# South Korean presidential candidate preference trends

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-presidential-candidate-preference-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-27T23:45:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Public opinion polls indicate shifting preferences among potential presidential candidates in South Korea. Early polling showed Han Dong-hoon leading with approximately 18.8% preference, followed by Jang Dong-hyuk and Kim Min-seok. During this period, President Lee faced significant dissatisfaction, with disapproval ratings reaching as high as 61.4%.

Subsequent polling by Hangil Research revealed a tightening race within the conservative camp. Han Dong-hoon recorded a 14.0% preference, closely followed by Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon at 13.7%. While Jang Dong-hyuk maintained a strong presence among the conservative base, the progressive camp showed more fragmented support, with Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok leading progressive figures at 9.5%.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Han Dong-hoon and Oh Se-hoon lead conservative presidential preference poll

A Hangil Research poll shows Han Dong-hoon (14.0%) and Oh Se-hoon (13.7%) in a tight race for conservative presidential preference, while Kim Min-seok leads the progressive camp with 9.5%.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/han-dong-hoon-and-oh-se-hoon-lead-conservative-presidential-preference-poll

### 2026-10-06: Han Dong-hoon leads presidential candidate preference in recent polls

Polls show Han Dong-hoon leading in presidential candidate preference, while President Lee faces high disapproval ratings.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/han-dong-hoon-leads-presidential-candidate-preference-in-recent-polls

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Cite as: South Korean presidential candidate preference trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-presidential-candidate-preference-trends