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Lee Jae Myung's Approval Rating Rises to 39 Percent After Dipping to Record Low

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating increased to 39 percent, according to a Gallup Korea poll, marking a slight recovery from a record low of 37 percent. The rise followed weeks of decline, with the poll conducted from Tuesday through Thursday involving 1,003 people aged 18 and older. Yonhap News Agency and the Korea Herald reported the uptick, though they differed in the specifics of the figures provided.

According to the Korea Herald, President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose slightly to 39 percent, up 2 percentage points from the previous week. The poll, conducted by Gallup Korea, was published on October 16, 2026, and showed a slight recovery from a record low of 37 percent recorded in the previous two Gallup polls. The survey involved 1,003 people aged 18 and older, with results indicating a downward trend in approval since late August. Yonhap News Agency reported the rise in Lee's approval rating after it dipped to its lowest level, but did not provide specific figures. The Korea Herald provided the exact figure of 39 percent and detailed the methodology of the survey, while Yonhap omitted these details. The Korea Herald also noted that the approval rating marked a slight recovery from a record low of 37 percent, a detail not included in Yonhap's report.

Where Sources Diverge

Yonhap News Agency reported the rise in Lee's approval rating without providing specific figures, while the Korea Herald provided the exact figure of 39 percent.

yonhap

Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level.

korea-herald

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose slightly to 39 percent.

The Korea Herald provided the exact date of the poll and the methodology, while Yonhap News Agency did not.

korea-herald

The survey was conducted from Tuesday through Thursday on 1,003 people aged 18 and older.

yonhap

Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level.

The Korea Herald mentioned the record low of 37 percent, while Yonhap News Agency did not.

korea-herald

The figure marks a slight recovery from his record low of 37 percent recorded in the previous two Gallup polls.

yonhap

Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level.

The Korea Herald provided the exact date of the poll and the methodology, while Yonhap News Agency did not.

korea-herald

The survey was conducted from Tuesday through Thursday on 1,003 people aged 18 and older.

yonhap

Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level.

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IndependentKorea HeraldOct 16, 06:44 AM
Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose slightly to 39 percent after weeks of decline, a weekly poll showed Friday. The survey, conducted by Gallup Korea from Tuesday through Thursday on 1,003 people aged 18 and older, showed that positive assessments of Lee's performance increased 2 percentage points from the previous week. The figure marks a slight recovery from his record low of 37 percent recorded in the previous two Gallup polls, following a downward trend since late August. Those wh

WireYonhap NewsOct 16, 05:45 AM
Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level: poll - Yonhap News Agency

Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level: poll  Yonhap News Agency