Han Deok-su's 2 Billion Won Salary, 'Inappropriate' 63.2% vs 'Appropriate' 17.6%

Han Candidate Suitable for Prime Minister? 'Suitable' 35.3% vs 'Unsuitable' 35.2%

Prime Minister nominee Han Duck-soo responded to reporters' questions as he left the office of the 20th Presidential Transition Committee in Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 10th after announcing the eight inaugural cabinet minister nominees.
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[Asia Economy Kim Jung-wan, Intern Reporter] A survey released on the 11th revealed that about 6 out of 10 citizens view the controversy over Prime Minister nominee Han Duck-soo receiving a high fee of approximately 2 billion won for working as an advisor at Kim & Chang law firm for over four years after leaving public office as 'inappropriate.'

TBS commissioned the Korea Society Opinion Institute (KSOI) to survey 1,013 voters aged 18 and over nationwide on the 8th and 9th, asking their thoughts on the 'practice of high-ranking public officials serving as advisors or outside directors in private companies after retirement.' The results showed that 17.6% responded 'appropriate,' and 19.2% responded 'not sure.'

The response 'inappropriate' accounted for 63.2%, more than about 3.5 times the 'appropriate' responses.

When asked whether Han is suitable as Prime Minister, 35.3% said 'suitable,' and 35.2% said 'not suitable,' showing a close race within the margin of error. The reserved response 'not sure' was 29.6%.

This survey was conducted 100% via wireless automated response using safe numbers provided by the National Election Commission. The margin of error is ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level, and the response rate was 7%.

For more details, refer to the National Election Survey Deliberation Commission or the KSOI website.

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