President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Falls to 37.4%, First Decline in Three Weeks

President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating for his performance in office came in at 37.4% in a public opinion survey released Monday, dipping slightly after three weeks of gains. The gap in party support also narrowed.

Party support stood at 42.5% for the Democratic Party and 38.4% for the People Power Party. However, the difference falls within the natural margin of error of the survey, making it difficult to determine which party holds a clear lead.

The decline in the president's approval rating is attributed to a series of setbacks in personnel affairs, security, and livelihood issues. In this survey, the gap between the president's approval rating and party support narrowed as well. Analysts say the figures reflect a decline in public trust in the administration's governance.