President Yoon Suk-yeol’s approval numbers declined from the previous week, but the reasons for this drop are not entirely clear. It is likely the result of concurrent factors, but a closer look at the numbers shows that the president’s base is solidly behind him. 

For Yoon, that is likely all that matters, as it gives him the political cover needed to pursue his agenda, but that might not be a practical long-term solution. 

Gallup Korea’s most recentpolling reveals that Yoon’s approval rates fell to 30%, a decline of 4 percentage points from the previous week. This is a significant