A recent poll shows that support for South Korea's People Power Party remains stagnant at 17%, despite a formal resolution opposing the political return of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.
On December 12, a national survey revealed that support for South Korea's ruling People Power Party (PPP) has remained unchanged at 17%, even after the party adopted a resolution opposing the political return of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. The survey, conducted by Embrain Public, K-stat Research, Korea Research, and the Hankyoreh Research, also indicated a slight decline in support for the main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), which fell 2 percentage points to 43% from an earlier poll conducted between November 23-25. Despite attempts by the PPP to bolster its public image through this resolution, it appears to have had little effect on their overall support.
In the context of the upcoming local elections, 50% of respondents believe that supporting the ruling party is necessary for the stability of the current government, indicating a slight decrease of 3 percentage points since the last poll. Meanwhile, 35% feel that opposition parties should be strengthened to check the current administration, reflecting a 1 percentage point increase. Furthermore, the survey showed that 67% of respondents believe President Yoon is managing the government well, maintaining the same level of approval as two weeks ago. This persistent confidence contrasts with increasing public support for a more critical stance towards the ruling party.
On the matter of consolidating administrative frameworks in regions such as Daejeon, Chungnam, Daegu, and Gyeongbuk, a significant 55% of those polled support delaying such actions until after the local elections, favoring a thorough deliberation process before proceeding. Only 27% advocated for quick decisions to elect consolidated local leaders in the June local elections. This suggests a broader sentiment among voters inclined towards careful consideration rather than hasty decisions regarding administrative integrations. The survey was conducted with 1,002 respondents aged 18 and over between December 9 and 11, with a margin of error of ±3.1% at a 95% confidence level.
