President Lee Jae-myung faces record low approval ratings

Lee Jae-myung approval ratings political reform Democratic Party People Power Party

President Lee Jae-myung is facing a significant political challenge as his approval rating has dropped to 33.8%, the lowest since his inauguration. According to Realmeter polling, negative sentiment has risen to 63.3%. This decline coincides with a shift in party support, where the People Power Party (42.1%) has overtaken the Democratic Party (36.1%) in popularity.

In response to internal criticism from progressive factions regarding a perceived retreat in reform efforts, President Lee has publicly defended his agenda. He emphasized that he has never abandoned his reform goals but warned against 'radical incitement' that could obstruct progress through excessive speed or lack of consensus. This comes amid tensions over judicial reforms and personnel appointments.

Separately, marking the fourth anniversary of the Sindang Station stalking murder, President Lee addressed the need for stronger state intervention in protecting victims. He pledged that the government would continue to refine protection systems and ensure that crime response for women and youth remains robust during the ongoing separation of investigation and prosecution powers.

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Cho Kuk · Democratic Party of Korea · Lee Jae-myung · People Power Party · Realmeter

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[● 3 SOURCES] President Lee's approval rating fell to 33.8%, marking a nine-week decline and a post-inauguration low. www.hidomin.com · www.kgnews.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] President Lee warned against radical incitement that causes resistance and obstructs reform efforts. www.imaeil.com · www.seoul.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] President Lee emphasized that the state should focus on stopping perpetrators rather than forcing victims to hide. www.mbn.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] Negative evaluation of the President's performance rose to 63.3%. www.hidomin.com · www.kgnews.co.kr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cho Kuk criticized the strategy of restructuring the support base around a 'New Lee Jae-myung' as a cause for the declining approval ratings.
[● 2 SOURCES] The People Power Party's support reached 42.1%, while the Democratic Party's support fell to 36.1%. www.hidomin.com
[● 3 SOURCES] President Lee pledged that crime response for women and youth will remain stable during the separation of investigation and prosecution powers. www.mbn.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung stated he has never abandoned the goals and values of reform. www.imaeil.com · www.seoul.co.kr