Lee Jae‑myung Approval Falls to 51%, Lowest Since Inauguration

Growing concern over the economy, including rising prices and a weak won, has pushed disapproval into the 40s and increased political pressure on the government.

Overview

A Korea Gallup poll published June 26 found President Lee Jae‑myung’s approval rating at 51%, a six-point drop from the June 12 survey and the lowest of his presidency.
The poll showed disapproval rising to 41%, marking the first time Lee’s unapproval has reached the 40 percent range.
Voters named economic issues—slowing growth, higher prices and a weakening won—as the leading reasons for disapproval, overtaking earlier complaints about election management and ballot‑paper shortages.
Party support in the same survey put the ruling Democratic Party at 41% and the main opposition People Power Party at 27%, underscoring the government’s lead but signaling voter unease.
The move from election‑administration grievances to economic anxiety raises stakes for Lee’s team because persistent price and currency problems could shift voter behavior in future local and national contests.