Feb 26 • 02:41 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

President Yoon's approval rating at 67%, the highest since inauguration... 62% say 'multi-home policy was good'

President Yoon's approval rating has risen to 67%, reaching a record high since he took office, with many respondents supporting his housing policy.

President Yoon's recent approval ratings have surged to 67%, marking the highest level since his inauguration. The nationwide survey conducted by various research firms shows a 4% increase in positive evaluations of his governance compared to three weeks prior. Negative evaluations have also declined by 5%, indicating a significant shift in public opinion. Among political parties, the ruling Democratic Party has a 45% approval rating, while the opposition People Power Party has dropped to 17%, signifying the latter's lowest position since its current leader took office last August.

In terms of regional support, except for Daegu and North Gyeongsang, the Democratic Party's approval ratings surpassed those of the People Power Party in all areas surveyed. The survey also revealed public sentiment towards upcoming local elections, with 53% believing that bolstering the ruling party would aid the government's stability. In contrast, 34% thought the opposition should be empowered to check the government, reflecting a divided opinion on political balance.

Additionally, the survey explored opinions regarding the recent life sentence of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, with 42% of respondents claiming that the sentence was lenient, while only 26% deemed it appropriate. Moreover, when discussing the recent decision to lift the excess taxation on multi-homeowners, 62% viewed it as a positive measure. This research reflects current political dynamics in South Korea and suggests a favorable shift for President Yoon amidst ongoing discussions about housing policies and electoral strategies.

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