Opposition leader slams Lee as unfit for presidency, questions his state of mind

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How it spread - 14 original reports

1. Thu, 6 August 2026

   2 reports
   • koreaherald.com04:37first to report
     Opposition leader slams Lee as unfit for presidency, questions his state of mind

     People Power Party leader Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok on Thursday slammed President Lee Jae Myung over his comment that he had not read the revised Criminal Procedure

   • koreaherald.com04:45edited after publishing
     Lee orders all-out response as heat rages, drought deepens

     previouslyLee orders all-out response as record heat rages, drought deepens

     President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday ordered an all-out government response to record-breaking heat and a worsening drought, directing authorities nationwide to

2. Sun, 9 August 2026

   1 report
   • koreaherald.com06:38edited after publishing
     Lee faces pressure over proposed changes to ISA tax rules

     previouslyLee faces pressure after proposed changes to ISA tax rules spark backlash

     Tax policies on savings accounts have become a point of contention after a government proposal to reexamine their tax status came under fire. President Lee Jae

3. Mon, 10 August 2026

   3 reports
   • koreatimes.co.kr05:00edited after publishing
     South Korea - The Korea Times

     previouslyLee's approval rating sinks to lowest point since taking office: poll

     The latest on Korea's politics, crime, environment, foreign community and multiculturalism

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)07:47
     South Korean president’s approval rating falls to record low

     Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating drops for fourth straight week to 43.3%, with particularly sharp decline among Seoul voters

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)07:47
     South Korean president’s approval rating falls to record low

     Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating drops for fourth straight week to 43.3%, with particularly sharp decline among Seoul voters

4. Fri, 14 August 2026

   1 report
   • Bloomberg Politics02:58
     Korean President’s Support Dips to Record Low on Housing Costs

     South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s support rating fell to an all-time low, reflecting growing frustration over his housing policies that have failed to cool the country’s red-hot real estate market and a proposed property tax overhaul.

5. Mon, 24 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)07:44
     South Korean president’s approval rating hits record low as decline extends to 6th week

     Public dissatisfaction rises over housing policies, political disputes and security concerns, while ruling Democratic Party also loses ground

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)07:44
     South Korean president’s approval rating hits record low as decline extends to 6th week

     Public dissatisfaction rises over housing policies, political disputes and security concerns, while ruling Democratic Party also loses ground

6. Mon, 31 August 2026

   2 reports
   • kbs.co.kr06:00edited after publishing
     Realmeter: President Lee’s Approval Rating Slips to 30% Range for First Time

     previouslySurvey: President Lee’s Approval Rating Slips to 30% Range for 1st Time

     President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating has dropped for the seventh consecutive week to stand in the 30 percent range for the first time since he took office. According ...

   • Bloomberg Politics10:30edited after publishing
     South Korea’s Lee Shakes Up Cabinet to Restore Momentum

     previouslySouth Korea Cabinet Rejig Shows Lee Looking to Restore Momentum

     South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s surprise cabinet overhaul appears aimed at strengthening his control of the policy agenda amid mounting public discontent over housing, justice and widening inequality despite an accelerating economy.

7. Fri, 4 September 2026

   1 report
   • Bloomberg Politics03:17
     South Korean Cabinet Revamp Fails to Stem Slide in Lee Support

     South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating slid to a fresh record low, a sign that his surprise cabinet reshuffle failed to immediately shore up public sentiment.

8. Thu, 10 September 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia07:36
     South Korea leader rules out term extension

     President Lee Jae Myung's remarks ruling out seeking a term extension come as his approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since he took office.

9. Fri, 11 September 2026

   1 report
   • Bloomberg Politics03:14
     Korea’s Lee Faces Pushback as Trump Ups Pressure Over Hormuz

     President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating fell to a new low amid growing opposition over potential deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the political risks for the South Korean leader as he weighs options after US pressure to help secure the strategic waterway.