Key facts
- President Lee Jae Myung believes South Korea can become a global AI leader by leveraging its strengths.
- A recent poll shows President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has fallen to 55 percent.
- The ruling Democratic Party's support also decreased to 38 percent.
- A proposal for an integrated military academy was opposed by 55 percent of respondents.
President Lee Jae Myung has stated that South Korea has the potential to lead the global artificial intelligence era by capitalizing on its inherent strengths. This statement comes as a recent poll indicates a decline in his approval rating.
The National Barometer Survey, conducted from Monday to Wednesday, revealed that Lee's job performance approval rating has slipped to 55 percent, a decrease of 3 percentage points from the previous survey. His negative assessment also saw a slight decrease, falling 1 percentage point to 34 percent.
In addition to the presidential approval, the poll showed a drop in support for the ruling Democratic Party, which fell 4 percentage points to 38 percent. The main opposition People Power Party garnered 22 percent support, an increase of 2 percentage points.
The survey also addressed a government proposal to establish an integrated military academy for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. A majority of respondents, 55 percent, opposed this plan, while 34 percent supported it. Critics, including some armed services members and the People Power Party, argue that a combined institution could compromise overall military readiness.
The poll was conducted by Embrain Public, Kstat Research, Korea Research, and Hankook Research, surveying 1,000 individuals aged 18 and older. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points at a 95 percent confidence level.