Is President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Dropping? Latest Polls Reveal Surprising Trends

Lee Da-hyun | 2026.04.18

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A poll showed President Lee Jae‑myung’s approval rating slipped slightly after three weeks, falling to 66%. Gallup Korea surveyed 1,000 adults nationwide (aged 18 and over) over three days beginning April 14. The poll found Lee’s positive job‑approval rating dropped one percentage point from the previous week to 66%, while his negative rating rose two points to 26%. On party support, the Democratic Party of Korea registered 48% and the People Power Party 19%. The Democratic Party’s 48% matched the prior survey and marks its highest level of support since this administration took office for the third consecutive week. The People Power Party fell one percentage point from the previous poll. For Yonhap News TV story inquiries and tips: KakaoTalk/LINE jebo23; Lee Da‑hyun (ok@yna.co.kr)