frozen snapshot — 2026-09-11 · see today →

What's on Lee Jae-myung's mind?

read fresh this morning at 6

30%22%18%14%16%

the approval number 30% the four-year, two-term amendment 22% · newthe first Central Asia summit 18% · newthe two nominees under fire 14% · neweverything else 16%

Gallup puts him at 38%, his first dip into the 30s

Two polls in two days: 43% with disapproval ahead, then Gallup’s 38%. Critics point at housing and his personnel picks.

Lee's approval rating drops to lowest level since taking office: poll

Yonhap News Agency · 2026-09-10

our translation

a record low five days before he hosts his first central asia summit — the press conference he’s weighing is less about answers than changing the channel

Gallup record low: 38%very sure · 5 sources

His term is ‘clearly limited’ — aides translate: no re-election

new — Paris remark still echoing at homevery sure · 5 sources

Seoul’s first Korea–Central Asia summit, critical minerals on the menu

new — Inaugural summit set for Sept 16very sure · 5 sources

63% reject Yong Hye-in, ‘Oppagate’ dogs Kim Seung-won — and it’s his call

new — Opposition demands both nominees withdrawnpretty sure · 5 sources

friday, september 11

Decide whether to face reporters next week over the snowballing controversies(reported)

Lock the agenda for Wednesday’s first Korea–Central Asia summit(reported)

Read Gallup’s crosstabs, housing column first, then look away(safe bet)

Ask who exactly is being held accountable for the Tving leak(reported)

rebuilt from the public schedule, pool reports & old habits — the rest is educated guessing

The source

Lee weighs press conference next week to address snowballing controversies

news.google.com · 2026-09-11

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