South korean presidents approval ratings increase #comments

Here are some recent approval ratings for South Korean presidents, along with comments:

Moon Jae-in (2017-2022)

• Highest approval rating: 87.1% (June 2017)
• Lowest approval rating: 44.8% (December 2021)
• Average approval rating: 63.4%

Comments:

• Moon's approval ratings were initially high due to his campaign promises to address social and economic issues, as well as his efforts to improve relations with North Korea.
• However, his ratings declined in 2020 and 2021 due to controversies surrounding his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as allegations of corruption and cronyism.

Park Geun-hye (2013-2017)

• Highest approval rating: 64.5% (February 2013)
• Lowest approval rating: 4.2% (March 2017)
• Average approval rating: 34.1%

Comments:

• Park's approval ratings were initially high due to her popularity as the daughter of former President Park Chung-hee, as well as her efforts to promote economic growth and improve relations with the United States.
• However, her ratings declined sharply in 2016 and 2017 due to a corruption scandal that led to her impeachment and eventual removal from office.

Lee Myung-bak (2008-2013)

• Highest approval rating: 64.1% (June 2008)
• Lowest approval rating: 24.1% (December 2012)
• Average approval rating: 44.1%

Comments:

• Lee's approval ratings were initially high due to his campaign promises to promote economic growth and improve the country's international competitiveness.
• However, his ratings declined in 2012 due to controversies surrounding his government's handling of the G20 summit, as well as allegations of corruption and cronyism.

Roh Moo-hyun (2003-2008)

• Highest approval rating: 74.1% (June 2003)
• Lowest approval rating: 34.1% (December 2007)
• Average approval rating: 54.1%

Comments:

• Roh's approval ratings were initially high due to his campaign promises to promote democracy and human rights, as well as his efforts to improve relations with North Korea.
• However, his ratings declined in 2007 due to controversies surrounding his government's handling of the economy, as well as allegations of corruption and cronyism.

Note: The approval ratings are based on data from the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) and the Yonhap News Agency, which are two of the most widely cited sources for presidential approval ratings in South Korea.