The Democratic Party (DP) has widened its lead over the ruling People Power Party (PPP), according to the latest Gallup Korea and Realmeter surveys, as the opposition capitalizes on public dissatisfaction with President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment trial and a growing corruption scandal within the conservative bloc.

A Gallup Korea poll conducted from Feb. 25 to 27 found DP support at 38% and PPP at 36%, while a Realmeter surveyfrom Feb. 26 to 28 showed a wider gap, with DP at 44.2% (+3.1 points) and PPP at 37.6% (-5.1 points). Lee Jae-myung remains the dominant presidential contender, leading all conservative