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President Lee's approval rating
Photo: 매일경제 In short President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating rose to 37.3%.
It increased 2.1 percentage points from last week, rebounding after 3 weeks of decline.
Strong crime prevention measures and livelihood policies are analyzed as having positive effects.
Key facts When The survey was conducted from October 12 to 16 and announced on October 19. Who Realmeter surveyed 2,520 people aged 18 and older nationwide at the request of Asia Economy. What President Lee's state affairs approval rating rose to 37.3%, up 2.1 percentage points from the previous week. How Disapproval is 60.4% (down 1.0 p.p.), and party support shows Democratic Party 36.2% and People Power Party 40.9%.
What it means for me
General readers can gauge the government's policy direction through trends in opinion polls.
Why does this matter? The approval rating rebounded after three consecutive weeks of decline, showing the possibility of a shift in political momentum.
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District chief on eighth day of hunger strike
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short The Daeduk-gu District Chief of Daejeon has been fasting to demand normalization of the district council.
On the 19th, the eighth day of the fast, his health deteriorated and he was transferred to a hospital.
The district council has been paralyzed for four months without electing a council chair.
Key facts When At around 1 p.m. on October 19, signs of health problems appeared at the sit-in site in front of the district office building. Who Kim Chan-sul, Daeduk-gu District Chief of Daejeon, has been conducting a hunger strike sit-in since October 12. What He began fasting to urge the normalization of the council, including the election of a council chair. How He was transferred by ambulance to Daejeon Veterans Hospital for examination and remains conscious.
What it means for me
If local council paralysis continues, delays in processing ordinances and budgets related to residents' lives may also increase.
Why does this matter? The paralysis of the district council, which has failed to form leadership for four months, has escalated into a health crisis for the district chief.
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