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Lee Jae-myung's approval rating recovers to 50%, signaling a potential rebound

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has recovered to 50%, a 1% point increase from the previous survey.
  • The article discusses the potential reasons behind this rebound and other political developments, including Park Geun-hye's remarks and Han Byung-do's criticism.
  • The "Gongdeok Pocha" YouTube program will delve into the reasons for Lee Jun-seok's resignation and Park Geun-hye's call for unity.

President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has seen a notable recovery, reaching 50% according to a nationwide survey. This marks a 1% point increase from the previous poll conducted in the second week of August, where his approval stood at 49%.

The survey, conducted by Embrain Public, Kstat Research, Korea Research, and Korea Research, was released on August 27. The results indicate a potential rebound for President Lee's administration, prompting discussions about whether his support has hit its lowest point and is now trending upwards.

We must move forward united around the leadership, especially in difficult times.

โ€” Park Geun-hyeFormer President Park Geun-hye's remarks at the People Power Party's workshop, emphasizing unity.

Meanwhile, former President Park Geun-hye, attending the People Power Party's workshop, emphasized the importance of unity, stating, "We must move forward united around the leadership, especially in difficult times." In contrast, Han Byung-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, criticized the People Power Party's invitation of Park Geun-hye to their workshop, calling it a "truly bizarre regression to the past" and a "irresponsible act that directly insults candlelight democracy and the constitutional order."

The upcoming episode of "Gongdeok Pocha" on Hankyoreh TV, scheduled for August 27 at 7:45 PM, aims to explore these political developments further. The program will specifically address the reasons behind Lee Jun-seok's sudden resignation and the implications of Park Geun-hye's call for unity within the People Power Party.

a truly bizarre regression to the past and an irresponsible act that directly insults candlelight democracy and the constitutional order.

โ€” Han Byung-doFloor leader of the Democratic Party, criticizing the People Power Party's invitation of Park Geun-hye.
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