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Yoon’s support stands firm despite South Korean opposition to forced labor deal
President’s conservative base backs agreement with Japan, showing Yoon has free hand to pursue foreign policy vision
March 13, 2023
Polling mirage? Yoon Suk-yeol’s rising approval rates may not be what they seem
New survey puts South Korean president’s popularity at 8-month high but may not provide sound basis for policy decisions
March 9, 2023
Lee Jae-myung could make strong push for presidency if he can overcome scandals
Early poll suggests South Koreans prefer Democratic leader as next political leader, but caveats abound
February 9, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol faces headwinds as he seeks to shore up support through reforms
South Korean public is lukewarm about changes like extending work week, but Yoon likely sees value in taking harder line
January 30, 2023
Yoon sees approval rate bump after adopting harder-edged image
Banning press from presidential plane and response to truckers’ strike likely played to Yoon’s conservative base
December 12, 2022
As reunification hopes fade, South Koreans favor US alliance more than ever
Anti-Americanism largely a thing of the past, though both ROK left and right favor indigenous nuclear program
November 21, 2022
Polls indicate public may blame local authorities for Itaewon tragedy, not Yoon
South Korean leader’s approval rates have held steady since deadly crowd crush, and he may see opening to attack police
November 8, 2022
Redeploying US tactical nukes may not go far enough for South Koreans
New poll finds public lukewarm on idea, despite long-standing support for an indigenous nuclear program
October 20, 2022
The South Korean public doesn’t buy Yoon’s narrative on hot mic moment
President’s approval rate has recovered, but majority see his criticism of broadcaster’s reporting as media suppression
October 12, 2022
Why Yoon Suk-yeol’s failings at home hamstring his foreign policy
The president has been unable to create momentum and change the narrative surrounding his administration
October 3, 2022
