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President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 40 percent for the first time since early September, according to a Gallup Korea survey of 1,001 people conducted from Tuesday through Thursday, Yonhap and the Korea Times report. Chosun Ilbo notes this marks a return to the 40% range after seven weeks, with two consecutive weeks of gains, and Hanguk Kyungje highlights support consolidating among voters in their 50s and in the Chungcheong region. The same poll found 34% support and 39% opposition to the impeachment of Cho Hee-dae, Chosun adds.