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According to a public opinion poll by Japan's FNN, the approval rate for same-sex marriage among Japanese people was 71%, with an opposition rate of 19.6%.

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According to a survey by Korea Research, the approval rate for same-sex marriage in Korea was 31%, while the opposition rate was 53%. Looking at the intensity: among supporters, 6% 'strongly support' and 25% 'somewhat support.' Among opponents, 28% 'strongly oppose' and 25% 'somewhat oppose.' Next is a poll on homosexuality by generation.

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In Japan, for the 20s: 91.4% approve, 5.8% oppose; 30s: 88.8% approve, 6.9% oppose; 40s: 79% approve, 15.6% oppose; 50s: 75.9% approve, 18.1% oppose; 60s: 64.3% approve, 20.1% oppose; 70s and older: 47% approve, 36.5% oppose.

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Even among supporters of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which is classified as a conservative party, 58% approve of same-sex marriage. Korea's stats are as follows:

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Korea 20s: 48% approve, 39% oppose; 30s: 37% approve, 44% oppose; 40s: 34% approve, 46% oppose; 50s: 29% approve, 53% oppose; 60s and older: 18% approve, 70% oppose. Comparing Korea vs Japan by generation: Korean 20s (48% approve) vs Japanese 20s (91.4% approve). Korean 30s (37% approve) vs Japanese 30s (88.8% approve). Korean 40s (34% approve) vs Japanese 40s (79% approve). Korean 50s (29% approve) vs Japanese 50s (75.9% approve). Korean 60s+ (18% approve) vs Japanese 60s (64.3% approve). Japanese 70s+ (47% approve) (No data for Korean 70s). TL;DR: Korean 20-somethings are more conservative than Japanese 70-somethings.