Lee Jae-myung faces declining approval ratings amid regional development push

Lee Jae-myung approval ratings regional development local autonomy Nepal floods

President Lee Jae-myung is facing declining approval ratings, with recent polls showing his positive rating falling to the 30% range, specifically 38.9% in one survey and 36.5% in another. Negative sentiment remains high, reaching as much as 62.0% in some reports. In response to these trends, the administration has emphasized the need for balanced national development to combat the crisis of regional extinction and metropolitan overcrowding.

During recent meetings with local government leaders, including the 10th Central-Local Cooperation Meeting, President Lee stressed that central and local governments must act as a 'one team' to ensure sustainable growth. Key discussions included the '3 Mega Projects' and the '5 Poles 3 Special Zones' strategy to reorganize the national industrial map. Local leaders, such as Incheon Mayor Park Chan-dae and Gyeonggi Governor Chu Mi-ae, have called for increased fiscal autonomy and structural tax reforms to support regional growth.

Additionally, the President has prioritized the search and rescue efforts for South Korean citizens missing following recent floods in Nepal, ordering all available means to be used to ensure their safe return.

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Andong · Blue House · Blue House · Democratic Party of Korea · Han Byeong-do · Kim Min-seok · Lee Jae-myung · Nepal · Park Chan-dae · South Korea

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[● 2 SOURCES] Floor leader Han Byeong-do committed to processing key legislation and budgets within the year.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kim Min-seok has rapidly established approximately 10 direct organizations under the party leader's office.
[● 4 SOURCES] Kim Min-seok pledged to lead an effective Democratic Party leadership to support the administration.
[● 7 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung emphasized unity between the party, the government, and the Blue House.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kim Min-seok issued warnings regarding the disclosure of confidential supreme committee discussions.
[● 5 SOURCES] Floor Leader Han Byeong-do committed to processing key legislative tasks and budgets within the year.
[● 3 SOURCES] Kim Min-seok issued warnings regarding the disclosure of confidential meeting information. www.mbn.co.kr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kim Min-seok has rapidly established approximately 10 direct party organizations within his first week.
[● 3 SOURCES] Han Byeong-do aims to process the Mega Special Zone Act and budget within the legal period.
[● 4 SOURCES] Kim Min-seok identified six major abuses in police investigations to be eradicated, including evidence concealment and unauthorized closure of cases. www.mbn.co.kr · www.idaegu.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kim Min-seok stated the leadership would work to ensure the President has no worries regarding administration.
[● 5 SOURCES] The Democratic Party leadership held a supreme committee meeting in Andong, Gyeongbuk, to address regional issues. www.idaegu.com · www.mbn.co.kr