South Korea's Lee's approval rating fell to a record low of 44% in a Gallup Korea poll released Friday, down 7 percentage points from July, reflecting growing public discontent with housing policy that has not cooled an overheated property market. Support among voters in their 20s dropped to 30%. The ruling Democratic Party's support slipped 3 points to 41%, while the main opposition People Power Party rose to 25% from 23%. Proposed property tax reforms have also raised market concern.

2026-08-14

South Korea's Lee's approval rating fell to a record low of 44% in a Gallup Korea poll released Friday, down 7 percentage points from July, reflecting growing public discontent with housing policy that has not cooled an overheated property market. Support among voters in their 20s dropped to 30%. The ruling Democratic Party's support slipped 3 points to 41%, while the main opposition People Power Party rose to 25% from 23%. Proposed property tax reforms have also raised market concern.