Gap in approval ratings between ruling and opposition parties narrows to within 10 percentage points since the launch of the Lee Jae-myung administration
According to the results of a recently released Gallup Korea poll, the gap in approval ratings between the Democratic Party of Korea and the People Power Party has narrowed to within 10 percentage points for the first time since the launch of the Lee Jae-myung administration. In this survey, the Democratic Party of Korea recorded an approval rating of 38%, while the People Power Party recorded 30%.
Various analyses are emerging in political circles regarding the cause of this shift. In particular, it has been suggested that the recent appointment process may have influenced the change in approval ratings. Political experts evaluate these results as an important indicator showing the current trend of public opinion.
Furthermore, this survey also highlights the fact that the president's approval rating among those in their 20s has fallen into the 20% range for the first time. This suggests that the political views of the younger generation are translating into an assessment of the government's administration.
These polling results are expected to have a significant impact on future political management and the strategy formulation of each party. Public attention is now focused on what policies the ruling and opposition parties will put forward to win over the hearts of the people.