(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 1)

President Lee Jae Myung recently reshuffled six Cabinet ministers due to policy blunders that contributed to his declining approval ratings. The administration's controversial housing policies and property tax measures received public backlash, leading to a significant drop in Lee's job approval from 38.9% to 36.6% according to the Realmeter poll. In response, Lee must now surround himself with aides who can provide constructive criticism rather than sycophantic support.