South Korean president’s approval rating holds at 37% as criticism concentrates

The poll found that 37% of respondents approved of the president’s job performance, the same share as three weeks earlier.

The article argues that former ruling-party leader Chung Cheong-rae once drew some criticism away from the president through his outspoken statements.

With Chung no longer party leader, the writer says more blame is focused on the president.

That matters because continued criticism could put pressure on the government’s public support.