Lee's approval hits 40% in poll, first since early Sept.

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Lee's approval hits 40% in poll, first since early Sept.

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 40 percent, the first time since early September, according to a Gallup Korea survey of 1,001 adults conducted Oct. 20-22. Yonhap reports the rating marks a recovery to the 40% range after seven weeks, with support rising for two consecutive weeks. The Korea Times notes the poll showed gains among voters in their 50s and in the Chungcheong region. Separately, the same poll found 34% support and 39% opposition to the impeachment of Cho Hee-dae, though this is a separate matter from Lee's approval.

Lee's approval rating hits 40% for 1st time since early September: poll Korea Times · 2026-10-23
李대통령 지지율 7주만에 40%대... 조희대 탄핵 찬성 34% 반대 39% 조선일보 · 2026-10-23
Lee's approval rating hits 40 pct for 1st time since early Sept.: poll Yonhap · 2026-10-23
李 대통령 지지율 40%선 회복…50대·충청 결집 한국경제 · 2026-10-23

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