Newly Released Poll Shows Majority of Americans Want Peace with North Korea
October 17, 2019 by Women Cross DMZ
Posted in: Press Releases
Women Cross DMZ calls on the Trump administration to declare an end to the Korean War and work toward a peace agreement with North Korea in light of a newly released poll that shows that the majority of American voters supports such actions.
The poll, conducted by Data for Progress and YouGov, shows that 67 percent of Americans across political affiliations support negotiating a peace agreement with North Korea. Support is highest among Republicans (76%), followed by Independents/Others (64%) and Democrats (63%).
The survey is based on 1,009 interviews of self-identified registered voters, conducted by YouGov on the internet. Overall, only 15 percent oppose a peace agreement with North Korea, and 18 percent are unsure.
“This is a wake-up call to this and future administrations that Americans won’t stand for the status quo, which will only further fuel hostilities and the threat of nuclear war,” said Christine Ahn, executive director of Women Cross DMZ. “This poll reflects what we’ve long been saying: Peace is the most important step toward denuclearization.”
“These results are only surprising if you’re part of the failed foreign policy establishment,” said Elizabeth Beavers, advisor to Women Cross DMZ and an author of the report. “The American public, across the political spectrum, supports our leadership changing course. Now let’s see what peace can accomplish.”
News of the poll will be warmly received in South Korea, where 8 in 10 support an end to the Korean War, says South Korean feminist leader Mimi Han, vice president of World YWCA. “Through this poll, the American people are reflecting the wishes of its ally South Korea,” she said. “Seventy years is enough. It’s time to end the Korean War.”
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