President's approval rating drops; ruling party's response debated

A political analysis program, 'Briefing,' hosted by Ha Eo-young of The Hankyoreh's political team, delved into the recent decline in the President's approval rating, which has dipped to 38.9%. The presidential office responded to the figures by stating they would "do their best."

The discussion featured insights from lawyer Shin In-gyu and political commentator Park Young-sik. They examined the ruling party's potential strategies in response to the falling approval numbers. The program also touched upon other pressing political matters, including the opposition's proposal to withdraw a special prosecution related to a former official and the presidential office's response of "reviewing" the matter.

Further topics included controversial remarks by political figures, such as Yoo Si-min, and their potential impact on political conflicts. The program questioned whether these disputes could be resolved. Additionally, the discussion addressed the possibility of postponing decisions on dropping charges and relocating public institutions in light of the President's declining popularity.

Legal perspectives were also shared, with remarks from Jung Sung-ho regarding the dropping of charges, stating it is a matter for the prosecution to decide. The program also covered internal party dynamics, including warnings from Kim Min-seok to lawmakers about exercising caution in their public statements and the internal reform efforts within the Reform Party, including the resignation of its leadership and the potential implications for figures like Lee Jun-seok.