Lee Jae-myung's Approval Surges to Historic Peak of 67% in Latest Poll

South Korean political circles witnessed a significant milestone on March 20, when Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating climbed to 67% according to a fresh Gallup Korea survey. This marks the highest level of public confidence the administration has achieved, building on a month-long upward trajectory that demonstrates consistently expanding support among voters.

Steady Weekly Climb Reflects Growing Public Confidence

The week-on-week progression tells a compelling story of rising momentum. Starting from February’s baseline, Lee Jae-myung experienced his previous record of 65% in early March before pushing past that threshold. The subsequent weeks showed a measured but persistent climb—66% in the middle of the month, followed by the latest 67% reading. Rather than volatile swings, these figures reflect an organic consolidation of public backing that suggests deepening trust in his administration’s direction.

Five-Week Upward Momentum Signals Strengthening Administration Support

Since early February, Lee Jae-myung has benefited from what analysts view as a stabilizing trend in voter sentiment. The consistent 1% weekly increments represent not just statistical movement but a pattern that many political observers interpret as genuine expansion in the base of support. Gallup Korea’s polling methodology, recognized as one of South Korea’s most reliable sources for measuring public opinion, lends substantial weight to these findings. This sustained climb over five consecutive weeks marks a notable departure from typical polling volatility and suggests Lee Jae-myung’s administration is successfully consolidating gains in public confidence.

The trajectory indicates that strategies undertaken by Lee Jae-myung’s team have resonated with voters, translating into measurable improvements in approval metrics across successive measurement periods.