Opposition to Incumbent President's Re-election Bid at 61.7%

By LEE KEONHEE Posted : August 20, 2026, 21:20 Updated : August 20, 2026, 21:20

As the government and National Assembly express their intent to pursue constitutional amendments, public opposition to allowing the incumbent president to run for re-election is nearly double that of support.


On August 20, Realmeter released a poll conducted from August 18 to 19, surveying 1,017 individuals aged 18 and older nationwide. The results showed that 46.0% supported a constitutional amendment for a four-year re-election system or term limits, while 50.9% opposed it, with 3.1% unsure. The responses fell within the margin of error.


However, when asked whether the amendment should apply to the current president, allowing for re-election, 61.7% opposed this idea, while only 34.7% supported it.


This survey was conducted using a random digit dialing (RDD) method with 100% mobile sampling, achieving a response rate of 3.7%. The margin of error is ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. More details can be found on the website of the National Election Survey Deliberation Commission.





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