South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval ratings fluctuate in recent polls

Recent public opinion polls show varying trends in President Lee Jae-myung’s approval ratings and political party support in South Korea.

A poll by Han-gil Research reported a 35.8% approval rating for the President, with 62.5% expressing disapproval. The survey noted that disapproval was highest among those in their 30s (70.6%) and in the Seoul region (70.4%). In terms of party support, the Democratic Party led with 37.1%, while the People Power Party followed at 26.9%.

Conversely, a survey conducted by the Korea Society Opinion Research (KSOI) indicated a rebound in the President’s approval rating to 38.5%, up 2.6 percentage points from the previous period. This increase was attributed to the resolution of personnel controversies and the President’s stances on key issues. KSOI noted that support rose particularly among moderates and those in their 50s. In this poll, the People Power Party saw a significant rise to 37.7%, bringing it within the margin of error of the Democratic Party, which held 36.3%.