South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s approval rating has dropped significantly to 23% this week, marking an 11 percentage point decrease compared to three weeks earlier, according to a recent poll by Gallup Korea. The negative assessment of President Yoon’s performance surged to 68%, up 10 percentage points from the previous survey. This shift indicates growing public dissatisfaction with his administration’s handling of state affairs. Support for the ruling conservative People Power Party also declined, dipping 7 percentage points to 30% compared to the fourth week of March. In contrast, the main liberal opposition Democratic Party saw its popularity rise by 2 percentage points, reaching 31%—surpassing the ruling party. Among the minor parties, the left-leaning Rebuilding Korea Party received a 14% support score this week, while the center-right New Reform Party logged a 3% approval rating. These figures suggest a dynamic political landscape with shifting allegiances among voters. The Gallup Korea poll reflects the opinions of 1,000 voters surveyed between Tuesday and Thursday. The significant changes in approval ratings and party support may have implications for future policy directions and the upcoming electoral strategies of the involved parties.
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South Korean president's approval rating drops to 23%, shows poll
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