Democratic Party at 41.8% and People Power Party at 41.1% in Latest Poll

by Lee da hui Posted : June 8, 2026, 10:24Updated : June 8, 2026, 10:24
Jeong Cheong-rae, chairman of the Democratic Party's election committee, holds a press conference at the National Assembly on June 4.
Jeong Cheong-rae, chairman of the Democratic Party's election committee, holds a press conference at the National Assembly on June 4. [Photo=Yonhap News]
A recent poll indicates that the support gap between the Democratic Party and the People Power Party has narrowed to within the margin of error for the first time in five months.
According to a survey conducted by Realmeter on June 4-5, commissioned by Energy Economy News, the Democratic Party garnered 41.8% support, while the People Power Party received 41.1%. The Democratic Party's support decreased by 3.1 percentage points, whereas the People Power Party saw an increase of 2.6 percentage points.
Realmeter noted, "Although the Democratic Party secured victories in 12 local government elections, it failed to reclaim the symbolic Seoul mayoralty. Losses in key battlegrounds, such as Busan North and Pyeongtaek, have highlighted a significant departure of moderate voters and those in their 30s."
Regarding the People Power Party, Realmeter stated, "The party has established itself as a focal point for government oversight, particularly in Seoul, and has maintained control in critical battlegrounds like Pyeongtaek and the Daegu mayoralty. This trend has led to increased support among voters aged 70 and older, as well as conservative groups."
Support for the Justice Innovation Party stands at 2.8%, while the Reform Party has 2.5%, and the Progressive Party trails with 1.1%. The proportion of undecided voters is 7.6%.
The survey utilized a wireless automated response method. The margin of error is ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level, with a response rate of 5.6%. For more details, please refer to the Central Election Survey Deliberation Commission's website.



* This article has been translated by AI.