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Politics · 7 sources combined p. 1 / 3
Lee's approval rating back to 40%
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short In a Gallup Korea survey, 34% supported impeaching Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, while 39% opposed it.
Though within the margin of error, opposition opinion was slightly higher.
President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating recovered to the 40% range for the first time in seven weeks.
Key facts When Gallup Korea conducted the survey from October 20–22 and released results on October 23. Who 1,001 respondents nationwide aged 18 and older participated in telephone interviews. What On Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's impeachment: 34% in favor, 39% opposed, 28% undecided. How President Lee Jae-myung's job approval rating also recovered to the 40% range after seven weeks.
What it means for me
General readers can gauge coming political shifts through impeachment debate and approval rating trends.
Why does this matter? Impeachment opinion and presidential approval trends serve as indicators for assessing the direction of future politics.
Politics · 5 sources combined p. 2 / 3
Lee, Merz hold summit
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short President Lee Jae-myung and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a summit at the Blue House.
The two countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in semiconductors, batteries, AI, and defense.
The economic and high-tech partnership framework expanded bilateral cooperation scope.
Key facts When Held on October 29, 2026 at the Blue House in Seoul. Who President Lee Jae-myung met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. What Established an elevated strategic partnership and agreed to expand cooperation in semiconductors, batteries, AI, and defense. How Concluded an economic and high-tech partnership framework and pledged to pursue a military information protection agreement.
What it means for me
All Office workers
Semiconductor, battery, and defense industry workers should note the expanded Korea-Germany cooperation.
Employees in related industries should watch for opportunities to participate in joint research and technology collaboration projects.
Why does this matter? Korea laid groundwork for advanced industry and defense cooperation with Germany, its largest European trade partner.
Politics · Planned · 2 sources combined p. 3 / 3
Next year's budget 821 trillion won review
D-25 Deadline December 2 · Budget's statutory processing deadline
Photo: 헤럴드경제 In short The National Assembly began reviewing next year's budget on October 30.
The budget is 820.9 trillion won, the largest ever.
The ruling and opposition parties are clashing over a 162 trillion won Future Response Fund.
Key facts When Review starts with public hearing on October 30, statutory deadline is December 2. Who National Assembly's Budget and Accounts Special Committee and both Democratic Party and People Power Party conduct review. What Reviews next year's budget of 820.9 trillion won and Future Response Fund of 162 trillion won. Policy questions November 4-5, ministry reviews November 9-12, coordination subcommittee opens from November 16.
What it means for me
Budget distribution for livelihood and regional spending and fiscal soundness may differ based on review results.
Why does this matter? Record-high budget and new fund operation method will determine next year's fiscal policy direction.
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