Lee's approval rating hits new low amid controversy over Cabinet reshuffle: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has hit a new low, according to a recent poll conducted by Realmeter for the EKN newspaper. The rating dropped to 33.8 percent, down 3.6 percentage points from the previous week, while his disapproval rating increased to 63.3 percent, a 3.8 percentage point rise. The decline is attributed to negative public sentiment over the recent Cabinet reshuffle, the possible deployment of military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over real estate policies.

The poll also noted a significant drop in support among liberal voters and those in their 20s, with the latter group's support falling by 10.2 percentage points. Controversies surrounding Lee's picks for justice minister and gender equality minister have also contributed to the decline in approval ratings.

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