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Korea JoongAng Daily

Lee's approval rating drops amid special counsel bill controversy

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating slipped to 61 percent this week, a poll showed Friday, amid controversy over a ruling party-proposed special counsel bill that could potentially allow the withdrawal of indictments linked to him.

2026-05-15

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 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

'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 edges up to 54.5%: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 54.5 percent last week amid the bullish stock market and a move to stabilize the property market, a survey showed Monday.

2026-02-02

Lee's approval rating edges down to 53.1%

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating inched down to 53.1 percent last week, a survey showed Monday. The survey by Realmeter showed the positive assessment of Lee's overall performance retreated 3.7 percentage points.

2026-01-19

Lee's approval rating inches up to 54.1%: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose slightly to 54.1 percent, a survey showed Monday, buoyed by upbeat stock markets and record exports last year.

2026-01-05

Lee's approval rating edges down to 53.2%: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating inched down to 53.2 percent last week, a survey showed Monday, effectively staying flat for the seventh week in a row.

2025-12-29

Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings in holiday speech

In a rare evening address from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump boasted on Wednesday of his accomplishments and blamed his Democratic predecessor for soaring consumer prices as his party braces for a tough midterm election next year.

2025-12-18