Key facts
- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating reached 40% on Oct. 23, 2026.
- Disapproval of Lee's performance fell to 50%.
- Ruling Democratic Party support rose to 37%.
- Opposition People Power Party support increased to 28%.
- 34% supported impeaching Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae.
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating reached 40% for the first time since early September, according to a Gallup Korea poll released Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The survey of 1,001 adults aged 18 and older indicated a 1 percentage point increase in positive assessments of Lee's performance from the previous week, while disapproval fell to 50%. The ruling Democratic Party saw its support rise to 37%, and the main opposition People Power Party gained 1 percentage point to 28%. The poll also revealed that 34% of respondents supported impeaching Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae over his refusal to recommend a new top court candidate and allegations of improper fund use.