President Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level: poll

President Lee Jae Myung experienced a minor uptick in his approval rating, settling at 39 percent following a period of decline, according to a weekly poll conducted by Gallup Korea. The survey, which polled 1,003 individuals aged 18 and above over the course of Tuesday to Thursday, noted a 2 percentage point increase in positive assessments of Lee's performance compared to the previous week.

This rise represented a slight recovery from a record low of 37 percent, which was recorded in the preceding two Gallup polls, following a continuous decline since late August.

Disapproval of Lee's management of state affairs rose by 1 percentage point on a week-to-week basis, reaching 52 percent. Among those who expressed positive views on Lee's performance, 20 percent cited diplomacy as a key factor, while 11 percent pointed to economic and livelihood issues. Real estate policies and economic concerns were also frequently mentioned by those who disapproved of Lee's actions.

Support for the governing Democratic Party of Korea climbed 1 percentage point to 36 percent, marking the lowest point since Lee assumed office last week. Meanwhile, backing for the main opposition People Power Party remained unchanged.