[COVER STORY] Cabinet reshuffle unlikely to lift Lee's sinking approval, experts say
President Lee Jae Myung’s reshuffle of six ministers is largely viewed as a measure to gain momentum for his policies in his second year in office, as his support rates have declined significantly in response to public dissatisfaction with policies directly linked to people's livelihoods, like real estate and stock prices. This measure, however, is unlikely to produce the desired results, as…
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President Lee Jae Myung's cabinet reshuffle, which involved replacing six key ministers, appears to have been aimed at boosting his flagging popularity and providing momentum for his policies in his second year of office. However, experts are skeptical that this move will have the desired effect, as the personnel changes are unlikely to address the root of the public's discontent.
The replacements come on Sunday, with the ministry of finance and economy, national defense, justice, SMEs and startups, gender equality and family, and land, infrastructure and transport changing hands. While there are varying opinions among analysts, many agree that the reshuffle is seen as an attempt to reset the political atmosphere as Lee's approval rating continues to drop.
A recent survey by Realmeter revealed that his approval rating has fallen to 38.9 percent, marking the first time it has dipped below the 40 percent mark. The pollster cited rising housing issues as a contributing factor to the ongoing decline in public support.
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