AJP Asia Intelligence Agency

Lee's approval rating slips to 39%

SEOUL, November 13 (AJP) - President Lee Jae Myung's job approval rating fell 2 percentage points to 39 percent, while disapproval remained unchanged at 50 percent, a Gallup Korea poll showed on Friday. Real estate policy was the most frequently cited reason for disapproval, accounting for 17 percent, followed by the economy and livelihoods at 15 percent and ethical issues and his avoidance of his own trial at 12 percent.

Among supporters, the economy and livelihoods were the leading reason for approval at 19 percent, followed by diplomacy at 17 percent. Approval was highest among voters in their 50s at 58 percent, while those in their 30s recorded the lowest rate at 23 percent. The nationwide survey of over 1,000 adults was conducted earlier this week.

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