Opposition leader slams Lee as unfit for presidency, questions his state of mind

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How it spread - 32 original reports, 1 reprint

1. Thu, 6 August 2026

   2 reports
   • koreaherald.com04:37first to report
     Opposition leader slams Lee as unfit for presidency, questions his state of mind

     People Power Party leader Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok on Thursday slammed President Lee Jae Myung over his comment that he had not read the revised Criminal Procedure

   • koreaherald.com04:45edited after publishing
     Lee orders all-out response as heat rages, drought deepens

     previouslyLee orders all-out response as record heat rages, drought deepens

     President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday ordered an all-out government response to record-breaking heat and a worsening drought, directing authorities nationwide to

2. Sun, 9 August 2026

   1 report
   • koreaherald.com06:38edited after publishing
     Lee faces pressure over proposed changes to ISA tax rules

     previouslyLee faces pressure after proposed changes to ISA tax rules spark backlash

     Tax policies on savings accounts have become a point of contention after a government proposal to reexamine their tax status came under fire. President Lee Jae

3. Mon, 10 August 2026

   3 reports
   • koreatimes.co.kr05:00edited after publishing
     South Korea - The Korea Times

     previouslyLee's approval rating sinks to lowest point since taking office: poll

     The latest on Korea's politics, crime, environment, foreign community and multiculturalism

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)07:47
     South Korean president’s approval rating falls to record low

     Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating drops for fourth straight week to 43.3%, with particularly sharp decline among Seoul voters

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)07:47
     South Korean president’s approval rating falls to record low

     Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating drops for fourth straight week to 43.3%, with particularly sharp decline among Seoul voters

4. Fri, 14 August 2026

   1 report
   • Bloomberg Politics02:58
     Korean President’s Support Dips to Record Low on Housing Costs

     South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s support rating fell to an all-time low, reflecting growing frustration over his housing policies that have failed to cool the country’s red-hot real estate market and a proposed property tax overhaul.

5. Mon, 24 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)07:44
     South Korean president’s approval rating hits record low as decline extends to 6th week

     Public dissatisfaction rises over housing policies, political disputes and security concerns, while ruling Democratic Party also loses ground

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)07:44
     South Korean president’s approval rating hits record low as decline extends to 6th week

     Public dissatisfaction rises over housing policies, political disputes and security concerns, while ruling Democratic Party also loses ground

6. Mon, 31 August 2026

   2 reports
   • kbs.co.kr06:00edited after publishing
     Realmeter: President Lee’s Approval Rating Slips to 30% Range for First Time

     previouslySurvey: President Lee’s Approval Rating Slips to 30% Range for 1st Time

     President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating has dropped for the seventh consecutive week to stand in the 30 percent range for the first time since he took office. According ...

   • Bloomberg Politics10:30edited after publishing
     South Korea’s Lee Shakes Up Cabinet to Restore Momentum

     previouslySouth Korea Cabinet Rejig Shows Lee Looking to Restore Momentum

     South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s surprise cabinet overhaul appears aimed at strengthening his control of the policy agenda amid mounting public discontent over housing, justice and widening inequality despite an accelerating economy.

7. Fri, 4 September 2026

   1 report
   • Bloomberg Politics03:17
     South Korean Cabinet Revamp Fails to Stem Slide in Lee Support

     South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating slid to a fresh record low, a sign that his surprise cabinet reshuffle failed to immediately shore up public sentiment.

8. Thu, 10 September 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia07:36
     South Korea leader rules out term extension

     President Lee Jae Myung's remarks ruling out seeking a term extension come as his approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since he took office.

9. Fri, 11 September 2026

   1 report
   • Bloomberg Politics03:14
     Korea’s Lee Faces Pushback as Trump Ups Pressure Over Hormuz

     President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating fell to a new low amid growing opposition over potential deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the political risks for the South Korean leader as he weighs options after US pressure to help secure the strategic waterway.

10. Mon, 14 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics02:07
      Korea’s Gender Minister Nominee Pulls Out in Fresh Blow to Lee

      South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s 36-year-old gender minister nominee stepped down before gaining confirmation of her position amid a public backlash over her suitability for the job in the latest negative fallout from the president’s cabinet reshuffle.

      1 reprint

      • South China Morning Post14 Sept, 04:33their copy
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)08:20
      South Korean president’s approval rating hits new low

      Support falls to 33.8% amid controversies over Cabinet reshuffle, debate over Hormuz deployment and uncertainty over housing policies

    • Times of India14:54
      Why housing is becoming a major political headache for South Korea’s Lee

      South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen to a new low. Housing policy and cabinet appointments are key drivers of public dissatisfaction. Critics argue measures have locked buyers out of urban housing markets. The Blue House acknowledges multiple policy and political issues are contributing. The president plans direct public outreach to address concerns.

11. Thu, 17 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics21:00edited after publishing
      Korea’s Lee Vows Not to Get Drawn Into Iran War as Support Sinks

      previouslySouth Korea President Seeks Reset After Approval Rating Nosedive

      Lee Jae Myung ruled out sending troops to the Strait of Hormuz to join the US war against Iran despite pressure from President Donald Trump, as the South Korean leader fights to reverse hemorrhaging public support and get his policy agenda back on track.

    • Japan Times23:04
      South Korea president seeks reset after approval rating nosedive

      South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will seek to reverse hemorrhaging public support and get his policy agenda back on track at a high-stakes Friday press briefing, even as a barrage of criticism from Donald Trump narrows his room to maneuver.

12. Fri, 18 September 2026

    2 reports
    • freemalaysiatoday.com02:23
      South Korea’s Lee says he has no intention of seeking second term

      Under the South Korean constitution, a president is not allowed to seek a second term.

    • Bloomberg Politics04:18
      Korea’s Lee Says $350 Billion US Deal Causing ‘Sleepless Nights’

      South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said talks with the US over projects tied to Seoul’s $350 billion investment commitment were causing him to lose sleep, with discussions reopening after he found parts of a nearly completed deal hard to accept.

13. Sat, 19 September 2026

    1 report
    • koreaherald.com06:50
      Lee says considering creating dedicated body for youth policies

      President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday he is considering establishing a dedicated organization to oversee youth policies. Lee raised the idea during a ceremony t

14. Sun, 20 September 2026

    1 report
    • theasian.asia00:56
      AJA Newsbites – September 20, 2026

      AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee

15. Mon, 21 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times08:09
      South Korea presidential chief of staff resigns amid slide in support for Lee

      President Lee Jae Myung's approval ratings have been partly blamed on failed ministerial nominations.

16. Tue, 22 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Die Zeit (Germany)12:33
      Lee Jae Myung: Südkorea wirbt in Atomstreit mit Nordkorea für Zugeständnisse

      Südkoreas Staatschef will den Atomstreit mit Nordkorea mit einem mehrstufigen Plan entschärfen. Für Sanktionslockerungen soll das Land auf sein Arsenal verzichten.

    • The Hill16:29
      South Korean president says Trump should ease sanctions on North Korea

      South Korean President Lee Jae Myung broke from precedent by urging President Trump to ease sanctions on North Korea in an exchange that would put a halt on its weapons programs. Lee told The New York Times in a Friday interview that he sees "significant value" in trading between sanctions and freezing North Korea's development...

    • Japan Times23:04
      South Korea’s Lee urges U.S. to ease North Korea sanctions, report says

      President Lee Jae Myung also said that pursuing Pyongyang's denuclearization under the current circumstances meant that nothing would be accomplished.

17. Fri, 2 October 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics04:30
      Korea’s President Strips Power From Prosecutors Who Indicted Him

      South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pushed through a sweeping overhaul of the criminal justice system, stripping investigative powers from prosecutors he accuses of abusing their authority, including criminal cases against him before he took office.

18. Tue, 13 October 2026

    1 report
    • Channel News Asia03:57
      South Korea's Lee says country cannot avoid raising interest rates
19. Mon, 19 October 2026

    1 report
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:06
      S. Korea’s Lee seeks early return of wartime control from US as North slams Seoul ‘provocations’

      - South Korea should ‘promptly regain’ OPCON to ‘secure the most basic condition as a country,’ says President Lee Jae Myung

20. Tue, 20 October 2026

    2 reports
    • South China Morning Post01:30
      South Korea’s Seoul wants to put brakes on taxi overcharging

      As South Korea seeks to attract more visitors to tap into the global popularity of K-pop, a lawmaker has warned that taxi overcharging of foreign tourists could tarnish the country’s image, with official figures pointing to a perceived lack of punishment against offenders. Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Mo Gyeong-jong cited Seoul city government data on Sunday showing only 204 of 6,481 complaints of taxi overcharging involving foreign tourists between 2021 and August this year resulted in...

    • econotimes.com08:50
      South Korean President Lee to Attend Oct. 23 Deregulation Meeting

      Officials are expected to present proposals affecting advanced industries, while the agenda also covers rules affecting venture companies.