South Korean President Lee seeks to reverse collapsing approval rating

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held a high-stakes press briefing on September 17, 2026 (Friday), attempting to reverse a sharp decline in public approval and refocus on his policy agenda. The reset comes as his administration faces hemorrhaging public support.

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South Korea President Seeks Reset After Approval Rating Nosedive

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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.