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Poll on the French Protests and Social Conflict in Korea

In an Institute for Reform poll (RIO 2026-14, October 22, 2026, n=1,008), 61.9% said large-scale protests like those in France are likely to occur in Korea as well, while 59.8% said Korean society's ability to resolve serious social conflict peacefully through dialogue and compromise is not high (33.8% said it is high). 64.8% said the economic and social problems behind the French protests also exist in Korea. 44.8% of respondents said protests are likely and resolution capacity is low. Those in their 30s were the most pessimistic: 73.3% said protests are likely and 75.5% said the capacity to resolve conflict is not high.