Lee's approval rating falls; his office says will prioritize economy, livelihoods

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has dipped below the 40 percent mark, according to a poll released on Wednesday, leading to his office's pledge to prioritize the economy and people's livelihoods. Conducted by Jowon C&I, the survey of 2,001 voters found that 38.9 percent viewed the state administration positively, while 57.9 percent had a negative view.

This marks a 4 percentage-point decline from the previous survey. In response, the presidential office announced that it will focus on improving people's lives and the economy, pledging to make meaningful progress and carefully review its state administration. The poll had a 95 percent confidence level with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.2 percentage points.

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