Much of the research on a potential East Asian Community focuses on possible norms and institutions, downplaying the importance of public opinion. This study focuses specifically on how the Korean public views the prospects for an EAC at an individual level. Using data from a 2013 survey, I investigate three hypotheses related to economic interdependence, security concerns, and cultural similarity taken from previous research in the European Union and apply them to the situation of Korea. Three additional hypotheses related to national identity, the generational gap and historical issues are also included to reflect the particular context of Korea. Statistical results reveal that, all things being equal, national identity, the perceived cultural similarity between countries and awareness of historical issues have an impact on attitudes towards the establishment of an EAC. It is also found that the democratization generation is less likely to be optimistic about an EAC, while the post-politicization generation, especially those in their twenties, is more likely to be positive about the future prospects of such a community.