Changes in President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating and Future Tasks for State Administration
According to recent monthly integrated data from Gallup Korea, the period when President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating was at its highest since taking office was April 2026. At that time, the positive assessment rate was 66%, while the negative assessment rate was recorded at 24%.
However, concerns have recently been raised in political circles regarding the difficulties in state administration following the shift in approval ratings. Some analysts suggest that the decline in approval ratings could lead to an early lame-duck period, and there is a growing chorus of voices calling for policy decisions to prevent this.
Experts advise that the President must make several critical decisions to reverse the current trend in approval ratings. In particular, restoring the people's livelihood economy and strengthening communication with the public are seen as key elements in maintaining the momentum of state governance.
Public attention is focused on how the Lee Jae-myung administration will seek to change its approach to state management moving forward. Future trends in approval ratings are expected to vary depending on how the government resolves the political challenges it currently faces.