A new poll reveals President Lee Jae Myung maintains strong public support at 64 percent approval. Gallup Korea surveyed 1,001 adults from Tuesday through Thursday and found their rating climbed one percentage point from the previous week. Negative views held steady at 23 percent during the same period.
Lee's popularity has fluctuated slightly since taking office. His initial rating reached 64 percent three weeks after the inauguration, then rose to 65 percent during the opening week of July before dropping to 63 percent. Critics highlight his expansive welfare programs, diplomatic missteps, and questionable staff appointments as primary concerns.
The ruling Democratic Party gained momentum, with 46 percent support, a three-point increase from last week's measurement. The opposition People Power Party maintained 19 percent backing without change. Survey organizers report a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points with a 95% confidence level.
Lee's popularity has fluctuated slightly since taking office. His initial rating reached 64 percent three weeks after the inauguration, then rose to 65 percent during the opening week of July before dropping to 63 percent. Critics highlight his expansive welfare programs, diplomatic missteps, and questionable staff appointments as primary concerns.
The ruling Democratic Party gained momentum, with 46 percent support, a three-point increase from last week's measurement. The opposition People Power Party maintained 19 percent backing without change. Survey organizers report a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points with a 95% confidence level.
