President reinstates civil affairs secretary position to improve communication and gauge public sentiment
As South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol enters his third year in office with a record-low approval rating of 24%, he faces significant challenges in effectively communicating his policies and building consensus among the public.
Observers have cited Yoon’s inflexible approach to governance, insufficient dialogue with citizens and inconsistent media interactions as decisive factors behind the general lack of understanding and support for his key reforms in labor, education, pensions and healthcare.
As South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol enters his third year in office with a record-low approval rating of 24%, he faces significant challenges in effectively communicating his policies and building consensus among the public.
Observers have cited Yoon’s inflexible approach to governance, insufficient dialogue with citizens and inconsistent media interactions as decisive factors behind the general lack of understanding and support for his key reforms in labor, education, pensions and healthcare.
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