In the latest nationwide poll conducted in South Korea from April 15 to 17, Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, saw his support rating as a presidential candidate rise to 38%, an increase of 1 percentage point from the previous week, marking a historic high and further expanding his lead over other potential competitors.
In contrast, the ruling People Power Party has not yet seen a clear frontrunner among its presidential candidates. In the party, former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo, former Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Moon-soo, and current Prime Minister Han Duck-soo each have a support rate of 7%. Notably, Han Duck-soo's support has been rising, up from just 2% the week before. Although Han Duck-soo has not confirmed if he will participate in the upcoming June 3 election, his public attention is increasing.
The poll also shows mixed opinions on Han Duck-soo's performance as acting president, with 50% of respondents expressing a negative view and 41% expressing a positive opinion.
In terms of party support, the Democratic Party of Korea's support has risen to 42%, an increase of 1 percentage point from the previous week, maintaining its lead. The ruling People Power Party rebounded from a three-month low of 30% to 34%, indicating a restoration of confidence among some voters.
The survey covered the entire South Korean range, with 1,000 adults interviewed, and a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points. As the election date approaches, the dynamics of South Korea's political landscape may still change, and whether the candidates can continue to boost their support rates depends on their subsequent performance and party movements.
