[COVER STORY] Koreans' favorability toward US hits record low under Trump administration
Koreans are increasingly viewing the U.S. unfavorably, with less trust as a partner than before, according to a recent survey released by Washington-headquartered Pew Research Center. Experts and Korean citizens say the unfavorable sentiment was driven largely by the Donald Trump administration’s unilateral policies that often put more importance on transactions rather than alliances with trade…
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A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center has revealed a striking decline in favorable views of the United States among Koreans, with the unfavorable sentiment reaching a record high under the Trump administration. According to the survey, 55% of Koreans expressed an unfavorable view of the U.S., a significant increase of 16 percentage points from the previous year.
This marked a pivotal shift, as it became the first time in history that unfavorable views surpassed favorable ones. In comparison, during Joe Biden's presidency, favorability reached an all-time high of 77% in 2024. The decline in trust and alliance importance, often driven by unilateral policies, is believed to be the main catalyst for this sentiment shift.
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