A recent public opinion poll indicates that President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating for his administration has dropped by 9 percentage points in the past three weeks.
The nationwide survey, conducted by Embrain Public, K-Stat Research, Korea Research, and Hankook Research from June 8 to 10, revealed that 57% of respondents rated Lee's governance positively, down from the previous survey. The percentage of negative evaluations rose to 33%, an increase of 9 percentage points.
By age group, fewer than half of respondents in their 20s, 30s, and those over 70 gave positive evaluations, while the remaining age groups reported over 50% approval. Among those in their 30s, 48% approved and 45% disapproved. Ideologically, approval ratings were high among progressives and moderates at 91% and 56%, respectively, but only 45% of conservatives approved, with 55% disapproving.
When asked about the need for a national investigation into the shortage of ballots during local elections, 85% responded that it was necessary, while 11% disagreed.
In terms of specific policy areas, the highest approval rating was for welfare policies at 62%, while real estate policies received the lowest at 40%. Foreign policy garnered a 55% approval rating, economic policy received 47%, and North Korea policy was rated at 45%.
Regarding party support, the Democratic Party stands at 41%, while the People Power Party is at 25%. Compared to the last survey, the Democratic Party's support has decreased by 4 percentage points, while the People Power Party has increased by 5 percentage points. The Justice Reform Party received 2%, the Reform Party 3%, and the Progressive Party 2%.
The NBS survey was conducted through telephone interviews using virtual mobile numbers (100%). For more details, please refer to the website of the National Election Opinion Survey Deliberation Commission.
The nationwide survey, conducted by Embrain Public, K-Stat Research, Korea Research, and Hankook Research from June 8 to 10, revealed that 57% of respondents rated Lee's governance positively, down from the previous survey. The percentage of negative evaluations rose to 33%, an increase of 9 percentage points.
By age group, fewer than half of respondents in their 20s, 30s, and those over 70 gave positive evaluations, while the remaining age groups reported over 50% approval. Among those in their 30s, 48% approved and 45% disapproved. Ideologically, approval ratings were high among progressives and moderates at 91% and 56%, respectively, but only 45% of conservatives approved, with 55% disapproving.
When asked about the need for a national investigation into the shortage of ballots during local elections, 85% responded that it was necessary, while 11% disagreed.
In terms of specific policy areas, the highest approval rating was for welfare policies at 62%, while real estate policies received the lowest at 40%. Foreign policy garnered a 55% approval rating, economic policy received 47%, and North Korea policy was rated at 45%.
Regarding party support, the Democratic Party stands at 41%, while the People Power Party is at 25%. Compared to the last survey, the Democratic Party's support has decreased by 4 percentage points, while the People Power Party has increased by 5 percentage points. The Justice Reform Party received 2%, the Reform Party 3%, and the Progressive Party 2%.
The NBS survey was conducted through telephone interviews using virtual mobile numbers (100%). For more details, please refer to the website of the National Election Opinion Survey Deliberation Commission.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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