President Lee Jae-myung's approval hits record low of 43.0%

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President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen to 43.0%, marking a five-week consecutive decline and reaching its lowest level since his inauguration. According to Realmeter polling, negative evaluations have risen to 54.1%. Analysts attribute this decline to public dissatisfaction regarding real estate tax reforms and controversies surrounding youth housing policies.

While the President's approval has dipped, a decoupling effect has been observed in party support. The Democratic Party's support rose to 47.9%, while the People Power Party's support fell to 33.1%.

Simultaneously, political tension has escalated regarding potential constitutional reforms. President Lee has expressed interest in changing the presidential term to a 4-year dual-term system. While some lawmakers suggest that a clear declaration that he will not seek re-election could facilitate bipartisan discussions, opposition parties have criticized the move as a strategic attempt to bypass judicial risks.

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Democratic Party of Korea · Gallup Korea · Japan · Lee Jae-myung · People Power Party · Realmeter · South Korea

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[○ 1 SOURCE] In his Liberation Day speech, President Lee expressed a desire for a future-oriented relationship with Japan based on mutual trust.
[● 2 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung reaffirmed his stance on changing the presidential term to a 4-year dual-term system via social media. www.hani.co.kr · www.seoul.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating reached 43.0%, marking a five-week consecutive decline and a record low since his inauguration. www.imaeil.com · www.mbn.co.kr · www.newstomato.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The negative evaluation of the President's performance rose to 54.1%. www.imaeil.com · www.mbn.co.kr · www.newstomato.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Realmeter attributed the decline in approval to policy confusion regarding real estate tax reforms and controversy over comments regarding youth housing. www.imaeil.com · www.mbn.co.kr · www.newstomato.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Democratic Party's support rose to 47.9%, while the People Power Party's support fell to 33.1%. www.imaeil.com · www.mbn.co.kr · www.newstomato.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Representative Kim Tae-ho suggested that the opposition should join constitutional reform talks if the President clarifies he will not seek re-election. www.hani.co.kr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Opposition parties criticized the push for constitutional reform as an attempt to circumvent the President's judicial risks. www.seoul.co.kr