Lee's warning signs
President Lee Jae Myung’s government is facing an unmistakable warning from the public. A single opinion poll should never be treated as a verdict on a government, but the recent trend is difficult to dismiss. More importantly, the erosion of support is becoming visible among politically decisive groups, including moderates, younger voters and residents of the Seoul metropolitan area. A poll…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is encountering a stark warning from the public, according to recent trends. A poll conducted by Cho Won C&I from Saturday to Monday revealed a concerning dip in Lee's approval rating, with 42.9 percent of respondents expressing positive views and 54.1 percent disapproving. This is a significant shift, as his approval rating had previously fallen by 4.5 percentage points and disapproval had risen by 4.6 points compared to the last survey.
The decline in support is particularly evident among younger voters and moderates, groups that are crucial for a president's political success. Even among voters in their 40s, a demographic historically supportive of Lee, disapproval now outweighs approval. The situation is dire in Seoul, where Lee's approval rating stands at just 37.2 percent, with 59.5 percent disapproving. In neighboring Incheon and Gyeonggi provinces, disapproval also exceeds 50 percent, further highlighting the erosion of support for the government.
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