Anti-China sentiment grows in Korea, fueled by politics and sour relations

Anti-China sentiment is on the rise in South Korea, driven by younger generations, political grievances and past disputes — fueling protests and shaping Seoul’s strained relationship with Beijing.

2025-11-26

Enmity between Koreans and Japanese recedes

Koreans and Japanese are almost as positive about each other as they were before diplomatic and trade friction flared in recent years.

2022-09-01

Koreans distrust Chinese more than Russians, Japanese

Koreans distrust China even more than Japan or Russia, according to a JoongAng Ilbo survey conducted ahead of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries.

2022-08-24

Koreans are growing much less fond of China

South Koreans harbor overwhelmingly negative opinions of China amid simmering tensions over South Korea's participation in a U.S.-led antimissile system, according to a JoongAng Ilbo survey released ahead of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

2022-08-22

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Anti-China sentiment grows in Korea, fueled by politics and sour relations

Enmity between Koreans and Japanese recedes

Koreans distrust Chinese more than Russians, Japanese

Koreans are growing much less fond of China