South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating has increased to 60% this week, as per a recent poll. The positive sentiment towards his diplomacy contributed to this rise, with 33% holding a negative view, down from the previous survey. Diplomacy was highlighted as the top reason for positive assessments, followed by leadership in managing the economy and livelihood issues.
Lee’s recent state visit to China played a significant role in boosting his approval rating. During the visit, he engaged in summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping to strengthen economic ties and coordinate peace efforts concerning North Korea. The positive assessments were particularly influenced by his diplomatic efforts during this visit.
The ruling Democratic Party received an approval rating of 45%, while the main opposition People Power Party stood at 26%. The survey, conducted on 1,000 respondents aged 18 and over, had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. President Lee is also scheduled to visit Japan’s Nara prefecture for summit talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to enhance bilateral ties.
