Attitudes toward U.S. Relationships with North Korea and China

Introduction

The aim in conducting the Attitudes toward U.S. Relationships with North Korea and China study was to understand Americans’ knowledge about the Korean War as well as understand their feelings about working with countries like North Korea and China to change the climate of their relationship with the United States.

topline findings

Similar to last year’s Harris Poll/American Friends Service Committee survey and a 2021 American Friends Service Committee/IPSOS poll, Americans continue to believe the U.S. government should work with other countries to strengthen our relationships and reduce tensions. Additionally, majorities of Americans are, once again, in favor of lifting U.S. imposed sanctions for various reasons. 

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Methodology

The 2025 survey was conducted online within the United States between February 10 – 12, 2025, among 2,076 adults (aged 18 and over) by The Harris Poll on behalf of AFSC via its Harris On Demand omnibus product. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.