Archive · 14 Sep 2026

South Korea's Lee Faces Record Low Approval Amid Housing Woes

South Korea's Lee Faces Record Low Approval Amid Housing Woes

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to a new low.

A recent survey shows that 63.3% of people disapprove of his performance, while only 33.8% approve.

People are unhappy with his housing policies and some of his cabinet appointments.

Lee has not commented much on his falling popularity but says he focuses on long-term goals.

Some of his supporters are worried that this decline might affect the next election in two years.

The main issue is housing, where Lee has tried to control property prices but critics say this has made it harder for people to buy homes.

There's also a debate about turning a large area in Seoul into a park or more housing.

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