information?
Q14. Do you think the following statements regarding nuclear power in our country are accurate or inaccurate?
1) Currently, the nuclear power generates less than 30 percent of the total electricity generated in our country
q14_2 Nuclear power generation allowed reduction of electricity costs
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Accurate 1 452 55.4 55.4
Inaccurate 2 164 20.1 20.1
DK 8 200 24.5 24.5
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q14_3 Nuclear power plant are monitored by international atomic energy organization
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Accurate 1 311 38.1 38.1
Inaccurate 2 82 10.0 10.0
DK 8 423 51.8 51.8
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q14_4 Nuclear power plant use pressurized water reactors
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Accurate 1 76 9.3 9.3
Inaccurate 2 156 19.1 19.1
DK 8 584 71.6 71.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q14. Do you think the following statements regarding nuclear power in our country are accurate or inaccurate?
3) The nuclear power plants in our country are monitored by an international atomic energy organization called IAEA
Q14. Do you think the following statements regarding nuclear power in our country are accurate or inaccurate?
4) The nuclear power plants in our county use pressurized water reactors similar to the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Russia
Q14. Do you think the following statements regarding nuclear power in our country are accurate or inaccurate?
2) Nuclear power generation allowed the reduction of electricity costs in our country
q15_1 One will die even if s/he gets exposed to small amount of radiation
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 264 32.4 32.4
Agree 2 283 34.7 34.7
Disagree 3 155 19.0 19.0
Strongly disagree 4 65 8.0 8.0
DK 8 49 6.0 6.0
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q15_2 There is possibility of nuclear power plant exploding due to malfunction
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 168 20.6 20.6
Agree 2 327 40.1 40.1
Disagree 3 157 19.2 19.2
Strongly disagree 4 75 9.2 9.2
DK 8 89 10.9 10.9
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q15_3 People living near nuclear power plant have higher risk of cancer
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 222 27.2 27.2
Agree 2 287 35.2 35.2
Disagree 3 142 17.4 17.4
Strongly disagree 4 74 9.1 9.1
DK 8 91 11.2 11.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q15. Please give us your opinion on the following statements about nuclear power.
1) You will eventually die even if you get exposed to a small amount of radiation
Q15. Please give us your opinion on the following statements about nuclear power.
2) There is the possibility of a nuclear power plant exploding due to mechanical malfunction or an operator’s mistake
Q15. Please give us your opinion on the following statements about nuclear power.
3) People living near nuclear power plants have a higher risk of cancer than people living in other areas
q15_4 Probability of accident at nuclear power plant is decreasing
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 78 9.6 9.6
Agree 2 270 33.1 33.1
Disagree 3 247 30.3 30.3
Strongly disagree 4 110 13.5 13.5
DK 8 111 13.6 13.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q15_5 Nuclear power plant pollute environment more than fossil fuel
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 134 16.4 16.4
Agree 2 199 24.4 24.4
Disagree 3 228 27.9 27.9
Strongly disagree 4 118 14.5 14.5
DK 8 137 16.8 16.8
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q15_6 Nuclear power plant can be built safely
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 94 11.5 11.5
Agree 2 256 31.4 31.4
Disagree 3 245 30.0 30.0
Strongly disagree 4 113 13.8 13.8
DK 8 108 13.2 13.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q15. Please give us your opinion on the following statements about nuclear power.
4) The probability of an accident at a nuclear power plant is decreasing steadily
Q15. Please give us your opinion on the following statements about nuclear power.
5) Nuclear power plants pollute the environment more than fossil fuel burning thermal power plants
Q15. Please give us your opinion on the following statements about nuclear power.
6) Nuclear power plants can be built safely
q15_7 Nuclear power plant leak enough radiation to cause harm people
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 129 15.8 15.8
Agree 2 257 31.5 31.5
Disagree 3 200 24.5 24.5
Strongly disagree 4 112 13.7 13.7
DK 8 118 14.5 14.5
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q16 How safe are nuclear power plant in Korea
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very safe 1 36 4.4 4.4
Somewhat safe 2 354 43.4 43.4
Somewhat unsafe 3 331 40.6 40.6
Very unsafe 4 88 10.8 10.8
NA 8 7 0.9 0.9
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q17 Best response to safety concerns of nuclear power plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Reinforce safety regulations 1 619 75.9 75.9 Protest and file complaints with responsible
agencies 2 65 8.0 8.0
Resolve the issue through civil activist
organizations 3 109 13.4 13.4
Monitoring by civic organizations and
professional organizations 4 3 0.4 0.4 Reorganize pertinent laws 5 3 0.4 0.4 Shutdown nuclear power plants 6 3 0.4 0.4
Other 7 6 0.7 0.7
NA 8 8 1.0 1.0
Q15. Please give us your opinion on the following statements about nuclear power.
7) Nuclear power plants leak enough radiation to cause harm to people
Q16. How safe do you think the nuclear power plants are in our country?
Q17. What do you think is the best way to respond to the safety concerns of the nuclear power plants in our country?
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q18 Nuclear power plant: Should be built vs. Should be reduced
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Build more nuclear power plants 1 259 31.7 31.7 Maintain the current state 2 368 45.1 45.1 Reduce nuclear power plants 3 180 22.1 22.1
NA 8 9 1.1 1.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q18_1 R agrees to building of nuclear power plant in neighborhood
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Yes 1 133 16.3 49.8
No 2 125 15.3 46.8
NA 8 9 1.1 3.4
NAP 9 549 67.3
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q18_2 Reason for opposing building of nuclear power plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
The results of scientific research and
investigation can’t be trusted 1 9 1.1 1.6 The decisions of the government or agency can’t
be trusted 2 22 2.7 3.9
The environment surrounding the area can be
contaminated or destroyed 3 241 29.5 43.3 The opinions of the area residents will be
excluded in the decision making process 4 28 3.4 5.0 The expectation of economic loss including lower
property value, destruction of residents’
livelihood, etc
5 50 6.1 9.0
The compensation will not be sufficient 6 14 1.7 2.5
Safety concerns 7 149 18.3 26.8
Q18-1. Do you agree to the building of a nuclear power plant in your neighborhood?
Q18-2. What is the reason?
Q18. In your opinion, should our county build more nuclear power plants, maintain the current state, or reduce nuclear power plants?
No need 9 7 0.9 1.3 Currently, there is no problem 10 2 0.2 0.4 Need more research on nuclear power plant 11 1 0.1 0.2 Can’t receive benefits 12 1 0.1 0.2
No suitable sites 13 1 0.1 0.2
Shortage of power supply 14 1 0.1 0.2
Other 77 10 1.2 1.8
NA 88 18 2.2 3.2
NAP 99 259 31.7
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q19 Probability of environmental disasters due to accident at nuclear power plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very high probability 1 141 17.3 17.3
Slight probability 2 481 58.9 58.9
Not much probability 3 161 19.7 19.7
Almost no probability 4 33 4.0 4.0
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q20 How dangerous nuclear power plant are to environment
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Extremely dangerous 1 163 20.0 20.0
Fairly dangerous 2 221 27.1 27.1
Slightly dangerous 3 310 38.0 38.0
Not very dangerous 4 110 13.5 13.5
Not dangerous at all 5 11 1.3 1.3
NA 8 1 0.1 0.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q19. How much probability do you think there is for long term environmental disasters in many countries due to an accident at a nuclear power plant within the next 5 years?
Q20. How dangerous do you think nuclear power plants are to the environment?
q21 How dangerous nuclear power plant are to family
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Extremely dangerous 1 147 18.0 18.0
Fairly dangerous 2 205 25.1 25.1
Slightly dangerous 3 288 35.3 35.3
Not very dangerous 4 150 18.4 18.4
Not dangerous at all 5 24 2.9 2.9
NA 8 2 0.2 0.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q22 R has heard of residents' protest of potential site for nuclear power plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Yes 1 692 84.8 84.8
No 2 123 15.1 15.1
NA 8 1 0.1 0.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q22_1 How interested was R in residents' protest regarding nuclear power plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Extremely interested 1 248 30.4 35.7
Somewhat interested 2 266 32.6 38.3
Somewhat uninterested 3 142 17.4 20.5
Extremely uninterested 4 33 4.0 4.8
NA 8 5 0.6 0.7
NAP 9 122 15.0
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q21. Generally, how dangerous do you think nuclear power plants are to you and your family?
Q22. Have you heard of recent protests by residents of a potential site for a nuclear power plant?
Q22-1. How interested were you in the protest?
q22_2 Support/Oppse: Residnets' protest regarding nuclear power plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly support 1 238 29.2 29.2
Somewhat support 2 210 25.7 25.7
Neither support nor oppose 3 177 21.7 21.7
Somewhat oppose 4 54 6.6 6.6
Strongly oppose 5 19 2.3 2.3
NA 8 118 14.5 14.5
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q23 Who should be leader in selecting site for nuclear power plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Government 1 237 29.0 29.0
Private expert organization 2 445 54.5 54.5
Both 3 130 15.9 15.9
NA 8 4 0.5 0.5
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q24 Desirable compensation for building of nuclear power plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Individual residents should be financially
compensated 1 317 38.8 38.8
Guaranty residents’ employment or livelihood 2 238 29.2 29.2 Expand welfare facilities, such as schools and
hospitals 3 148 18.1 18.1
Expand manufacturing infrastructure, such as
roads and factories 4 40 4.9 4.9
Migration plan 5 20 2.5 2.5
Safety plan 6 4 0.5 0.5
Build better environment 7 3 0.4 0.4
NAP 8 1 0.1 0.1
Q22-2. What is your opinion of the protest?
Q23. Who do you think should be in the leadership position in selecting a suitable site for a nuclear power plant, the government or a private expert organization?
Q24. If a nuclear power plant is to be built in your neighborhood, how should you be compensated?
No need for compensation 9 8 1.0 1.0 Entrust government policy 10 2 0.2 0.2 Oppose unconditionally 11 11 1.3 1.3
Various means 12 5 0.6 0.6
Other 77 8 1.0 1.0
NA 88 11 1.3 1.3
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q25 Support/Oppose: Building of nuclear power plant in neighborhood
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly support 1 60 7.4 7.4
Somewhat support 2 136 16.7 16.7
Neither support nor oppose 3 129 15.8 15.8
Somewhat oppose 4 185 22.7 22.7
Strongly oppose 5 303 37.1 37.1
NA 8 3 0.4 0.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q25_1 Reason for opposing building of nuclear power plant in neighborhood
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
The results of scientific research and
investigation can’t be trusted 1 10 1.2 2.0 The decisions of the government or agency can’t
be trusted 2 26 3.2 5.3
The environment surrounding the area can be
contaminated or destroyed 3 209 25.6 42.5 The opinions of the area residents will be
excluded in the decision making process 4 16 2.0 3.3 The expectation of economic loss including lower
property value, destruction of residents’
livelihood, etc
5 72 8.8 14.6
The compensation will not be sufficient 6 16 2.0 3.3
Safety concerns 7 127 15.6 25.8
Various reasons 8 3 0.4 0.6
Health reasons 9 1 0.1 0.2
Q25. If the area you are living in is selected as the most suitable location for a nuclear power plant, how would you react to the building of the nuclear power plant?
Q25-1. What is the most important reason for your opposition?
Other 77 3 0.4 0.6
NA 88 7 0.9 1.4
NAP 99 324 39.7
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q25_2 Desirable action that residents should take(1)
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Directly complain or protest to the government 1 283 34.7 57.5 Resolve through civic organization 2 197 24.1 40.0
NA 8 12 1.5 2.4
NAP 9 324 39.7
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q25_3 Using illegal means to resolve the issue is desirable(1)
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Yes 1 294 36.0 59.8
No 2 188 23.0 38.2
NA 8 10 1.2 2.0
NAP 9 324 39.7
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q25_4 Advisable action that government should take(1)
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Compensation 1 340 41.7 69.1
Persuasion 2 136 16.7 27.6
Compensation +Persuasion 3 1 0.1 0.2
NA 8 15 1.8 3.0
NAP 9 324 39.7
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q25-2. If the government is determined to build a nuclear power plant in the area, what is the most desirable action that the area’s residents should take?
Q25-3. Do you think it’s desirable to use illegal means, if necessary, to resolve the issue?
Q25-4. If the government is determined to build a nuclear power plant in the area, what is the most advisable action that the government should take, compensation or persuasion?
q26 Who should government consult with regarding nuclear power plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Local government 1 113 13.8 13.8
Organization representing residents 2 125 15.3 15.3
All residents 3 509 62.4 62.4
Civic organization 4 67 8.2 8.2
NA 8 2 0.2 0.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q27 Way to resolve conflicts between supporters and opposers to nuclear power plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Local legislature or city council decides 1 62 7.6 7.6 Resident representative organization decides 2 136 16.7 16.7 Decided by residents' vote 3 572 70.1 70.1 Central government decides 4 43 5.3 5.3
NA 8 3 0.4 0.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q28 Support/Oppse: Building of nuclear power plant in neighborhood
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
will oppose even if economic benefits are
promised 1 428 52.5 52.5
will support if economic benefits are promised 2 336 41.2 41.2 will support even if economic benefits are not
promised 3 50 6.1 6.1
NA 8 2 0.2 0.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q26. When the government plans to build a nuclear power plant in certain area, who should the government consult with?
Q27. If the area residents are divided, some supporting and some opposing the nuclear power plant, what is the most advisable way to resolve the issue?
Q28. How would you respond if a nuclear power plant was built in your neighborhood?
q29_1 [Nuclear power plant] How beneficial to residents' income
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 57 7.0 7.0
Somewhat beneficial 2 242 29.7 29.7
No impact 3 192 23.5 23.5
Somewhat harmful 4 149 18.3 18.3
Very harmful 5 121 14.8 14.8
DK 8 55 6.7 6.7
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q29_2 [Nuclear power plant] How beneficial to employment
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 60 7.4 7.4
Somewhat beneficial 2 300 36.8 36.8
No impact 3 204 25.0 25.0
Somewhat harmful 4 115 14.1 14.1
Very harmful 5 83 10.2 10.2
DK 8 54 6.6 6.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q29_3 [Nuclear power plant] How beneficial to health
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 17 2.1 2.1
Somewhat beneficial 2 20 2.5 2.5
No impact 3 135 16.5 16.5
Somewhat harmful 4 334 40.9 40.9
Very harmful 5 268 32.8 32.8
Q29. If a nuclear power plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
1) Residents’ income
Q29. If a nuclear power plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
2) Residents’ employment
Q29. If a nuclear power plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
3) Residents’ health
DK 8 42 5.1 5.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q29_4 [Nuclear power plant] How beneficial to relationship between residents
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 14 1.7 1.7
Somewhat beneficial 2 57 7.0 7.0
No impact 3 320 39.2 39.2
Somewhat harmful 4 204 25.0 25.0
Very harmful 5 105 12.9 12.9
DK 8 116 14.2 14.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q29_5 [Nuclear power plant] How beneficial to local patriotism
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 27 3.3 3.3
Somewhat beneficial 2 74 9.1 9.1
No impact 3 310 38.0 38.0
Somewhat harmful 4 185 22.7 22.7
Very harmful 5 114 14.0 14.0
DK 8 106 13.0 13.0
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q29_6 [Nuclear power plant] How beneficial to development of local economy
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 83 10.2 10.2
Q29. If a nuclear power plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
4) Relationship between residents
Q29. If a nuclear power plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
5) Local patriotism
Q29. If a nuclear power plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
6) Development of local economy
Somewhat harmful 4 133 16.3 16.3
Very harmful 5 99 12.1 12.1
DK 8 59 7.2 7.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q29_7 [Nuclear power plant] How beneficial to environment
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 15 1.8 1.8
Somewhat beneficial 2 25 3.1 3.1
No impact 3 84 10.3 10.3
Somewhat harmful 4 321 39.3 39.3
Very harmful 5 336 41.2 41.2
DK 8 35 4.3 4.3
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q30_1 Radioactive waste can explode like atomic bomb if not managed properly
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Accurate 1 399 48.9 48.9
Inaccurate 2 269 33.0 33.0
DK 8 148 18.1 18.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q30_2 Radioactive waste is produced after taking X-ray at hospital
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Accurate 1 464 56.9 56.9
Inaccurate 2 133 16.3 16.3
DK 8 219 26.8 26.8
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q29. If a nuclear power plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
7) Area’s natural environment
Q30. Do you think the following statements about radioactive waste are accurate or inaccurate?
1) The radioactive waste from a nuclear power plant can explode like an atomic bomb if not managed properly
Q30. Do you think the following statements about radioactive waste are accurate or inaccurate?
2) Radioactive waste is produced after taking an X-ray or cancer treatment at a hospital
q30_3 There is radioactivity everywhere in world in its natural state
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Accurate 1 311 38.1 38.1
Inaccurate 2 206 25.2 25.2
DK 8 299 36.6 36.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q30_4 Radioactive waste from nuclear power plant will lose radioactivity naturally
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Accurate 1 184 22.5 22.5
Inaccurate 2 365 44.7 44.7
DK 8 267 32.7 32.7
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q31_1 Danger from radioactive waste will last for thousands of years
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 253 31.0 31.0
Agree 2 301 36.9 36.9
Disagree 3 116 14.2 14.2
Strongly disagree 4 32 3.9 3.9
DK 8 114 14.0 14.0
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q31_2 Radioactive waste can be treated safely using high-technology methods
Q30. Do you think the following statements about radioactive waste are accurate or inaccurate?
3) There is radioactivity everywhere in this world in its natural state
Q30. Do you think the following statements about radioactive waste are accurate or inaccurate?
4) Although it will take a very long time, radioactive waste from the nuclear power plant will lose its radioactivity naturally
Q31. Please select your opinion on the following statements about radioactive waste.
1) The danger from radioactive waste from nuclear power plants will last for thousands of years
Q31. Please select your opinion on the following statements about radioactive waste.
2) Radioactive waste can be treated safely using high-technology methods
Agree 2 260 31.9 31.9
Disagree 3 270 33.1 33.1
Strongly disagree 4 117 14.3 14.3
DK 8 80 9.8 9.8
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q31_3 Areas around radioactive waste treatment plant are contaminated
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 137 16.8 16.8
Agree 2 212 26.0 26.0
Disagree 3 275 33.7 33.7
Strongly disagree 4 109 13.4 13.4
DK 8 83 10.2 10.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q31_4 Radioactive waste in Korea are being well-managed
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 43 5.3 5.3
Agree 2 191 23.4 23.4
Disagree 3 263 32.2 32.2
Strongly disagree 4 145 17.8 17.8
DK 8 174 21.3 21.3
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q31_5 R will oppose radioactive waste cleanup plant regardless of financial benefits
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly agree 1 329 40.3 40.3
Agree 2 190 23.3 23.3
Disagree 3 161 19.7 19.7
Q31. Please select your opinion on the following statements about radioactive waste.
3) The areas around radioactive waste treatment plant are so contaminated life can’t exist
Q31. Please select your opinion on the following statements about radioactive waste.
4) The radioactive waste from nuclear power plants in Korea are being well-managed
Q31. Please select your opinion on the following statements about radioactive waste.
5) If a radioactive waste treatment plant is constructed in my neighborhood, I will oppose it regardless of the financial benefits
Strongly disagree 4 84 10.3 10.3
DK 8 52 6.4 6.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q32 How safe are radioactive wastes in Korea
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very safe 1 22 2.7 2.7
Somewhat safe 2 288 35.3 35.3
Somewhat unsafe 3 385 47.2 47.2
Very unsafe 4 115 14.1 14.1
NA 8 6 0.7 0.7
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q33 Best response to safety concerns of nuclear power plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Reinforce safety regulations 1 629 77.1 77.1 Protest and file complaints with responsible
agencies 2 58 7.1 7.1
Resolve the issue through civil activist
organizations 3 107 13.1 13.1
Aggressive resolution by government 4 3 0.4 0.4
Vote by residents 5 2 0.2 0.2
Determination by experts 6 2 0.2 0.2
Other 7 5 0.6 0.6
NA 8 10 1.2 1.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q34 Radioactive waste cleanup plant: Should be built vs. Should be reduced
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Build more nuclear power plants 1 270 33.1 33.1 Q34. In your opinion, should our county build more radioactive waste treatment plants, maintain the status quo, or reduce radioactive waste treatment plants?
Q32. How safe do you think the radioactive wastes in our country are?
Q33. What do you think is the best way to respond to the safety concerns of the radioactive waste in our country?
Reduce nuclear power plants 3 205 25.1 25.1
NA 8 13 1.6 1.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q34_1 R agrees to building of radioactive waste cleanup plant in neighborhood
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Yes 1 124 15.2 44.1
No 2 144 17.6 51.2
NA 8 13 1.6 4.6
NAP 9 535 65.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q34_2 Reason for opposing building of radioactive waste cleanup plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
The results of scientific research and
investigation can’t be trusted 1 9 1.1 1.6 The decisions of the government or agency can’t
be trusted 2 30 3.7 5.5
The environment surrounding the area can be
contaminated or destroyed 3 239 29.3 43.7 The opinions of the area residents will be
excluded in the decision making process 4 31 3.8 5.7 The expectation of economic loss including lower
property value, destruction of residents’
livelihood, etc
5 54 6.6 9.9 The compensation will not be sufficient 6 11 1.3 2.0
Safety concerns 7 138 16.9 25.2
Various reasons 8 4 0.5 0.7
There is adequate number of facilities 9 4 0.5 0.7
Other 77 9 1.1 1.6
NA 88 18 2.2 3.3
NAP 99 269 33.0
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q34-1. Do you agree to the building of a nuclear power plant in your neighborhood?
Q34-2. What is the reason?
q35 Probability of environmental disasters due to accident at radioactive waste cleanup plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very high probability 1 171 21.0 21.0
Slight probability 2 466 57.1 57.1
Not much probability 3 150 18.4 18.4
Almost no probability 4 24 2.9 2.9
NA 8 5 0.6 0.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q36 How dangerous radioactive waste cleanup plant are to environment
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Extremely dangerous 1 185 22.7 22.7
Fairly dangerous 2 259 31.7 31.7
Slightly dangerous 3 260 31.9 31.9
Not very dangerous 4 103 12.6 12.6
Not dangerous at all 5 7 0.9 0.9
NA 8 2 0.2 0.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q37 How dangerous radioactive waste cleanup plant are to family
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Extremely dangerous 1 180 22.1 22.1
Fairly dangerous 2 236 28.9 28.9
Slightly dangerous 3 253 31.0 31.0
Not very dangerous 4 125 15.3 15.3
Not dangerous at all 5 19 2.3 2.3
NA 8 3 0.4 0.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q35. How much probability do you think there is for long term environmental disaster in many countries due to an accident at a radioactive waste treatment plant within the next 5 years?
Q36. Generally, how dangerous is a radioactive waste treatment plant to the environment?
Q37. Generally, how dangerous do you think the radioactive waste treatment plant is to you and your family?
q38 R has heard of residents' protest of potential site for radioactive waste cleanup plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Yes 1 655 80.3 80.3
No 2 159 19.5 19.5
NA 8 2 0.2 0.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q38_1 How interested was R in residents' protest regarding radioactive waste cleanup plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Extremely interested 1 250 30.6 38.1
Somewhat interested 2 254 31.1 38.7
Somewhat uninterested 3 118 14.5 18.0
Extremely uninterested 4 27 3.3 4.1
NA 8 8 1.0 1.2
NAP 9 159 19.5
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q38_2 Support/Oppse: Residnets' protest regarding radioactive waste cleanup plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly support 1 242 29.7 29.7
Somewhat support 2 201 24.6 24.7
Neither support nor oppose 3 152 18.6 18.7
Somewhat oppose 4 47 5.8 5.8
Strongly oppose 5 21 2.6 2.6
NA 8 151 18.5 18.6
NAP 9 2 0.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q38. Have you heard of recent protest by residents of a potential site for a radioactive waste treatment plant?
Q38-1. How interested were you in the protest?
Q38-2. What is your opinion of the protest?
q39 Who should be leader in selecting site for radioactive waste cleanup plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Government 1 235 28.8 28.8
Private expert organization 2 437 53.6 53.6
Both 3 137 16.8 16.8
NA 8 7 0.9 0.9
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q40 Desirable compensation for building of radioactive waste cleanup plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Individual residents should be financially
compensated 1 318 39.0 39.0
Guaranty residents’ employment or livelihood 2 226 27.7 27.7 Expand welfare facilities, such as schools and
hospitals 3 146 17.9 17.9
Expand manufacturing infrastructure, such as
roads and factories 4 42 5.1 5.1
Migration plan 5 20 2.5 2.5
Safety plan 6 5 0.6 0.6
Receive amount offered 7 2 0.2 0.2
NAP 8 1 0.1 0.1
No need for compensation 9 10 1.2 1.2 Entrust government policy 10 2 0.2 0.2 Oppose unconditionally 11 13 1.6 1.6
Various means 12 5 0.6 0.6
Other 77 13 1.6 1.6
NA 88 13 1.6 1.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q39. Who do you think should be in the leadership position in selecting a suitable site for a radioactive waste treatment plant, the government or a private expert organization?
Q40. If a radioactive waste treatment plant is to be built in your neighborhood, how should you be compensated?
q41 Support/Oppose: Building radioactive waste cleanup plant in neighborhood
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Strongly support 1 58 7.1 7.1
Somewhat support 2 101 12.4 12.4
Neither support nor oppose 3 138 16.9 16.9
Somewhat oppose 4 172 21.1 21.1
Strongly oppose 5 337 41.3 41.3
NA 8 10 1.2 1.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q41_1 Reason for opposing building of radioactive waste cleanup plant in neighborhood
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
The results of scientific research and
investigation can’t be trusted 1 8 1.0 1.5 The decisions of the government or agency can’t
be trusted 2 29 3.6 5.6
The environment surrounding the area can be
contaminated or destroyed 3 217 26.6 41.8 The opinions of the area residents will be
excluded in the decision making process 4 16 2.0 3.1 The expectation of economic loss including lower
property value, destruction of residents’
livelihood, etc
5 77 9.4 14.8 The compensation will not be sufficient 6 21 2.6 4.0
Safety concerns 7 136 16.7 26.2
Various reasons 8 3 0.4 0.6
Giving birth to a deformed child 9 1 0.1 0.2 Emotional/Psychological 10 2 0.2 0.4
Other 77 2 0.2 0.4
NA 88 7 0.9 1.3
NAP 99 297 36.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q41-1. What is the most important reason for your opposition?
Q41. If the area you are living in is selected as the most suitable location for a radioactive waste treatment plant, how would you react to the building of the radioactive waste treatment plant?
q41_2 Desirable action that residents should take(2)
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Directly complain or protest to the government 1 312 38.2 60.1 Resolve through civic organization 2 198 24.3 38.2
NA 8 9 1.1 1.7
NAP 9 297 36.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q41_3 Using illegal means to resolve the issue is desirable(2)
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Yes 1 307 37.6 59.2
No 2 206 25.2 39.7
NA 8 6 0.7 1.2
NAP 9 297 36.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q41_4 Advisable action that government should take(2)
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Compensation 1 361 44.2 69.6
Persuasion 2 146 17.9 28.1
Compensation+Persuasion 3 1 0.1 0.2
NA 8 11 1.3 2.1
NAP 9 297 36.4
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q41-2. If the government is determined to build a radioactive waste treatment plant in the area, what is the most desirable action that the area’s residents should take?
Q41-3. Do you think it’s desirable to use illegal means, if necessary, to resolve the issue?
Q41-4. If the government is determined to build a radioactive waste treatment plant in the area, what is the most advisable action that the government should take, compensation or persuasion?
q42 Group government should consult with regarding radioactive waste cleanup plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Local government 1 99 12.1 12.1
Organization representing residents 2 145 17.8 17.8
All residents 3 506 62.0 62.0
Civic organization 4 61 7.5 7.5
NA 8 5 0.6 0.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q43 Way to resolve conflict regarding radioactive waste cleanup plant
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Local legislature or city council decides 1 58 7.1 7.1 Resident representative organization decides 2 149 18.3 18.3 Decided by residents' vote 3 565 69.2 69.2 Central government decides 4 39 4.8 4.8
NA 8 5 0.6 0.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q44 Support/Oppose: Building radioactive waste cleanup plant in neighborhood
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
will oppose even if economic benefits are
promised 1 478 58.6 58.6
will support if economic benefits are promised 2 294 36.0 36.0 will support even if economic benefits are not
promised 3 33 4.0 4.0
NA 8 11 1.3 1.3
Total 816 100.0 100.0
Q42. When the government plans to build a radioactive waste treatment plant in certain area, who should the government consult with?
Q43. If the area residents are divided, some supporting and some opposing the radioactive waste treatment plant, what is the most advisable way to resolve the issue?
Q44. How would you respond if a radioactive waste treatment plant was built in your neighborhood?
q45_1 [Radioactive waste cleanup plant] How beneficial to residents' income
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 46 5.6 5.6
Somewhat beneficial 2 198 24.3 24.3
No impact 3 231 28.3 28.3
Somewhat harmful 4 148 18.1 18.1
Very harmful 5 136 16.7 16.7
DK 8 57 7.0 7.0
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q45_2 [Radioactive waste cleanup plant] How beneficial to employment
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 42 5.1 5.1
Somewhat beneficial 2 276 33.8 33.8
No impact 3 230 28.2 28.2
Somewhat harmful 4 110 13.5 13.5
Very harmful 5 93 11.4 11.4
DK 8 65 8.0 8.0
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q45_3 [Radioactive waste cleanup plant] How beneficial to health
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 13 1.6 1.6
Somewhat beneficial 2 23 2.8 2.8
No impact 3 121 14.8 14.8
Q45. If a radioactive waste treatment plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
1) Residents’ income
Q45. If a radioactive waste treatment plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
2) Residents’ employment
Q45. If a radioactive waste treatment plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
3) Residents’ health
DK 8 56 6.9 6.9
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q45_4 [Radioactive waste cleanup plant] How beneficial to relationship between residents
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 8 1.0 1.0
Somewhat beneficial 2 48 5.9 5.9
No impact 3 311 38.1 38.1
Somewhat harmful 4 231 28.3 28.3
Very harmful 5 107 13.1 13.1
DK 8 111 13.6 13.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q45_5 [Radioactive waste cleanup plant] How beneficial to local patriotism
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 15 1.8 1.8
Somewhat beneficial 2 59 7.2 7.2
No impact 3 305 37.4 37.4
Somewhat harmful 4 198 24.3 24.3
Very harmful 5 123 15.1 15.1
DK 8 116 14.2 14.2
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q45_6 [Radioactive waste cleanup plant] How beneficial to development of local economy
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 55 6.7 6.7
Somewhat beneficial 2 256 31.4 31.4
No impact 3 170 20.8 20.8
Q45. If a radioactive waste treatment plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
6) Development of local economy
Q45. If a radioactive waste treatment plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
4) Relationship between residents
Q45. If a radioactive waste treatment plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
5) Local patriotism
Somewhat harmful 4 156 19.1 19.1
Very harmful 5 105 12.9 12.9
DK 8 74 9.1 9.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q45_7 [Radioactive waste cleanup plant] How beneficial to environment
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Very beneficial 1 12 1.5 1.5
Somewhat beneficial 2 21 2.6 2.6
No impact 3 95 11.6 11.6
Somewhat harmful 4 277 33.9 33.9
Very harmful 5 357 43.8 43.8
DK 8 54 6.6 6.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q46 Respondent: Sex
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Male 1 428 52.5 52.5
Female 2 387 47.4 47.4
NA 8 1 0.1 0.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q47 Respondent: Age
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
18 18 6 0.7 0.7
19 19 6 0.7 0.7
20 20 11 1.3 1.3
21 21 6 0.7 0.7
22 22 10 1.2 1.2
Q45. If a radioactive waste treatment plant were to be built near your neighborhood, how much beneficial or harmful would it be to the following?
7) Area’s natural environment
Q46. What is your gender?
Q47. What is your current age?
24 24 12 1.5 1.5
25 25 7 0.9 0.9
26 26 11 1.3 1.3
27 27 14 1.7 1.7
28 28 9 1.1 1.1
29 29 19 2.3 2.3
30 30 16 2.0 2.0
31 31 16 2.0 2.0
32 32 20 2.5 2.5
33 33 14 1.7 1.7
34 34 19 2.3 2.3
35 35 22 2.7 2.7
36 36 14 1.7 1.7
37 37 15 1.8 1.8
38 38 11 1.3 1.3
39 39 14 1.7 1.7
40 40 16 2.0 2.0
41 41 19 2.3 2.3
42 42 16 2.0 2.0
43 43 22 2.7 2.7
44 44 18 2.2 2.2
45 45 22 2.7 2.7
46 46 15 1.8 1.8
47 47 22 2.7 2.7
48 48 16 2.0 2.0
49 49 16 2.0 2.0
50 50 24 2.9 2.9
51 51 9 1.1 1.1
52 52 14 1.7 1.7
53 53 20 2.5 2.5
54 54 10 1.2 1.2
55 55 17 2.1 2.1
56 56 23 2.8 2.8
57 57 12 1.5 1.5
58 58 15 1.8 1.8
59 59 18 2.2 2.2
60 60 23 2.8 2.8
61 61 15 1.8 1.8
62 62 34 4.2 4.2
63 63 32 3.9 3.9
64 64 42 5.1 5.1
65 65 15 1.8 1.8
66 66 3 0.4 0.4
67 67 2 0.2 0.2
68 68 1 0.1 0.1
69 69 1 0.1 0.1
70 70 2 0.2 0.2
72 72 1 0.1 0.1
84 84 1 0.1 0.1
NA 888 13 1.6 1.6
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q48 Respondent: Marital status
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Never married 1 145 17.8 17.8
Married 2 586 71.8 71.8
Divorced 3 10 1.2 1.2
Separated 4 5 0.6 0.6
Widowed 5 64 7.8 7.8
NA 8 6 0.7 0.7
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q49 Respondent: Region of origin
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Seoul 1 48 5.9 5.9
Gyeonggi-do (including Incheon) 2 40 4.9 4.9
Gangwon-do 3 65 8.0 8.0
Chungcheong-do (including Daejeon) 4 46 5.6 5.6 Jeolla-do (including Gwangju) 5 254 31.1 31.1 Q48. What is your marital status?
Q49. Which region of the country are you from?
Jeju-do 7 3 0.4 0.4
North Korea 8 1 0.1 0.1
NA 88 8 1.0 1.0
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q50 Respondent: Highest level of education
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
No formal school 0 96 11.8 11.8
Elementary school 1 136 16.7 16.7
Junior high school 2 110 13.5 13.5
High school 3 274 33.6 33.6
Junior college (Two or three-year course) 4 61 7.5 7.5 College (Four-year course) 5 117 14.3 14.3
Graduate school 6 13 1.6 1.6
NA 8 9 1.1 1.1
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q50_1 Respondent: Attending vs. Graduated
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Graduated 1 584 71.6 81.1
Dropped out 2 54 6.6 7.5
Currently attending 3 61 7.5 8.5
NA 8 21 2.6 2.9
NAP 9 96 11.8
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q51 Respondent: Employment status
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Unemployed 1 202 24.8 24.8
Employed 2 600 73.5 73.5
NA 8 14 1.7 1.7
Q50. What is the highest level of school you have attended?
Q50-1 Did you graduate from this school, or are you currently attending?
Q51. What is your employment status?
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q51_1 Respondent: Occupation
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
Professional 1 59 7.2 9.6
Management 2 22 2.7 3.6
Clerical 3 34 4.2 5.5
Sales 4 48 5.9 7.8
Service 5 85 10.4 13.8
Technical 6 43 5.3 7.0
Manual labor 7 18 2.2 2.9
Agricultural or Fishery 8 272 33.3 44.3
Other 77 12 1.5 2.0
NA 88 21 2.6 3.4
NAP 99 202 24.8
Total 816 100.0 100.0
q52 Amount of monthly income
RESPONSE PUNCH FREQ. PERCENT VALID %
No income 1 189 23.2 23.2
Less than 500,000 won 2 142 17.4 17.4
500,000 won ~ 990,000 won 3 105 12.9 12.9 1,000,000 won ~ 1,490,000 won 4 162 19.9 19.9 1,500,000 won ~ 1,990,000 won 5 67 8.2 8.2 2,000,000 won ~ 2,490,000 won 6 63 7.7 7.7 2,500,000 won ~ 2,990,000 won 7 24 2.9 2.9 3,000,000 won ~ 3,490,000 won 8 19 2.3 2.3 3,500,000 won ~ 3,990,000 won 9 6 0.7 0.7 4,000,000 won ~ 4,490,000 won 10 9 1.1 1.1 4,500,000 won ~ 4,990,000 won 11 2 0.2 0.2 Q51-1. What is your occupation?
Q52. What is your average monthly gross income? Please state all of your pre-tax income, including base pay, bonus, extra pay, property income and etc. (For occupations such as farming, divide annual income by 12 and check the appropriate box.)
