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President Lee Jae Myung speaks at a youth-related event held at the Blue House in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Aug. 28.

Lee’s approval falls below 40 percent for first time amid housing frustrations, political controversies

Realmeter’s latest survey shows President Lee Jae Myung’s support slipping for a seventh straight week as disapproval rises.

2026.8.31

Lee's approval rating falls below 40% for 1st time

President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating fell to 38.9 percent amid dissatisfaction over housing policy and other controversies, a Realmeter poll found.

2026.8.31

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Lee's approval rating sinks to new low: Poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval fell to 40.2 percent amid housing policy disputes, security concerns and widening political tensions.

2026.8.24

Lee Jae-myung speaks at a podium during a Liberation Day ceremony in Seoul.

Lee’s approval continues to slide for 5th week to hit new low of 43%

The president’s favorability rating fell to 43 percent, a 0.3 percentage point slide from the previous week, according to Realmeter.

2026.8.17

President's approval rating sinks to record low

Widespread dissatisfaction with President Lee Jae Myung's housing policies has torpedoed his once soaring poll numbers, dropping public approval below 50 percent for the first time.

2026.8.13

Lee's approval rating sinks to lowest point since taking office

President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating fell to 43.3 percent for a fourth straight week amid backlash over tax and legal policy changes, a Realmeter poll found.

2026.8.10

President Lee Jae Myung speaks at a ministerial briefing held at the Blue House in central Seoul on Aug. 5.

Young women fueled President Lee's rise. Now they're turning away.

Polls and voter interviews show weakening support among women in their 20s and 30s as frustration grows over housing, stocks and women’s rights.

2026.8.7

Challenges greet President Lee upon return as approval sinks below 50 percent (KOR)

After his deal-filled trip to the United States and South America, President Lee Jae Myung must now confront falling approval ratings, market turmoil and backlash over his administration's legal reforms.

2026.8.5

Challenges greet President Lee upon return as approval sinks below 50 percent

2026.8.4

Lee’s approval rating hits lowest level since taking office at 45.9%

The drop was attributed to the plunge in the stock market and a push by the president’s party to reform prosecutorial authority.

2026.8.3