Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Lee's approval rating rises despite controversial Cabinet nominees

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rose despite ministerial nominee controversies. The People Power Party continues to struggle.

2025-07-14

Lee considers sending ex-interim leader of PPP as special envoy to U.S.

President Lee Jae Myung is considering sending a former interim leader of the People Power Party, Kim Chong-in, as a special envoy to the United States, sources familiar with the matter said Monday.

2025-07-07

Lee's approval rating surpasses 60% in 1 month since inauguration

President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed above 60 percent just over a month into his term, according to a new poll released Monday.

2025-07-07

PPP interim chief slams DP for about-face on presidential budget

Rep. Song Eon-seog, floor leader of the conservative People Power Party, lashed out at the liberal Democratic Party, accusing it of hypocrisy for seeking to boost the presidential office’s special activity budget after cutting it entirely.

2025-07-03

PPP's approval ratings remain abysmal one month after presidential election defeat

The People Power Party (PPP) continues to struggle with low approval ratings nearly a month after its crushing defeat in the June 3 presidential election.

2025-06-29

President Lee focuses on economy, public livelihoods in first speech to parliament

President Lee Jae Myung mentioned the "economy" 24 times in his first parliamentary address on Thursday, prioritizing the restoration of people's livelihoods amid challenging domestic and global circumstances.

2025-06-26

President's approval nears 60% in second week of term

A survey found that President Lee Jae Myung had an approval rating of 59.3 percent in his second week on the job, with massive support from those in their 40s and 50s and huge backing in Gwangju and the Jeolla provinces.

2025-06-23

President Lee opens presidential residence to opposition in rare bipartisan meeting

President Lee Jae Myung hosted a rare bipartisan luncheon at his official residence in Hannam-dong on Sunday, marking the first time since his inauguration 18 days ago that he has invited opposition leaders to the presidential compound.

2025-06-22

PPP floor leader announces resignation after election defeat

The floor leader of the People Power Party (PPP) announced his resignation Thursday, as the conservative party's candidate was defeated in the presidential election earlier this week.

2025-06-05

Lee Jae-myung elected Korea’s president

Lee Jae-myung of the liberal Democratic Party (DP) was elected as Korea's new president early Wednesday, breaking several records.

2025-06-04