President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating is sliding after a strong start to his presidency. A Gallup Korea poll released Friday put his state-affairs approval at 42 percent, with 50 percent negative, the lowest Gallup reading so far. The editorial says the drop reflects rising public discontent over livelihoods, housing, reform delays and security concerns. It argues the administration must show its policy goals can deliver results.
President Lee Jae Myung shakes hands with a visitor at Cheong Wa Dae, Friday, where he explained the government's policies to support young adults. Yonhap
President Lee Jae Myung, whose approval ratings remained in the high 60 percent range for much of his first year in office, is now seeing the numbers slide. The decline has been faster than expected, suggesting that public discontent with his administration is growing, despite beginning on a high note following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
A Gallup Korea poll released Friday showed the approval rating over Lee's handling of state affairs has fallen to 42 percent, while 50 percent had a negative assessment. It was the lowest approval rating for the president in a Gallup poll to date.
