South Korea’s newly inaugurated President Lee Jae Myung has begun his term with a more favorable public reception compared to recent past leaders, as optimism grows regarding economic recovery following a period of political instability.
According to a weekly tracking poll released on Friday by Gallup Korea, Lee’s approval rating currently stands at 64%. This figure exceeds the 52% approval rating recorded for former President Yoon Suk Yeol at the beginning of his presidency in 2022.
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Lee Starts Term With 64% Rating on South Korea Recovery Optimism
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae Myung started his presidency with a higher approval rating than recent predecessors, as hopes for an economic recovery rise after months of political turbulence. n nLee’s approval rating stood at 64% in a weekly tracking poll released Friday by Gallup Korea, surpassing the 52% registered by former President Yoon Suk Yeol when he first took office in 2022.