President Moon Moon disapproves for the first time in 4 months Dissatisfaction with economic policies July 24 13:35

According to a Korean poll, 48% of the respondents said they would not support President Moon Jae-in, and “no support” exceeded “support” for the first time in about four months. While real estate prices have continued to rise while exports have fallen sharply due to the spread of the new coronavirus, it reflects increased dissatisfaction with the Mun administration, which has failed to implement effective economic policies.

On the 24th, the Korean polling organization “Korean Gallup” announced the results of the poll conducted for three days until the 23rd.

According to this, 45% of respondents said they would "support" President Moon Jae-in, down 1 point from last week, while those who answered "no support" increased by 5 points to 48%. It was.

President Moon’s approval rating rose to 71% in May this year, in response to the response to the new coronavirus, but it has continued to decline since then, and “no support” exceeded “support”. Is the first time in about 4 months.

35% of the respondents cited the "rise in real estate prices," mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, followed by "insufficient solution to economic problems" at 12%.

The results of this survey show that GDP = 40% of the gross domestic product, exports have fallen sharply due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and there is growing uncertainty about the future of the economy. It reflects the growing dissatisfaction with the unsuccessful Moon administration.