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President Lee's approval rating returns to 67 percent amid support for diplomatic efforts

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose back to its previous high of 67 percent amid positive public sentiment over his diplomacy, a poll showed Friday.

2026-04-24

Lee's approval rating edges down to 66 percent

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating inched down slightly for the first time in three weeks to 66 percent, a poll showed Friday.

2026-04-17

Lee's approval rating falls for first time in five weeks: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell slightly last week from a week earlier, marking its first decline in five weeks, a survey showed on Monday. Lee's approval rating stood at 61.2 percent, down 1 percentage point from the previous week.

2026-04-06

Lee's approval rating falls to 65% after reaching highest level: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to 65 percent after reaching its highest level for three consecutive weeks, a poll showed on Friday.

2026-03-27

Lee's approval rating up for third consecutive week: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose for the third consecutive week to 62.2 percent, driven by positive assessments of his livelihood-related policies and response to the Middle East crisis, a survey showed on Monday.

2026-03-23

President Lee's approval rating hits 67%, highest level since taking office: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating climbed to 67 percent, marking the highest level since he took office, a survey showed Friday.

2026-03-20

Lee's approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating climbed to 66 percent, marking its highest level since he took office last June, a survey showed on Friday.

2026-03-13

'A new kind of president': U.S. foreign affairs magazine praises Lee for high approval ratings, governing style

A U.S.-based foreign affairs magazine depicted President Lee Jae Myung as “a new kind of president” on Friday, attributing his high approval ratings to his administrative competence.

2026-03-07

Lee's approval rating falls for first time in 6 weeks: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell slightly last week from a week earlier, marking its first decline in six weeks, a survey showed on Monday.

2026-03-02

Survey reveals Lee's approval rating on the rise for 4th consecutive week

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 58.2 percent last week, a survey showed Monday, amid a strong stock rally and the government's efforts to stabilize the housing market.

2026-02-23