Table 2. General characteristics of the respondents in Korea and the U.S.
| Classification | Korean (n = 279) | U.S. (n = 347) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 127 (45.5) | 161 (46.4) | |
| Female | 152 (54.5) | 186 (53.6) | |
| Age | |||
| 20s | 205 (73.5) | 31 (8.9) | |
| 30s | 59 (21.1) | 61 (17.6) | |
| 40s | 9 (3.2) | 45 (13.0) | |
| 50s | 6 (2.2) | 210 (60.5) | |
| Education | |||
| Less than high school | 3 (1.1) | 0 (0.0) | |
| Currently attending college | 149 (53.4) | 2 (0.5) | |
| Bachelor's degree | 84 (30.1) | 195 (56.2) | |
| Currently attending graduate school | 31 (11.1) | 3 (0.9) | |
| Graduate degree(s) | 12 (4.3) | 147 (42.4) | |
| Household monthly income1) | |||
| Less than $20,000 | 56 (20.1) | 4 (1.2) | |
| $20,000 to $29,999 | 27 (9.7) | 4 (1.2) | |
| $30,000 to $39,999 | 30 (10.8) | 8 (2.3) | |
| $40,000 to $49,999 | 28 (10.0) | 18 (5.1) | |
| $50,000 to $59,999 | 24 (8.6) | 16 (4.6) | |
| $60,000 or above | 114 (40.9) | 297 (85.6) | |
Values are presented as number (%).
1)U.S. $1 = 1,150 Korean won.