Lee's approval rating remains unchanged at 43%: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating remained steady at 43% in a recent poll, despite a slight increase in his disapproval rating, according to a National Barometer Survey conducted from Monday to Wednesday. The survey, which polled 1,000 individuals aged 18 and older, revealed that Lee's disapproval rating surged 2 percentage points to 50% from the prior poll three weeks ago, marking the highest disapproval rating in an NBS poll.

When respondents were asked about the administration's direction, 43% believed the Lee government was moving in the right direction, while 50% felt it was heading in the wrong direction. Support for the ruling Democratic Party dropped 4 percentage points to 35%, while backing for the main opposition People Power Party remained unchanged at 25%.

The poll, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level, provides insight into public sentiment surrounding President Lee's administration and the political landscape.