Japan Public Opinion Korean Peninsula Peace 2025: Shocking Disconnect from Global Trends

While the world pushes for stability, Japan stands alone in its skepticism toward Korean Peninsula peace efforts. According to a report released Tuesday by the Korea Institute for National Unification, only 36.7% of Japanese citizens support diplomatic efforts for peace—a figure that's significantly lower than the global average.

Japan Public Opinion Korean Peninsula Peace 2025: Lowest Support Across All Metrics

The survey, conducted from August 11-18, 2025, polled 1,000 respondents in seven countries including Germany, Sweden, and Poland, along with 2,000 in the United States. Japan recorded the lowest figures across the board, with only 25.8% favoring economic support and a mere 12.7% backing military aid. In contrast, support for diplomatic solutions in the other seven nations ranged from 63.8% to 76.6%.

US Alliance Holds Firm Despite 'America First' Policy

Interestingly, 52.1% of Americans still support military aid for the peninsula, even as President Donald Trump intensifies his 'America First' agenda in his second term. When it comes to the issue of Korean unification, Japan was the only country where approval fell below the 40% mark, sitting at just 29.3%. This data highlights a growing psychological gap between Japan and its peers regarding regional security.