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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

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 rises to 61%: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 61 percent this week, led by positive assessments of his diplomacy, a poll showed on Friday.

2026-01-23

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

Lee's approval rating falls to 59 percent in latest poll, a 3 percent point drop from two weeks ago

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has declined 3 percentage points to 59 percent, a survey showed Thursday. His negative assessment rose 2 percentage points to 32 percent.

2025-12-25

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

Lee's approval rating inches down to 54.3%: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating edged down to 54.3 percent last week, a survey showed Monday.

2025-12-15