President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating hits record low

Lee Jae-myung approval rating real estate policy South Korean politics Gallup Korea

President Lee Jae-myung is facing a significant decline in public approval, with multiple recent polls indicating his support has hit record lows. According to Gallup Korea, his job approval rating fell to 42%, while disapproval rose to a record high of 50%.

Respondents identified real estate policy as the primary driver of dissatisfaction, accounting for 27% of negative evaluations. Other concerns included the reduction of prosecutorial powers and economic issues. The decline is noted across various demographics, including the 40s and 50s age groups, which were previously considered core support bases.

Other polling data from Jowon C&I showed even lower approval figures, with the President's rating dipping into the 30% range for the first time since his inauguration. Political support also reflects this trend, with the Democratic Party at 39% and the People Power Party at 25%.

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Blue House · Democratic Party of Korea · Gallup Korea · Lee Jae-myung · People Power Party

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[● 2 SOURCES] Real estate policy was cited as the primary reason for disapproval by 27% of respondents. www.imaeil.com · biz.heraldcorp.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Support for the Democratic Party stands at 39% and the People Power Party at 25%. www.imaeil.com · biz.heraldcorp.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The President's approval rating entered the 30% range for the first time since taking office.
[● 2 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung's job approval rating reached 42% in a Gallup Korea survey. www.imaeil.com · biz.heraldcorp.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Disapproval ratings reached a record high of 50%. www.imaeil.com · biz.heraldcorp.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A separate survey by Jowon C&I reported approval at 38.9% and disapproval at 57.9%.