South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating has slightly decreased to 59%, as per a recent survey. The positive evaluation of Lee’s performance dropped by 2 percentage points, while the negative assessment increased by 2 percentage points. The ruling Democratic Party’s approval rating rose by 1 percentage point to 40%, whereas support for the main Opposition People Power Party declined by 3 percentage points to 20%.
On the topic of relations with China, 50% of respondents believe South Korea should strengthen ties with Beijing, while 41% think Seoul should maintain a distance. Regarding Japan, 65% support enhancing bilateral relations further, while 31% suggest caution in improving ties. The survey, conducted by various pollsters, involved 1,001 individuals aged 18 and above, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.
President Lee Jae Myung expressed intentions to facilitate North Korea-US talks and create conditions for inter-Korean dialogue during a recent press conference. He emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula and revive the September 19 military agreement for peace and trust-building. Lee emphasized a pragmatic approach towards North Korea, focusing on denuclearization and peaceful coexistence.
