Religion and Spirituality in East Asian Societies
Few are religiously affiliated, but many in the region hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals.
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3. Beliefs
Belief in unseen beings and natural spirits are widespread in the region.
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Appendix B: Coding methodology
This Pew Research Center report on sources of national pride uses data from nationally representative surveys conducted in 25 countries. For non-U.S. data, this analysis draws on nationally representative surveys of 28,333 adults conducted from Jan. 8 to April 26, 2025. Surveys were conducted over the phone with adults in Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, […]
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Methodology
Pew Research Center conducted random probability-based surveys among a total of 10,390 adults (ages 18 and older) in five places: Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. Interviewing in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan was carried out under the direction of Langer Research Associates, and interviewing in Hong Kong and Vietnam was carried out […]
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International views of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are much more negative than positive.
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International Opinion on Global Threats
Adults across 25 countries see the spread of false information online, the condition of the global economy and terrorism as major threats today.
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In most countries surveyed, around nine-in-ten or more adults are online. In South Korea, 99% of adults use the internet.
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Most people in 35 countries see the UN favorably in 2024, but views have dipped in some places
A median of 58% across 35 countries have a favorable view of the organization, while 31% have a negative view.
