PPP must seek drastic change
Approval ratings for the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) fell to the 30 percent range, a recent Gallup poll found, reflecting voter skepticism about how the party is handling issues related to livelihood and economic issues. In these circumstances, an opposition party would normally be expected to enjoy a rebound in its own approval ratings, but the same poll, released Friday, showed that…
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has experienced a decline in approval ratings, dropping into the low 30s according to a recent Gallup poll. This drop in approval ratings could be attributed to voter skepticism regarding the party's ability to address economic and livelihood issues. However, the People Power Party (PPP), the ruling party's main opposition, has also suffered, with its approval rating falling to 25 percent.
Approval ratings in the low 20s are considered dismal. The PPP's struggles can be traced back to its leadership under Jang Dong-hyuk, who has faced calls for his resignation. The party has been plagued by internal resistance, including Jang's sudden hospitalizations and the use of the party's ethics committee against members who have challenged his leadership.
Furthermore, Jang has remained an ambiguous figure, offering little in terms of a clear political platform or substantive policy agenda. When confronted with renouncing former President Yoon Suk Yeol for his controversial actions, Jang has remained silent.
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