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Speaking at a press conference following a supreme council meeting at the Chungcheongbuk-do Provincial Office, Park stated that the party will 'seriously view the nominee from the perspective of the public eye' and that they plan to convey the party's position to the Blue House (Presidential Office). This announcement comes one day after Yong held a 34-minute press conference where she strongly refuted allegations of privilege and the 'party temple-ization' of the party, claiming 'there is no problem.' However, internal DPK sentiment is reportedly growing in favor of Yong resigning her candidacy, with party members judging that she overstepped by focusing solely on her personal grievances without considering public sentiment. While DPK Leader Kim Min-seok indicated that the confirmation hearing for Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won could proceed smoothly, he remained silent regarding Yong. Although the Blue House originally held that a confirmation hearing was necessary for Yong to explain her situation, the DPK's move to 'urgently gather opinions' is expected to lead to a resolution of Yong's status before the National Assembly confirmation hearing.36:T53a,Amid rising tensions in the South Korean National Assembly, the Democratic Party (DP) has defended Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won against allegations of 'new drug lobbying,' while the ruling People Power Party (PPP) has labeled the issue a 'power-related gate.' According to the article, the PPP claims Kim Seung-won allegedly accepted a request from his broker sister to ask the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to approve clinical trials for a coronavirus treatment, which PPP lawmaker Park Jeong-hoon and others say could have been the basis for stock manipulation crimes. The DP, represented by leader Kim Min-seok, dismissed the accusations and declared Kim Seung-won a 'well-chosen appointment' who will 'defend the truth,' while also criticizing former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon as a remnant of the Yoon Seok-yeol prosecution involved in 'continuous acts of insurrection.' The PPP has called for a special investigation and a state audit, arguing that the case involves connections to President Yoon Seok-yeol’s dual-party relations and the KH Group. Meanwhile, DP nominee Yong Hye-in has refused to resign following a surprise press conference, with party officials expressing concern over the negative public reaction. The article notes that interparty talks on the confirmation hearing schedule remain unresolved.37:T565,On September 11, 2026, the Democratic Party of Korea, represented by spokesperson Cho Gye-won, strongly criticized independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon regarding his allegations against Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won. Cho Gye-won stated that Han Dong-hoon is using the cabinet nomination process and a parliamentary question session as a 'political show' for self-defense, and demanded a 'legal judgment' and 'expulsion from the National Assembly' for Han. Cho specifically accused Han of 'blackmailing' Prime Minister Han Sung-soo by suggesting she could get hurt if she did not order an investigation into leaked prosecution documents, and claimed Han displayed 'bad special prosecutor habits' by using a tone appropriate for interrogating suspects when speaking to the Prime Minister. Conversely, Han Dong-hoon defended his actions, stating he would continue his duties despite the attacks, citing the support of the 'great Busan citizens.' Han also criticized President Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party for pushing forward with Kim Seung-won's nomination despite public opposition, speculating that 'perhaps Kim Seung-won is holding a photo that the Lee Jae-myung Democratic Party government cannot move.' The dispute centers on allegations that Han Dong-hoon leaked prosecution plans and recordings, which Cho Gye-won claims require immediate forced investigation.38:T6d2,Kim Min-seok, the newly elected leader of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) following the August 17, 2026, party convention, is facing mounting internal criticism for a series of controversial remarks and actions that are said to negatively impact intra-party unity and the ruling coalition's stability. According to reports from The Fact on September 11, 2026, Kim's recent 'impulsive moves' have exacerbated concerns amidst a downturn in the approval ratings of the Lee Jae-myung administration. Key incidents include: (1) A July comment suggesting the DPK could only merge with the ultra-conservative Jooguk Innovation Party via 'absorption merger,' which drew backlash and forced Kim to retract the phrasing; (2) A September 24 meeting with Jooguk Innovation Party leader Shin Jang-sik, where Kim reportedly questioned whether a merger would be 'rational,' prompting Shin to express displeasure on MBC Radio on September 26, stating it sounded like 'haggling'; (3) A September 27 speech at a DPK workshop where Kim repeatedly labeled former leader Chung Cheong-rae as a 'modernity negator,' sparking internal friction; and (4) A September 9 incident where a photo of Kim's notebook—listing potential Seoul mayoral candidates including Chung—was leaked, leading Chung to accuse Kim of hypocrisy, saying, 'You mocked me at the workshop, now you attack me with a notebook.' Critics note these actions contradict Kim's own September 19 directive to the executive committee, where he warned that any member leaking confidential matters would be expelled regardless of rank. A DPK insider told The Fact that while Kim urged caution, his own conduct has been 'lacking in restraint,' causing embarrassment during a politically sensitive period.39:T436,Key incidents include: (1) A July comment suggesting the DPK could only merge with the ultra-conservative Jooguk Innovation Party via 'absorption merger,' which drew backlash and forced Kim to retract the phrasing; (2) A September 24 meeting with Jooguk Innovation Party leader Shin Jang-sik, where Kim reportedly questioned whether a merger would be 'rational,' prompting Shin to express displeasure on MBC Radio on September 26, stating it sounded like 'haggling'; (3) A September 27 speech at a DPK workshop where Kim repeatedly labeled former leader Chung Cheong-rae as a 'modernity negator,' sparking internal friction; and (4) A September 9 incident where a photo of Kim's notebook—listing potential Seoul mayoral candidates including Chung—was leaked, leading Chung to accuse Kim of hypocrisy, saying, 'You mocked me at the workshop, now you attack me with a notebook.' Critics note these actions contradict Kim's own September 19 directive to the executive committee, where he warned that any member leaking confidential matters would be expelled regardless of rank.3a:T43a,On September 11, 2026, Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader Kim Min-seok announced at a meeting at the Chungcheongbuk-do Provincial Office that he would defend Minister of Justice nominee Kim Seung-won against allegations regarding a request for approval of new drug clinical trials. Kim stated, 'Kim Seung-won is a good appointment the more you watch him' and promised to 'protect him from attacks by the opposition.' He characterized the situation as a 'continuous act of rebellion by the remnants of the prosecution resisting prosecution reform,' which he claimed is being exposed through 'Hahn Dong-hoon's showman politics.' Kim also addressed comments by Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon, who suggested Kim Min-seok would 'make Hahn Dong-hoon into YS (Kim Young-sam).' Kim labeled this a 'historical major distortion' and 'an insult to President Kim Young-sam,' noting that President Kim Young-sam 'stood tall against dictatorship and upheld the spirit of May 18,' whereas Hahn Dong-hoon and Lee Jin-sook 'bowed to dictators like Chun Doo-hwan and Yoon Suk-yeol.'3b:T43d,A poll conducted by Gallup Korea from September 8 to 10, 2026, revealed that the majority of South Koreans believe current ministerial nominees Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in are unsuitable for their respective positions. According to the survey of 1,000 adults aged 18 and over, 61% of respondents said Yong Hye-in is 'unsuitable' for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family compared to only 13% who said she is 'suitable', with 26% withholding opinion. For Kim Seung-won, the Ministry of Justice nominee, 43% found him 'unsuitable' versus 22% who found him 'suitable', while 36% were undecided. The poll also found that 55% of the public opposes sending South Korean troops to the Strait of Hormuz, compared to 32% in favor. Support for the deployment was sharply divided by political affiliation: 69% of Democratic Party supporters opposed the deployment, while 50% of People Power Party supporters (n=285) favored it. The survey was conducted via random digit dialing to wireless phone virtual numbers, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.3c:T47a,According to a survey released on September 11 by Gallup Korea, the approval rating of President Lee Jae-myung has dropped to 38%, marking a new low since his inauguration. The survey, conducted between September 8 and 10 among 1,000 adults nationwide, shows a 2 percentage point decline from the previous week. Conversely, the disapproval rating remains at 51%, while 11% of respondents expressed no opinion. Regarding reasons for the positive rating, 'foreign policy' was cited by 19%, followed by 'economy and livelihood' at 13%. For the negative rating, 'real estate policy' was the primary concern at 24%, followed by 'personnel appointments' at 16%. Gallup Korea noted that the increase in mentions of personnel issues likely reflected the controversy surrounding the selection of ministerial candidates ahead of confirmation hearings. In terms of party support, the Democratic Party of Korea stands at 38%, while the People Power Party has dropped 1 percentage point to 29%. The survey methodology involved random digit dialing to wireless phone virtual numbers, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.3d:T4cc,On September 11, 2026, Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok defended Ministry of Justice nominee Kim Seung-won at a Supreme Council meeting held at the North Chungcheong Provincial Office in Cheongju, stating, 'The more we watch, the better this appointment looks' regarding allegations of lobbying for a new drug. Kim asserted that the hearing could proceed 'in a stable manner' and criticized independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon, who has been raising allegations against the nominee. Kim claimed that 'the froth will clear and the essence will be revealed' and noted that 'public sentiment that Han Dong-hoon must be punished is growing stronger.' He characterized Han's actions as 'attention-seeking politics' exposing 'de facto insurrectionary acts by remnant prosecutorial forces resisting prosecutorial reform.' Kim also addressed President Lee Jae Myung's order to reconsider the Public Prosecution Office's organizational structure, stating the party will 'accelerate the reform of investigative powers' and ensure 'no misunderstanding, distortion, adverse effect, or backsliding' occurs. He added that he made a 'special request to the Minister of the Interior and Safety yesterday' to closely examine the restructuring.3e:T53e,Amidst deteriorating public opinion, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is facing a 'Yong Hye-in risk' as Minister of Gender Equality and Family designate Yong Hye-in insists on retaining her legislative seat despite controversies over dual roles and family party suspicions. While DPK leaders like Kim Min-seok remain silent on Yong, they are launching a full-scale defense of Justice Minister designate Kim Seung-won against attacks by opposition MP Han Dong-hoon. According to a Korea Gallup poll conducted from September 8-10 involving 1,000 adults, 61% of respondents deemed Yong 'unsuitable' for the post, compared to 43% for Kim Seung-won. DPK officials, including spokesperson Park Seong-jun and MP Lee Ki-heon, have urged Yong to consider the public mood and potentially step down, with one lawmaker stating she seemed to be speaking to the Blue House rather than the people. In response to Han Dong-hoon's release of alleged illicit recordings and documents linking Kim Seung-won to a broker, DPK Chairman Kim Min-seok accused Han of an 'illegal data connection' and suggested he might present fabricated evidence similar to the 'Golf photo' scandal in the Daejang-dong case. The party is attempting to shift the narrative by framing Han's actions as a political stunt by a 'failed whistleblower' seeking financial recovery.3f:T51a,On September 11, 2026, the People Power Party (PPP) leadership in South Korea, including Floor Leader Jeong Jeom-sik, Policy Committee Chairperson Im Yi-ja, and Secretary-General Jeong Hee-yong, issued sharp criticisms regarding the second-term cabinet nominations by President Lee Jae-myung. Jeong Jeom-sik argued that Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won requires a national investigation rather than a confirmation hearing, citing allegations of 'political-to-romantic-to-lobby' misconduct and stock manipulation involving GeneOne and KH Filux. According to Jeong, the 'manipulation scheme' generated 18 billion won in profits for operators while causing losses for 30,000 retail investors. He further alleged that KH Group Chairman Bae-sung is linked to former Ssangbangwool Chairman Kim Sung-tae, an Interpol red notice holder. Im Yi-ja criticized Gender Equality and Family Affairs Minister nominee Yoon Hye-in for failing to offer an apology or reasonable explanation, noting that polls showed over 70% of the public deemed her unqualified. Secretary-General Jeong Hee-yong highlighted unignorable real estate suspicions surrounding nominees Kang Shin-cheol, Lee So-young, and Lee Hyung-il, stating that their appointment would contradict the government's stated principles on housing speculation.40:T795,According to a Korea Gallup survey released on September 11, the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) holds a 38% party support rate, while the ruling People Power Party (PPP) stands at 29%. However, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to 38% (positive) versus 51% (negative), marking his lowest Gallup rating since taking office and the first time his support has fallen into the 30s. This data was based on a survey of 1,000 adults nationwide conducted between August 8 and 10, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. DPK Leader Kim Min-seok, who has been in office for nearly a month, faces challenges in reversing this trend despite operating the party like a 'Roman legion' by appointing most party members to leadership roles. Kim had previously promised to increase party support by 10 percentage points within three months, but support continues to decline. Internal conflicts persist, notably with former DPK leader Jeong Cheong-rae, who publicly criticized Kim after being spotted as a potential candidate for Seoul Mayor. Additionally, the political landscape is complicated by contentious confirmation hearings for presidential nominees, including Yoon Hye-in for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and Kim Seung-won for the Ministry of Justice, both of whom are embroiled in controversy. A DPK member noted that the party is in a defensive position regarding these hearings, though they anticipate a rebound once the situation subsides. Meanwhile, the Progressive camp, led by Cho Kuk's Innovation Party, is criticizing the government's policies, such as the single-asset leverage ETF, and demanding an apology from the DPK regarding merger talks. A DPK official stated that the ruling party is inherently a 'reflection of the Blue House,' limiting its ability to independently boost support, and emphasized that Kim must prepare the party for the 2028 general election.41:T40f,According to a Gallup Korea survey conducted September 8–10 and released on September 11, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating fell to 38%, marking a 2 percentage point drop from the previous week and a third consecutive week at a post-inauguration low. The survey of 1,000 voters aged 18 and over found that 51% believe the President is 'doing poorly' (a 13 percentage point lead over the positive rating), while 11% remained undecided. Positive evaluations were primarily driven by 'foreign policy' (19%), while negative ratings were dominated by 'real estate policy' (24%), followed by 'personnel appointments' (16%). The survey also revealed significant disapproval for two ministerial nominees: Kim Seung-won (Minister of Justice) with 43% deeming him 'unsuitable' versus 22% 'suitable', and Yong Hye-in (Minister of Gender Equality and Family) with 61% deeming her 'unsuitable' versus 13% 'suitable'. The Democratic Party of Korea held a 38% party support rating, compared to 29% for the People Power Party.42:T452,According to a Gallup Korea poll released on September 11, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's job approval rating has dropped to 30%, with a 38% positive rating marking the lowest point since his inauguration. The survey, conducted between September 8 and 10 among 1,000 adults nationwide, found that 51% of respondents believe the President is performing poorly, while 11% remained undecided. The primary reason cited for negative ratings was 'real estate policy' at 24%, followed by 'personnel appointments' at 16%. Specifically, 61% of respondents deemed Minister of Gender Equality and Family candidate Yong Hye-in 'unsuitable', while 43% found Justice Minister candidate Kim Seung-won 'unsuitable'. Regarding foreign policy, 55% of respondents opposed sending South Korean troops to the Hormuz Strait, while 32% supported the deployment. Despite the President's declining approval, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea maintained a 38% party approval rating, while the opposition People Power Party stood at 29%. The survey reported a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.43:T4ee,According to a poll conducted by Gallup Korea from September 8 to 10 and released on September 11, 2026, President Lee's approval rating has fallen to 38%, marking the lowest point since taking office. The survey of 1,000 adults nationwide found that 51% of respondents held a negative view of his performance, a figure that has remained above 50% for three consecutive weeks. The primary reasons cited for the negative rating were 'real estate policy' at 24% and 'personnel appointments' at 16%, with the latter increasing by 7 percentage points from the previous week due to controversies surrounding ministerial nominees. Regional disparities were significant, with Seoul recording the highest negative rating at 60% compared to 29% positive, while Jeollanam-do and Jeonbuk recorded the highest positive rating at 60%. The gap between positive and negative ratings widened to 13 percentage points. Conversely, 'foreign policy' was the leading reason for positive ratings at 19%, rising by 6 percentage points following state visits to France. The Democratic Party of Korea maintained its support at 38%, while the People Power Party dropped to 29%. The survey was conducted via CATI with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.44:T495,According to a Korea Gallup survey conducted from September 8 to 10 and released on September 11, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to a post-inauguration low of 38%, a 2 percentage point (p) decrease from the previous week. The survey of 1,000 adults nationwide found that 51% disapprove of his performance, while 11% remained undecided. The most cited reason for positive evaluation was 'foreign policy' (19%), followed by 'economy and livelihood' (13%). Conversely, 'real estate policy' was the top reason for negative evaluation (24%), followed by 'personnel appointments' (16%), which Gallup noted has increased significantly ahead of ministerial nominee hearings. Regional analysis showed a sharp 9p drop in Seoul to 29%, and a 7p decline in Jeollanam-do/Gwangju/Jeollabuk-do to 60%. However, approval ratings rose in Daejeon/Sejong/Chungcheong (to 38%) and Busan/Ulsan/Gyeongnam (to 35%). By age, 40-year-olds saw a 10p drop to 45%, while the 18-29 and 30-year-old demographics increased their support by 6p and 4p respectively. In terms of party support, the Democratic Party of Korea holds 38%, while the People Power Party stands at 29%.45:T5b3,According to a September 2nd week survey by Gallup Korea published on September 11, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen below 40% for the first time since taking office, with a positive evaluation of 38% (down 2 percentage points from the previous week) and a negative evaluation of 51%. The primary drivers of the negative sentiment are controversies surrounding personnel appointments, specifically allegations of influence peddling regarding drug approval against Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won and dual role issues against Minister of Gender Equality and Family nominee Yong Hye-in, which contributed to the August 30 cabinet reshuffle. Additionally, real estate policy dissatisfaction accounted for 24% of negative feedback, while personnel issues rose to 16%, a 7 percentage point increase from the prior week. Regional breakdowns show approval ratings dropping to 29% in Seoul and 35% in Busan/Ulsan/Gyeongnam, while Jeonnam/Gwangju/Jeonbuk remained higher at 60%. Demographically, approval among 40 and 50-year-olds stands at 45%, while younger generations (20s, 30s) show 31% and 35% respectively. Among party supporters, Democratic Party members maintain a 72% approval rating, whereas People Power Party supporters show only 7% approval. The survey, conducted between September 8-10 via telephone interviews with 1,000 adults nationwide, carries a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.46:T424,According to a poll conducted by Korea Gallup from August 8 to 10, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to 38%, marking the first time it has fallen into the 30% range since his inauguration. This represents a 2% point decrease from the previous week and a third consecutive week of decline. The survey of 1,000 adults nationwide found that positive evaluations were lowest in Seoul (29%), while Jeonnam/Gwangju/Jeonbuk showed the highest support at 60%. Regarding specific policy issues, 24% of respondents cited real estate policy as the primary reason for their negative assessment. Furthermore, the poll indicates significant public skepticism toward two ministerial nominees: 43% believe Kim Seung-won is unsuitable for the Ministry of Justice compared to 22% who find him suitable, and 61% view Yoon Hye-in as unsuitable for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family compared to 13% who find her suitable. Additionally, 55% of respondents oppose deploying military forces to the Strait of Hormuz, while 32% support the deployment.47:T548,According to a Gallup Korea survey conducted from Tuesday through Thursday, President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has dropped to a record low of 38 percent, down 2 percentage points from the previous week, with 51 percent of respondents giving a negative assessment. The poll of 1,000 people aged 18 and older, conducted in Seoul, indicates this is the lowest rating since Lee took office in June last year. Criticism is largely driven by his recent Cabinet reshuffle; among those with negative assessments, 24 percent cited real estate policies, 16 percent cited personnel appointments, and 10 percent cited economic and livelihood issues. Specifically regarding personnel, 43 percent of respondents said Rep. Kim Seung-won is unfit to serve as justice minister compared to 22 percent who found him fit, following allegations that he illegally lobbied for a COVID-19 treatment approval in 2021. Similarly, 61 percent gave a negative response to Rep. Yong Hye-in's nomination as minister of gender equality, citing concerns over her retention of a National Assembly seat and alleged nepotism. Support for the ruling Democratic Party remained stable at 38 percent, while the opposition People Power Party fell 1 percentage point to 29 percent. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points at a 95 percent confidence level.48:T6bc,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen to a post-inauguration low of 38%, according to a September 11, 2026, survey by Korea Gallup, marking the first time his positive evaluation has dropped below 40% in three consecutive weeks, while negative ratings reached 51%. The decline is attributed to negative public sentiment regarding real estate policies and controversies surrounding recent cabinet reshuffles. A senior official from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) told Herald Economy that the situation is 'very serious' and that there is currently no clear turning point to reverse the trend, raising concerns that the slump could impact the 2028 general elections. The survey also highlighted specific controversies: 61% of respondents deemed Constitutional Court nominee Yoon Hye-in 'unsuitable', and 43% found Kim Seung-won 'unsuitable' for the Justice Ministry. The DPK is closely monitoring real estate sentiment, having conducted its own survey of Seoul residents which confirmed negative public opinion, leading to strong pressure from Seoul-based lawmakers for the government to amend its real estate tax reform bill. Additionally, internal party divisions exposed during recent leadership elections are seen as contributing factors to the low approval ratings. Consequently, major policy initiatives, including a special investigation into the revocation of prosecution powers and President Lee's top priority of constitutional amendment (linked to re-election eligibility), face reduced momentum. The Gallup survey utilized random digit dialing of wireless virtual numbers with a sample error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level, and a response rate of 9.4%.49:T495,According to a Gallup Korea survey released on September 11, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's job approval rating dropped to a record low of 38%, while disapproval rose to 51% over eight consecutive weeks. The decline is attributed to public dissatisfaction with real estate policies, the president's avoidance of legal trials, and the controversial nominations of Kim Seung-won (Justice Minister candidate, 22% suitability) and Yong Hye-in (Minister of Gender Equality and Family candidate, 13% suitability). The survey, conducted September 8-10 with 1,000 respondents, found that disapproval exceeds approval in almost all regions and age groups, including the core 40-50 demographic. In terms of party support, the Democratic Party holds 38%, the People Power Party 29%, the Reformation Party 3%, the Jooguk Reform Party 2%, and the Progressive Party 2%. Regarding the potential deployment of South Korean troops to the Strait of Hormuz following a request from US President Trump, 55% of the public opposes the deployment while 32% supports it. The survey was conducted via telephone interviews with a 9.4% response rate and a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.4a:T114f,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating fell below 40% for the first time since his June 2025 inauguration, sliding to 38% in a Gallup Korea survey released Sept. 11 [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260911002900315). The poll of 1,000 adults, conducted Sept. 8-10, found 51% of respondents disapprove of Lee's performance — the third consecutive week that disapproval topped 50% — while 11% remained undecided [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202609118446H)[IT](https://www.etnews.com/20260911000102)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202609111019549659). The 13-point gap between negative and positive evaluations represents the widest since Lee took office [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202609111019549659)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057551001). Real estate policy remained the top source of voter frustration, cited by 24% of those with negative views. Personnel appointments surged to 16% as a driver of dissatisfaction, a 7-point jump from the prior week, as confirmation hearings for Lee's cabinet nominees draw near [IT](https://www.etnews.com/20260911000102)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202609111019549659)[오마이](https://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx). On the positive side, foreign policy led at 19% — up 6 points after state visits to France — while the economy and livelihood issues registered at 13% [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202609111019549659)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057551001). The two most controversial nominees drew broad public rejection. Kim Seung-won, Lee's pick for Justice Minister, was rated 'unsuitable' by 43% of respondents versus 22% who found him suitable, following allegations that he illegally lobbied for the approval of a COVID-19 treatment in 2021 [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260911002900315). Yong Hye-in, nominated as Minister of Gender Equality and Family, fared worse: 61% called her 'unsuitable' versus just 13% 'suitable,' amid concerns about her retaining her National Assembly seat while serving as a minister and allegations of nepotism [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260911002900315)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202609111151027). Regionally, Seoul recorded the sharpest decline, with approval falling 9 percentage points to just 29% and disapproval reaching 60% [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057551001)[오마이](https://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx). Lee's strongest support came from Jeonnam, Gwangju, and Jeonbuk, where 60% approved — though that region also posted a 7-point week-over-week drop [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057551001). Among age groups, voters in their 40s fell 10 points to 45% approval, while younger voters aged 18-29 and those in their 30s bucked the trend, rising 6 and 4 points respectively [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057551001)[오마이](https://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx). A senior official from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea told Herald Economy that the situation is 'very serious,' adding that there is currently no clear path to reversing the trend [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10870446). The official warned the sustained slump could weigh on the DPK in the 2028 general elections. The DPK conducted its own poll of Seoul residents, which confirmed negative sentiment on real estate, prompting pressure from Seoul-based lawmakers to amend the real estate tax reform bill [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10870446). A separate question in the Gallup survey revealed that 55% of South Koreans oppose deploying troops to the Strait of Hormuz in response to a request from U.S. President Donald Trump, while 32% support the deployment [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026091110060001642)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6576681)[데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html). Opposition ran strongest among DPK supporters, at 69% against and 21% in favor, while supporters of the opposition People Power Party backed deployment 50% to 36% [노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6576681). The DPK holds a 38% party support rating, compared with 29% for the PPP, which dropped 1 point from the prior week [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260911002900315)[韩国最](https://chinese.joins.com/news/articleView.html).4b:T687,From August 31 to September 4, 2026, construction site explanation meetings (현설) will be held in 13 locations across South Korea to select contractors for major residential redevelopment and reconstruction projects. On August 31, Daesung Asset Trust will host a meeting for the Gunja Juhong 9th District project in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, involving 742 households across 29,528㎡, with bids due October 15 at 3 PM. On September 1, five projects will be presented, including the Majan 5 redevelopment in Songpa-gu, Seoul, which plans to build 2,041 households (408 rental) on 106,514㎡; this project saw a failed bid when Hyundai E&C attended alone on August 18, with a new deadline of October 10 at 2 PM. Also on September 1, Busan projects in Geumsa 1 (2,630 households, 126,013㎡), Myeongjang 5 (2,183 households, 134,589㎡), and Anrak 1 (1,535 households, 91,470㎡) will seek contractors, with bid deadlines on September 22. On September 2, the Neunggok 3 project in Goyang will seek a contractor for 1,258 households on 89,271㎡, with a deadline of September 23. On September 3, Hanwha Asset Trust will hold a second meeting for the Yeouido Pilot Apartment project in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, aiming to construct 2,491 households on 109,307㎡; Samsung C&T Construction is targeting this site after a previous failed bid due to a single bidder, with a deadline of December 3. Also on September 3, Gwangan 7 in Busan will seek a contractor for 1,771 households on 91,891㎡, with a deadline of October 6. Finally, on September 4, Gyobo Asset Trust will host a meeting for Gangbuk 3 in Seoul, planning 920 households on 24,347㎡, with bids due September 28.4c:Tfe2,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's cabinet reshuffle faces mounting political headwinds, with new polling suggesting his approval rating may have fallen further than initially reported. A Real Meter survey of 2,509 respondents, conducted Aug. 24-28 for Energy Economic Daily, found Lee's approval at 38.9% — down for seven consecutive weeks — with a disapproval rating of 58.7%, creating a 19.8-point gap [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12140080). A separate Korea Gallup poll placed approval at 42% [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12140080). Analysts attribute the slide to rising housing costs, a constitutional dispute over Supreme Court nominations, public distrust of police following a Jeju missing-person case, and infighting within the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12140080). The housing market, a core source of voter frustration, presents a sharply divided picture. Seoul apartment starts surged to 5,574 units in July alone — roughly 20 times the 278 recorded in July 2025 — yet apartment completions across January through July fell 48.7% year-over-year to 17,603 households [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202608310758047). Sales of Seoul apartments dropped 22.6% year-over-year to 6,564 units in July, and unsold inventory in the broader Seoul Capital Area climbed 3.7% to 19,469 units [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202608310758047). The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate to 3% for a second consecutive time Aug. 27, pushing mortgage rates into the 5% range and further cooling buyer demand among the 30-40 age group [Y](https://tw.stock.yahoo.com/news/%E9%9F%93%E5%9C%8B%E5%85%A7%E9%96%A3%E6%94%B9%E7%B5%84%E5%95%9F%E5%8B%95-%E6%9D%8E%E7%82%AF%E6%97%A5%E5%8D%87%E4%BB%BB%E8%B2%A1%E9%95%B7-%E6%B3%95%E5%8B%99%E5%8F%8A%E4%B8%AD%E5%B0%8F%E4%BC%81%E6%A5%AD%E9%83%A8%E4%BA%BA%E4%BA%8B%E5%8F%97%E7%9F%9A%E7%9B%AE-235553262.html)[I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2079004). To accelerate housing supply, President Lee directed that permitting authority for small-scale redevelopment projects move from metropolitan governments to district mayors, a change his office says could halve approval timelines [I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2079004). Seoul Metropolitan Government and other local authorities have opposed the directive, warning it risks disjointed development that could worsen traffic and living conditions [I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2079004). Separately, Lee's public sector reform agenda — including the merger of Korea Railroad (Korail) and SR and a plan to relocate 350 public institutions out of the Seoul metropolitan area — has run into stiff resistance. The National Financial Workers' Union announced a general strike for Sept. 4, arguing that forced relocation prioritizes "political logic" over worker welfare and regional economic reality [주간한](https://weekly.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html). The nomination of DPK lawmaker Kim Seung-won as Minister of Justice has drawn the sharpest political fire. The Chosun Ilbo reported that Kim was drawn from a group that had previously advocated dropping charges against President Lee himself, raising conflict-of-interest questions ahead of confirmation hearings [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260831000400315). The opposition People Power Party (PPP) has pledged what it calls a "needle-point verification" of each nominee [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260831000400315). The nomination of Yong Hye-in, a 36-year-old lawmaker from the opposition Basic Income Party (BIP), as Minister of Gender Equality and Family also provoked a broadside from the PPP, with lawmakers such as Ahn Cheol-soo and Han Dong-hun labeling the move "code-matching" and "political suicide" [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12140080). All six ministerial nominees must clear National Assembly confirmation hearings before taking office [ET](https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/26/8/30/n14839662.htm).4d:T54f,South Korea President Lee Jae Myung's administration unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, appointing veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as the new deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance, replacing the previous official. Lee Hyoung-il, who has served as First Vice Finance Minister since June 2025, inherits an economy running hotter than expected and will coordinate with a central bank tightening policy while the government prepares to boost fiscal spending. The administration also named Kim Seung-won, a lawmaker from the ruling Democratic Party, as the new minister of justice, and Kang Shin-chul, former deputy commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command, as the new defense minister. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik announced the changes in a televised address. The reshuffle aims to revitalize the administration's international policy momentum as it enters its second year, amid analyst concerns regarding the sustainability of expansionary fiscal policies following a rout in the local bond market. The government is expected to roll out its 2027 budget next week. In South Korea, cabinet nominees must face strict legislative scrutiny before formal appointment by the president, though the president retains ultimate constitutional authority to appoint ministers even if parliament votes them down.4e:T5d9,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced a major reshuffle of his economic team on August 30, 2026, replacing key ministers in the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. This reorganization, occurring 14 months into his term, aims to address worsening public sentiment regarding real estate tax reforms and supply issues. President Lee appointed former Vice Minister Lee Hyung-il as the new Minister of Economy and Finance; Lee, a 1971-born macroeconomist who served under both the Moon and Yoon administrations, stated his goal to 'create new investment and growth opportunities' through mega-projects to boost potential growth rates. The President also appointed Hong Ji-sun, a 1970s-born practical bureaucrat with extensive experience in housing and transportation policy in Gyeonggi Province, as the new Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. This change impacts ongoing negotiations with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon regarding the supply of 73,000 housing units in the capital region by October. Additionally, the President appointed 1985-born lawyer and two-term lawmaker Lee So-young as the Minister of SMEs and Startups, making her the youngest minister in the cabinet's history. The move signals a shift towards 'technocrats' and practical officials, though concerns remain about the potential centralization of policy control within the presidential office at the expense of ministry autonomy.4f:T2330,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung reshuffled his cabinet Aug. 30, replacing six ministers and several senior presidential aides in what his office called the 'Second Cabinet' [DEV](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3969587-south-korea-names-veteran-technocrat-lee-hyoung-il-as-new-finance-chief-in-cabinet-reshuffle)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608301752006780)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset). Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik announced the changes at a televised briefing two days before the opening of the regular National Assembly session Sept. 1 [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608301752006780)[I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2078954). The reshuffle was so abrupt that outgoing Economic Vice Minister Koo Yoon-cheol learned of his replacement only upon arriving at the airport for a Group of Twenty (G20) summit event [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0101_202608301953457622). President Lee's approval rating had slipped to 42% — the lowest since he took office in June 2025 — according to a Korea Gallup poll released Aug. 28, driven by frustration over housing prices, stock market volatility, and a bond market sell-off [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026083020231)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/opinion/editorial/1275367.html). The most consequential appointment is retired four-star General Kang Shin-cheol as Minister of National Defense, ending roughly 60 years of civilian leadership at the ministry — a tradition established after the May 16, 1961 military coup [ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[朝日新](https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASV8Z2VW2V8ZUHBI00KM.html). Kang previously served as Deputy Commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) and as South Korea's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026083020231)[朝日新](https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASV8Z2VW2V8ZUHBI00KM.html). His predecessor, civilian lawmaker Ahn Kyu-baek, faced a petition signed by more than 330,000 citizens demanding his removal over alleged irregularities in his military service record, which he denied [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0101_202608301953457622). Analysts expect Kang to advance two major security objectives: transferring wartime operational control (OPCON) from the U.S. to South Korea, and integrating the country's military academies [ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[朝日新](https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASV8Z2VW2V8ZUHBI00KM.html). On the economic front, Lee Hyung-il — formerly First Vice Minister of Economy and Finance and a macroeconomist who served under both the Moon Jae-in and Yoon Suk-yeol administrations — becomes Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister [DEV](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3969587-south-korea-names-veteran-technocrat-lee-hyoung-il-as-new-finance-chief-in-cabinet-reshuffle)[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12139941)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830058900002). He inherits a mixed economic picture: the Bank of Korea forecasts real GDP growth at 3.3% this year, the highest in five years, yet the OECD projects the country's potential growth rate will drop to 1.66% in 2026 [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830058900002). Consumer prices have risen approximately 3% over the last three months, driven by the aftermath of a Middle East oil crisis, and youth employment (ages 15-29) has declined for 45 consecutive months [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830058900002). Lee Hyung-il said he would strive to "create new investment and growth opportunities" through three government mega-projects [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830058900002). His immediate challenge will be coordinating fiscal expansion with the central bank's tightening monetary policy as the government prepares the 2027 budget [DEV](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3969587-south-korea-names-veteran-technocrat-lee-hyoung-il-as-new-finance-chief-in-cabinet-reshuffle). Kim Seung-won, a former judge and ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) lawmaker, was nominated as Minister of Justice [DEV](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3969587-south-korea-names-veteran-technocrat-lee-hyoung-il-as-new-finance-chief-in-cabinet-reshuffle)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[국제신](https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp). His most urgent task will be overseeing the Oct. 2 launch of the Public Prosecution Service, which will shift investigative powers from prosecutors to the police [ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/opinion/editorial/1275367.html). The opposition People Power Party (PPP) sharply condemned the nomination, with PPP Leader Jang Dong-hyeok claiming it was an attempt to "cancel his own trial," and PPP Floor Leader Jeong Jeom-sik labeling the entire reshuffle "national governance terrorism" [ON](https://www.sisaon.co.kr/news/articleView.html). A Korean editorial source noted that Kim's past representation of clients in the controversial Daejang-dong corruption case raises conflict-of-interest questions that he must address at his confirmation hearing [국제신](https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp). Hong Ji-sun, a former deputy minister with deep experience in housing and transportation policy in Gyeonggi Province, was named Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12139941)[인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026083020231)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). She inherits ongoing negotiations with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon over the supply of 73,000 housing units in the capital region by October [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12139941). Lee So-young, a two-term DPK lawmaker and attorney born in 1985, was named Minister of SMEs and Startups, making her the youngest minister in the cabinet's history [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12139941)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset). Yong Hye-in, a 36-year-old lawmaker from the opposition Basic Income Party (BIP), was nominated as Minister of Gender Equality and Family — the youngest-ever nominee for the post and the first drawn from an opposition party [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608301752006780)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/opinion/editorial/1275367.html). Among presidential staff appointments, Lee Hae-min, a former Google product manager and opposition Jooguk Innovation Party lawmaker, was named Chief Secretary for AI Future Planning [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026083020231)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2078954). Kim Kyung-soo, a former governor of South Gyeongsang Province and close ally of former President Moon, was appointed Special Presidential Assistant for Political Affairs [I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2078954)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/opinion/editorial/1275367.html). Lee Won-ju was named Mega Project Advisor to oversee national investments in semiconductors and artificial intelligence [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026083020231)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). The DPK praised the reshuffle as a sign of "strength in capability, youth, and progressive-reform alliances," while the PPP dismissed it as an "ego-driven reshuffle" driven by self-interest rather than national governance [ON](https://www.sisaon.co.kr/news/articleView.html). All nominees must clear confirmation hearings in the National Assembly, where the PPP has vowed a rigorous "needle-point verification" of each nominee [I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2078954)[국제신](https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp). A second round of reshuffles later in the year — potentially covering the Health and Welfare, Education, and Foreign Affairs ministries — has not been ruled out [I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2078954).50:T845,On August 30, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea announced the appointments of six new cabinet ministers and several key aides to form the second-term government. According to a briefing by Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, the new Justice Minister nominee is Kim Seung-won, a former judge and re-elected Democratic Party lawmaker currently serving as the ruling party's secretary-general for the Legislative and Judiciary Committee. Kim, born in 1969, graduated from Seoul National University's Department of Public Law and previously served as a Suwon District Court judge and executive official in the Presidential Secretariat. The new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance is Lee Hyung-il, a former first vice minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. For the Ministry of National Defense, the president appointed Kang Shin-cheol, a four-star general and former Deputy Commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, who also served as South Korea's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Operations. Additionally, Hong Ji-sun, currently the second vice minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, was nominated for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, citing her experience in housing supply policy. Lee So-young of the Democratic Party was nominated for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, while Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party was nominated for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. In terms of presidential staff, the president appointed Lee Hae-min of the Reform Korea Party as the new Presidential Secretary for AI and Future Planning, citing her background as a former Google engineer and lead sponsor of the AI Basic Act. Former AI Secretary Ha Jung-woo was appointed Vice Chairman of the National AI Strategy Committee. For the 'mega-projects' portfolio, Lee Won-joo, currently an official at the Ministry of Climate and Energy, was selected as a special assistant. Finally, former Local Era Committee Chairman Kim Kyung-soo was appointed Special Presidential Advisor for Political Affairs to foster national unity.51:T8a3,On August 30, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea announced a major cabinet reshuffle involving six new ministerial candidates and several high-level aides, aiming to strengthen national governance momentum in his second year in office. According to a briefing by Blue House Chief of Staff Kang Hun-sik, the following appointments were made: Kim Seung-won, a two-term lawmaker and former judge, was nominated as the new Minister of Justice to lead criminal and judicial system reforms. Lee Hyung-il, currently the First Vice Minister of Finance, was selected as the new Minister of Economy and Finance, noted for his experience during the Middle East oil crisis. Hong Ji-sun, currently the Second Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, was appointed Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, with expectations to accelerate housing supply. Lee So-young, a two-term lawmaker, was nominated as Minister of SMEs and Startups to support small businesses and startups. General Kang Shin-cheol, a four-star general and former Vice Commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command, was appointed Minister of National Defense to strengthen the ROK-US alliance and drive defense innovation. Additionally, Yong Hye-in, a lawmaker from the Basic Income Party and born in 1990, was nominated as Minister of Gender Equality and Family, potentially becoming the first minister born in the 1990s. Lee Hae-min, a lawmaker from the Justice Party and former Google engineer, was appointed AI Future Planning Chief of Staff to unify AI efforts across ministries. Former AI Chief of Staff Ha Jeong-woo was appointed Vice Chairman of the National AI Strategy Committee. Kim Kyung-soo, former Governor of Gyeongsangnam-do and a prominent figure associated with the Moon Jae-in administration, was named Special Presidential Assistant for Political Affairs to foster national unity. Finally, Lee Won-ju, currently the Director of Energy Transition Policy at the Ministry of Climate and Energy, was appointed as the Mega Project Assistant to lead three major national initiatives. The inclusion of opposition party members and former Moon administration figures signals a broad-based approach to governance.52:T1702,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced a sweeping cabinet reshuffle Aug. 30, naming six new ministers and several senior presidential aides in what the Blue House dubbed the 'Second Cabinet' [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0101_202608301351214286)[KI](https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html)[ANY](https://sp.yna.co.kr/view/ASP20260830000700883). Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik announced the appointments at a briefing. The reshuffle comes as Lee's approval rating dropped to 42% — its lowest point since he took office in June 2025 — amid public frustration over housing prices, financial market volatility, and a sell-off in South Korea's bond market [UDN](https://udn.com/news/story/6809/9722999). The most consequential appointment is retired four-star General Kang Shin-cheol as Minister of National Defense, replacing civilian lawmaker Ahn Kyu-baek [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2359524.htm)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830040200504)[時事ド](https://www.jiji.com/jc/article). Kang previously served as Deputy Commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) and, more recently, as South Korea's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. The move ends roughly 60 years of civilian leadership at the defense ministry — a tradition that took root after the May 16, 1961 military coup [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2359524.htm)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830040200504). Ahn had faced a petition signed by more than 330,000 people demanding his removal over allegations relating to his military service record, which he denied [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830040200504). Analysts say Kang's appointment prioritizes military expertise to advance pending security goals, including the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea and the integration of South Korea's military academies [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2359524.htm)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830040200504). Kang has also worked alongside the current U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, making him well-positioned for the November 2026 Security Consultative Meeting [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830040200504). On the economic front, Lee Hyung-il, formerly First Vice Minister of Economy and Finance, was named Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister [KI](https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html)[ANY](https://sp.yna.co.kr/view/ASP20260830000700883)[프라임](https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/). Lee is credited with steering policy during a Middle East oil crisis and is expected to introduce a 'maximum oil price system' to address high fuel costs [聯合ニ](https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260830000700882)[프라임](https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/). His challenge will be coordinating fiscal expansion with the central bank's tightening monetary policy as the government prepares the 2027 budget [UDN](https://udn.com/news/story/6809/9722999). The remaining four ministerial slots highlight Lee's cross-party outreach strategy [工商時](https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20260830700400-430701)[프라임](https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/). Kim Seung-won, a former judge and ruling Democratic Party lawmaker, was nominated as Minister of Justice and is expected to lead judicial reform [KI](https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html)[메트로](https://metroseoul.co.kr/article/20260830500267). Hong Ji-sun, a former deputy minister with deep experience in housing policy, was named Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport [工商時](https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20260830700400-430701)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Lee So-young, a Democratic Party lawmaker and attorney, was named Minister of SMEs and Startups [프라임](https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/). Most notably, Yong Hye-in, a 36-year-old lawmaker from the opposition Basic Income Party, was nominated as Minister of Gender Equality and Family [聯合ニ](https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260830000700882)[韩联社](https://cn.yna.co.kr/view/ACK20260830001000881)[UDN](https://udn.com/news/story/6809/9722999). If confirmed, she would become South Korea's first minister born in the 1990s and the first ministerial nominee drawn from an opposition party — a move that has prompted speculation about a formal coalition cabinet [프라임](https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/). Among the presidential staff changes, Lee Hae-min, a former Google engineer and opposition lawmaker, was appointed Chief Secretary for AI Future Planning [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0101_202608301351214286)[工商時](https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20260830700400-430701). Former AI Secretary Ha Jung-woo was named Vice Chairman of the National AI Strategy Committee [KI](https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Kim Kyung-soo, a former governor of South Gyeongsang Province and a close ally of former President Moon Jae-in, was appointed Special Presidential Assistant for Political Affairs [ANY](https://sp.yna.co.kr/view/ASP20260830000700883)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Lee Won-ju was named Mega Project Advisor to oversee large-scale national investments in semiconductors and artificial intelligence [ANY](https://sp.yna.co.kr/view/ASP20260830000700883)[工商時](https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20260830700400-430701). The Democratic Party praised the reshuffle as 'ability-centered personnel' designed to 'bring vitality to key sectors' [메트로](https://metroseoul.co.kr/article/20260830500267)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608301659001). All nominees must pass confirmation hearings in the National Assembly [ANY](https://sp.yna.co.kr/view/ASP20260830000700883)[جري](https://gate.ahram.org.eg/News/5897440.aspx).53:T1b09,**South Korean forces fired warning shots last week after several North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) on the eastern front of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)** — the first such border violation of 2026 [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202608161359017)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6563598)[CNB](https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/south-korea-fired-warning-shots-after-north-korean-soldiers-crossed-demarcation-line-yonhap-says-19970396.htm). According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the North Korean troops appeared to be on routine patrol when they crossed the line, retreating immediately after the warning shots [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202608161359017)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6563598). No unusual activity was reported afterward, and the JCS confirmed that South Korean forces remain on high alert [노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6563598)[H](https://www.haberler.com/yerel/guney-kore-ordusundan-siniri-ihlal-eden-kuzey-kore-20149229-haberi/). The incident marks a notable drop from 2025, when North Korean troops crossed the MDL 17 times [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202608161359017)[HLN](https://www.hln.be/buitenland/zuid-korea-lost-waarschuwingsschoten-nadat-noord-koreaanse-soldaten-grens-oversteken~a5cddaf9/)[CNB](https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/south-korea-fired-warning-shots-after-north-korean-soldiers-crossed-demarcation-line-yonhap-says-19970396.htm). Seoul attributes some crossings to the loss of original 1953 demarcation markers, which has led to differing interpretations of where the border actually lies [НСН](https://nsn.fm/policy/peresechenie-granitsy-i-ogon-uzhnaya-koreya-predlozhila-kndr-zakonchit-voinu). Under South Korea's rules of engagement, the military first broadcasts warnings via loudspeakers before firing warning shots if soldiers cross the line [الب](https://www.albayan.ae/news/world/1546347)[RTA](https://arabic.rt.com/world/1821656-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB-%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B0%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%89-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7/). The border crossing coincided with a major peace overture from South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who — speaking Aug. 15 at a ceremony in Seoul marking the 81st anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japanese colonial rule — proposed that both Koreas negotiate a formal legal end to the Korean War [ТЦ](https://tsargrad.tv/news/prezident-juzhnoj-korei-predlozhil-kndr-peregovory-o-zavershenii-vojny_1826061)[К](https://24tv.ua/geopolitics/ru/korejskij-konflikt-seul-predlagaet-phenjanu-polozhit-konec-vojne_n3124216). The 1950-53 conflict ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty, meaning the two nations remain technically at war [CNB](https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/south-korea-fired-warning-shots-after-north-korean-soldiers-crossed-demarcation-line-yonhap-says-19970396.htm)[ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). Lee called for replacing what he described as the 'unstable armistice system' with a permanent peace regime and proposed a 'multi-level security system' to monitor military movements and prevent crises from miscalculation [ТЦ](https://tsargrad.tv/news/prezident-juzhnoj-korei-predlozhil-kndr-peregovory-o-zavershenii-vojny_1826061)[НСН](https://nsn.fm/policy/peresechenie-granitsy-i-ogon-uzhnaya-koreya-predlozhila-kndr-zakonchit-voinu). **Lee's proposal represents a notable shift in approach**: rather than demanding complete dismantlement of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, Lee described a freeze on nuclear production as a realistic interim goal [К](https://24tv.ua/geopolitics/ru/korejskij-konflikt-seul-predlagaet-phenjanu-polozhit-konec-vojne_n3124216). Lee estimates North Korea produces approximately 15-20 new nuclear warheads annually, and experts believe Pyongyang already possesses dozens of warheads since officially declaring itself a nuclear power in 2022 [К](https://24tv.ua/geopolitics/ru/korejskij-konflikt-seul-predlagaet-phenjanu-polozhit-konec-vojne_n3124216). North Korea has not responded publicly to the proposal [ТЦ](https://tsargrad.tv/news/prezident-juzhnoj-korei-predlozhil-kndr-peregovory-o-zavershenii-vojny_1826061)[ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). Pyongyang has previously rejected Lee's dialogue overtures and, under leader Kim Jong Un, has labeled South Korea a 'hostile state' and ruled out reunification [НСН](https://nsn.fm/policy/peresechenie-granitsy-i-ogon-uzhnaya-koreya-predlozhila-kndr-zakonchit-voinu)[ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). North Korean state media, including the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), focused Aug. 15 on internal celebrations honoring former leaders Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il rather than addressing Seoul's offer [ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). Tensions remain elevated ahead of the annual US-South Korea joint military exercises, **Ulchi Freedom Shield**, set to begin Monday [ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). North Korea has historically condemned the drills as rehearsals for an invasion. Separately, North Korea fired a ballistic missile from Wonsan Aug. 11, landing outside Japan's exclusive economic zone and prompting a formal protest from Japanese Defense Minister Shintaro Koizumi [НСН](https://nsn.fm/policy/peresechenie-granitsy-i-ogon-uzhnaya-koreya-predlozhila-kndr-zakonchit-voinu). Meanwhile, Kim reaffirmed close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of North Korea's Liberation Day, citing increased cooperation since Pyongyang began deploying troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine [ESH](https://www.ensonhaber.com/kuzey-kore-lideri-kimden-rusya-mesaji-daha-mukemmel-bir-gelecek-h1557962)[ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). Putin, in a Kremlin statement, noted that relations between the two countries have reached an 'unprecedented high level' of comprehensive strategic partnership following a 2024 bilateral agreement [ESH](https://www.ensonhaber.com/kuzey-kore-lideri-kimden-rusya-mesaji-daha-mukemmel-bir-gelecek-h1557962).54:T6d5,On August 13, 2026, the Lee Jae-myung government announced the '8·13 Real Estate Policy' aimed at addressing housing supply shortages and rising prices. The policy includes releasing Green Belt restrictions in the Seoul metropolitan area to add over 230,000 housing units and increasing the household loan total growth rate limit from 1.5% to 3%. Major Korean daily newspapers offered divergent evaluations: conservative outlets , , and criticized the policy's 'implementation lag' and questioned its credibility. noted that last year's September 7 targets were only half-met (24.2% in the capital region) and argued that while tax reforms apply next year, new supply won't start until 2030. highlighted that out of 1.58 million planned units, nearly none will be completed within the current administration's term, and criticized the 'tax bomb' on non-residential single homes. emphasized that private developers handle 81% of capital region supply and called for deregulation. Conversely, progressive outlets and praised the speed of supply expansion but warned of risks from increased loans. noted that an additional 30 trillion won in liquidity could stimulate speculation before supply takes effect. pointed to a 47.8 trillion won expansion in project financing (PF) guarantees as helpful but cautioned that real estate loan expansion could exacerbate household debt, which is already at high levels. The article concludes that the policy's success depends on restoring market trust and managing side effects, noting that key measures require legislative approval from the National Assembly.55:T583,According to a new Gallup Korea poll released on August 14, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to a new low of 44%, while his disapproval rating has risen to 46%, marking the first time in the organization's history that negative evaluations have exceeded positive ones for the President. This represents a 7 percentage point decline in approval and an 8 percentage point increase in disapproval over the roughly three weeks since the July 24 poll, which showed 51% approval and 38% disapproval. The shift is attributed to concerns over housing prices, stock market volatility, and controversies regarding economic policy. In response, the South Korean government recently announced an expansion of real estate development financing support, increasing policy funds from 26.3 trillion won to at least 47.8 trillion won, alongside relaxed loan restrictions for young and newlywed families to boost housing supply. However, market analysts note that these measures face the dual challenge of stimulating supply while curbing speculation, as household debt and rising home prices pose risks. Experts suggest that the approval rating falling below the disapproval rating could weaken President Lee's political leverage in pushing forward reforms on real estate, household debt, and capital markets, though the narrow 2-point gap indicates the trend requires further monitoring.56:T1358,**South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen to a post-inauguration low of 44%**, while his disapproval rating climbed to 46%, according to a Gallup Korea poll released Aug. 14 [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260814004700315). The survey, conducted Aug. 11-13 among 1,000 adults with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points, marks the first time since Lee took office in June 2025 that negative evaluations have outnumbered positive ones — a milestone Korean media are calling a **'dead cross'** [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)[YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260814004700315). The drop from 51% approval in the late July poll represents a **7-point decline in roughly three weeks** [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260814054800001)[YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260814004700315). Real estate policy is the single biggest driver of discontent, cited by **30% of disapproving respondents**, followed by concerns over the economy and living costs at **13%** [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260814054800001)[데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html). An additional **5%** cited Lee's moves to scale back prosecutorial powers, a step that **50% of all survey respondents** called a 'mistake' [문화일](https://www.munhwa.com/article/11609652)[데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The decline in support crossed all regions and age groups, including in Lee's core Honam region base, which fell to **71% approval** [데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The backlash centers in part on the Aug. 13 housing supply plan, which critics from both parties have attacked as insufficient. People Power Party (PPP) floor leader Jeong Jeong-sik called the plan 'reheated content' and 'number games,' noting that of the more than 230,000 planned units in the capital region, only **1,000 were identified for central Seoul** [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10841284)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608141010077488). Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who attended a PPP floor strategy session at the National Assembly, said housing is 'the most desperate livelihood issue in Seoul' and called for a full review of policies he described as 'fixated on owner-occupancy,' arguing they destabilize the rental market [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608141010077488)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6563041). PPP lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo labeled the government's 'Youth Future Housing Loan' program — which offers **80% loan-to-value low-interest loans** for non-apartment purchases priced at **400 million won or less** — an 'insult to youth' [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12127773)[경기일](https://www.kyeonggi.com/article/20260814580046). Ahn cited a March report from the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements showing that **79.7% of adults in their 20s and 30s prefer apartments**, while only **4.5%** currently own non-apartment homes [경기일](https://www.kyeonggi.com/article/20260814580046). He argued the loans effectively trap young people in substandard housing for 20 to 30 years rather than helping them advance toward apartment ownership [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12127773). The government faces simultaneous criticism for a separate proposal to reclassify **gosiwon** — small, desk-equipped study lodgings historically used by exam candidates — as formal housing units by removing mandatory desk requirements and allowing bathtubs [데일리](http://www.dailypop.kr/news/articleView.html). Seoul alone has roughly **51,500 gosiwon facilities and 155,000 rooms**, and **35.7% of households** living in non-standard accommodations already reside in gosiwon or similar facilities, according to a 2022 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport survey [데일리](http://www.dailypop.kr/news/articleView.html). Critics say the reclassification would inflate housing supply statistics without improving actual living conditions, since gosiwon remain legally classified as 'multi-use living facilities' rather than residential housing [데일리](http://www.dailypop.kr/news/articleView.html). The ruling Democratic Party of Korea's own approval dropped **3 points to 41%**, while the opposition PPP rose **2 points to 25%** [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260814054800001)[YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260814004700315). The Democratic Party is showing internal divisions over proposed tax reforms, with non-metropolitan lawmakers showing little interest in measures targeting high-value properties concentrated in Seoul and Gyeonggi, according to Korea's Herald Business [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10841284). The Blue House said Aug. 13 that it is conducting 'a detailed review of areas where the administration has fallen short' [聯合ニ](https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260814001000882).57:T84f,On August 13, 2026, the ruling and opposition parties in South Korea offered conflicting assessments of the government's 'August 13 housing supply plan' announced by Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yun-deok at the Government Complex in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) praised the plan as a comprehensive strategy to stabilize the market by accelerating housing supply, improving private sector financing and tax policies, and easing burdens on newlyweds and renters. DPK Spokesperson Park Ji-hye stated the plan includes measures to fundamentally resolve market anxiety and described it as a strong government commitment. The party pledged to push for follow-up legislation swiftly, expanding its Housing Market Stabilization Task Force to coordinate across committees and ministries. In contrast, the People Power Party (PPP) criticized the plan as ineffective and misleading. PPP Senior Spokesperson Choi Bo-yoon called it a 'useless measure' that fails to meet market demand, noting that of the planned 230,000 new units in the capital region, only 1,000 units are allocated to Seoul's urban core, specifically the Yeongchang Park site in Gangseo-gu. Choi argued that the proposed regulatory easing for redevelopment projects is insufficient and that the plan delays real action by 4–5 years. He also condemned the increase in the household loan growth target from 1.5% to 3% as reckless, claiming it pushes citizens into debt without addressing the real need for urban housing supply. PPP Leader Jang Dong-hyuk echoed these criticisms on social media, accusing President Lee Jae-myung of encouraging speculative borrowing ('debt investment') before restricting access to credit, and mocked the President's earlier remark to the Finance Minister to 'crawl' as dismissive of public suffering. The government's plan includes supplying 230,000+ additional units in the capital region, allocating 15% of public housing via equity deposit and profit-sharing models, relaxing income and loan criteria for newlywed public rentals, and expanding long-term private rental financing support.58:T4d7,The South Korean government, led by President Lee Jae-myung, announced a comprehensive housing supply plan on August 13, 2026, aimed at delivering '230,000+ units' in the capital region by 2030. The plan involves releasing green belts to add 100,000 new homes, with 27,000 units identified so far: 21,000 in Namyangju (Wabu-eup), 4,500 in Gwangju (Jangji-dong), and 1,000 in Seoul (Yeomchang-park). To accelerate construction, the government plans to shorten the timeline from site announcement to groundbreaking from an average of 68 months to 37 months, advancing the start of 41,000 units for the 3rd New Towns. Financial support includes a 30 trillion won increase in household lending capacity to assist with relocation and down payments, while maintaining current loan-to-value (LTV) and debt-to-income (DSR) ratios. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Financial Services Commission released these measures as part of the 'August 13 Real Estate Measures' to stabilize the market, following a recent 0.02% drop in Gangnam apartment prices. Additionally, a temporary land transaction permit zone will be established in Seoul and adjacent green belts to curb speculative demand before further sites are announced.59:Td8b,South Korea's government expanded a key financial pillar of its housing plan Aug. 13, doubling the household loan growth target from **1.5% to 3.0%** — a reversal made just four months after the original target was set [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). The adjustment, announced by Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eoung-won, adds roughly **30 trillion won** (approximately $22 billion) in lending capacity for banks [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)[한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081314080002952). At the same time, Project Financing guarantee support for private housing developers will grow from **26.3 trillion won to 47.8 trillion won** [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126864)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608131824011). The expanded lending drew sharp pushback. The opposition People Power Party accused President Lee Jae-myung of encouraging "speculative borrowing" before restricting credit access [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2354018.htm). Several economists raised concern that the move risks inflaming South Korea's household debt burden, already sitting at **88.6% of gross domestic product** as of the end of last year [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Chairman Lee defended the shift as a "rational re-evaluation" to protect genuine homebuyers while blocking speculative demand [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). To tighten the guard against speculation alongside the looser lending, the government said it would add "non-resident single-homeowners with speculative intent" to a restricted list for rental deposit guarantees, and cut the guarantee ratio for single-homeowners in the Seoul metropolitan area from **80% to 70%** [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Beginning in January 2027, income growth of more than **20%** in a single year will be averaged over two years for lending purposes, and growth above **30%** will be averaged over three years, preventing temporary income spikes from boosting borrowing power [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). The broader supply package also drew criticism for what it left out. The government excluded high-demand greenbelt areas in Seoul's **Gangnam and Songpa** districts and the **Yongsan Children's Garden** — sites widely expected to be included [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608131843578550)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/property/1272839.html). Of the more than 230,000 planned units in the capital region, only **1,000** fall within Seoul's urban core, a figure the PPP called "woefully insufficient" [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2354018.htm). The ministry said additional greenbelt sites require resident notification and inter-agency review before release [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608131843578550). Real estate analysts flagged a separate gap: **no measures to address the rental housing shortage**, which experts such as Seo Jin-hyung, a professor at Kwangwoon University, and Kim Je-kyung, director at Tumi Real Estate Consulting, described as the most urgent issue facing tenants [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131828174722). Because new supply takes years to materialize, renters facing near-term cost pressure may see little near-term relief under the current plan [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131828174722).5a:T603,South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), led by Minister Kim Yun-deok, announced plans to supply 100,000 new housing units, with 27,000 units in specific locations (Yeonchang Park in Seoul and sites in Namyangju and Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province) revealed today, while the remaining 73,000 units are scheduled for announcement later this year after completing local government consultations. Minister Kim stated that the 73,000 units are ready for release but delayed due to administrative procedures like public review. The government also indicated a willingness to release green belts (specifically 3rd and 4th grade areas which are described as 'significantly damaged') to facilitate housing construction, aiming to stabilize the market. President Lee Jae-myung instructed the administration to create concrete execution plans to avoid the perception that 'the government is crazy for not building houses.' The cumulative housing supply plan now includes approximately 1.6 million households, exceeding the 1.35 million target set for 2030 under the September 7 measures when combined with the January 29 and current measures. The government aims to reduce the timeline from candidate site announcement to construction start from 68 months to 37 months using a standard model, offering incentives to minimize resident opposition. Additionally, the 'Rent Trust' program is expected to stabilize the rental market, potentially indirectly curbing gap investments, with about 20% of landlords expressing interest.5b:T517,On August 13, 2026, the South Korean government announced a plan to add over 230,000 new housing units to its existing target of 1.35 million units by 2030, aiming to curb rising housing prices in the capital region. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport detailed the strategy, which includes developing public lands, relaxing green belt restrictions, and supporting private projects. Specific allocations include 100,000 units in new public housing zones, such as 1,000 units in Seoul's Gangseo District, 21,700 units in Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do, and 4,500 units in Gwangju. To accelerate construction, the government introduced a fast-track review process intended to reduce the time from site designation to groundbreaking from 68 months to 37 months, offering tax and financial incentives for early starts. Additionally, the plan involves converting non-residential land to residential use and loosening regulations on military protection zones. These measures follow President Lee Jae-myung's election promise to improve housing affordability; however, housing prices in Seoul rose 0.26% for the week of August 3, marking the 79th consecutive week of increases, while President Lee's approval ratings have dropped to their lowest point, with only 27.9% support among voters in their 20s.5c:T1309,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called rising real estate prices a **'ticking time bomb'** threatening the country's future Aug. 13, as his government unveiled a plan to add more than 230,000 housing units to the Seoul metropolitan area [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/bluehouse/1272730.html)[OAN](https://oananews.org/node/711696). Seoul home prices rose **11.9%** in the first year following Lee's inauguration in May 2025 — nearly three times the 4% increase recorded nationwide over the same period, according to the Korea Real Estate Board [OAN](https://oananews.org/node/711696). Lee linked housing affordability directly to South Korea's low birth rate, warning that without decisive action the country risks a **'lost 20 years'** or **'lost 30 years'** of economic stagnation [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/bluehouse/1272730.html). The plan, the fifth major housing policy since June 2022, builds on a previous target of 1.35 million housing starts in the capital region by 2030, pushing the cumulative supply goal above **1.5 million units** [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840243)[중앙이](https://www.joongangenews.com/news/articleView.html). Three new public housing districts were immediately named, totaling **27,200 units**: 21,700 in Namyangju's Wabu-eup, 4,500 in Gwangju's Jangji-dong, and 1,000 in Seoul's Yeomchang-dong [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2353810.htm)[인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202608139622i). An additional **73,000-plus units** will be announced later this year after local government consultations [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840243)[화이트](http://www.whitepaper.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The government plans to convert **30,000 non-residential plots** into housing by 2030 and add **3,700 units** in Goyang Changreung [경인매](https://www.kmaeil.com/news/articleView.html). To accelerate delivery, the government introduced a **'shortest construction start model,'** cutting the average timeline from site announcement to groundbreaking from 68 months to 37 months by running permitting, environmental assessments, and land compensation simultaneously [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2353810.htm)[세계일](https://www.segye.com/newsView/20260813514028). A new **Cross-Government Housing Rapid Supply Inspection Meeting**, chaired by the Prime Minister, will oversee progress weekly [경인매](https://www.kmaeil.com/news/articleView.html). On the regulatory side, multi-family buildings will be permitted to rise to **4 stories** (up from 3), and maximum construction area will expand from **660 to nearly 1,000 square meters**, which the government projects will boost household capacity by roughly **33%** [KBS](https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do)[천지일](https://www.newscj.com/news/articleView.html). The plan met immediate political resistance. The opposition People Power Party (PPP), led by party President Jang Dong-hyuk, accused the ruling Minjoo party of shifting blame for the housing shortage onto the previous administration and criticized a recent reversal of Lee's tax reform announcement [KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm). Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon expressed mixed support, welcoming the easing of the redevelopment cooperative consent threshold from **75% to 70%**, but firmly opposing the release of Seoul's green belts [아시아](https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026081314340444211)[YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0115_202608131514264619). The mayor argued that planned redevelopment projects alone could supply **310,000 housing units by 2031** — a net gain of 87,000 units even after accounting for demolitions — and called for prior consultation before any new public housing sites in Seoul are finalized [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0115_202608131514264619). Lee's political standing has weakened alongside public frustration over housing costs. His approval rating has recently fallen below **50%** in some polls, with real estate policy a key driver of discontent [OAN](https://oananews.org/node/711696). Approval among voters in their 20s stands at just **27.9%** [UDN](https://udn.com/news/story/6811/9689086). A proposal by lawmaker Hwang Hee to convert decommissioned buses into temporary student housing drew public backlash and highlighted a generational divide. "Young people seek decent, affordable homes, not just any place to live," said Moon Ji-na, a 38-year-old office worker quoted by Yonhap's news service [OAN](https://oananews.org/node/711696). Land Minister Kim Yun-deok acknowledged the limits of rapid action, remarking that homes cannot be produced overnight **'like bread'** — echoing a phrase used by a land minister under the previous Moon Jae-in administration [OAN](https://oananews.org/node/711696).5d:T6d8,On August 13, 2026, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of South Korea, led by Minister Kim Yun-deok, announced a new housing supply strategy at the Government Seoul Office. The plan involves developing 2.8 million square meters of restricted greenbelt land in Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, into a new public housing site capable of supplying 21,700 homes. Additionally, the government aims to secure 73,000 more housing units in the Seoul and metropolitan areas by the end of this year. To address delays in construction, MOLIT introduced a 'Shortest Construction Model for Public Housing Sites,' reducing the average timeline from 68 months to 37 months by 31 months through simultaneous and rationalized administrative procedures such as environmental impact assessments and land compensation. This acceleration is expected to increase the number of homes starting construction by 2030 from 48,000 to 89,000. Other designated candidate sites include Yeomchang Park in Gangseo-gu, Seoul (1,000 units) and Gwangju Station area in Gyeonggi-do (4,500 units), while rumors of development in Gangnam and Songpa districts were explicitly excluded. The strategy also includes supplying 30,000 semi-housing units via remodeling commercial facilities, aiming for 237,000 housing starts in redevelopment projects by 2030, with 22,000 annually in Seoul. Furthermore, 15% of public sales will be offered as equity deposit or profit-sharing models for young people, and 'Universal Public Rental Housing' will be provided in prime locations. The government projects this initiative will yield an additional '230,000+ units' of supply effect, reinforcing the 1.35 million unit supply goal set in the previous 'September 7 Supply Plan.'5e:T4fe,On August 13, 2026, the South Korean government announced a 'Housing Rapid Supply Plan' targeting the release of 27,000 new public housing units in key locations including Seoul and the Gyeonggi Province, with a further 73,000+ units expected to be added later this year. The plan designates three specific new districts: Seoul's Yeongchang (1,000 units on 51,000㎡), Namyangju's city center (21,700 units on 2.28 million㎡ of Green Belt land), and Gwangju's station area (4,500 units on 480,000㎡). The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) aims to apply a 'shortest construction start model' to reduce the timeline from announcement to construction start from the previous average of 68 months to approximately 37 months. While the Yeongchang project targets a 2029 start, the Namyangju and Gwangju projects aim for 2030. Experts, including Lee Ji-hae of Real Estate R114 and Professor Park Heap-soo of Konkuk University, caution that due to these long timelines and the complexity of Green Belt negotiations, the plan will likely fail to solve the immediate shortage of housing in the short term. To facilitate future releases, the government has temporarily designated all Green Belt areas in Seoul and adjacent Gyeonggi as land transaction permit zones.5f:T1a92,South Korea's government unveiled a sweeping housing supply initiative Aug. 13, 2026, targeting more than 230,000 new housing units in the Seoul metropolitan area [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html)[聯合ニ](https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260813000700882)[비즈워](https://www.bizwork.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The plan, titled **'Housing Rapid Supply Plan for Stability of the Jeonse and Sale Markets,'** was presented by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) Minister Kim Yun-deok at the Government Seoul Office [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767). It aims to accelerate the country's existing target of 1.35 million housing starts in the capital region by 2030 [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260813090000003)[WTV](https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read). **Three new districts were immediately designated**, totaling 27,000 units [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6562404): - **Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province** (Wabu-eup greenbelt area): 21,700 units on 2.28 million square meters of greenbelt land, targeting groundbreaking in the first half of 2030 [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html)[YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608131226345643) - **Gwangju Station area, Gyeonggi Province**: 4,500 units, also targeting the first half of 2030 [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767) - **Yeomchang Park, Gangseo-gu, Seoul**: 1,000 units, targeting a 2029 groundbreaking [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767) An additional 73,000-plus units will be announced by year's end [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079)[聯合ニ](https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260813000700882). Development rumors in Gangnam and Songpa districts were explicitly ruled out [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html). To speed delivery, MOLIT introduced what it calls a **'shortest construction start model,'** cutting the average timeline from site announcement to groundbreaking from 68 months to 37 months [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6562404). The government plans to run permitting, environmental impact assessments, and land compensation processes simultaneously rather than sequentially — shrinking the land designation period from 12 to 4 months, the site planning period from 24 to 13 months, and the compensation and relocation period from 44 to 24 months [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767). Officials cautioned, however, that without supporting legislation to simplify strategic environmental impact assessments, large-scale sites could take roughly 7 additional months [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6562404). The government expects the accelerated model to raise the number of homes breaking ground by 2030 from 48,000 to 89,000 within existing public sites [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html). On the financial side, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced an expansion of Project Financing (PF) support from 26.3 trillion won to **47.8 trillion won**, with an additional 86 trillion won to be injected into normal PF sites over three years [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026081387126). Planned housing starts are projected at 268,000 units this year, rising to 343,000 in 2030 [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026081387126). To support construction companies, the government will waive development burden fees entirely for projects beginning by 2027, and will offer interest rate subsidies of 1% for projects starting in 2027 and 0.5% for those starting in 2028 [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2353696.htm)[비즈워](https://www.bizwork.co.kr/news/articleView.html). For young buyers, the FSC introduced a **'Youth Future Housing Loan'** — open to first-time buyers aged 39 or younger with annual income of 70 million won or less — offering up to 80% loan-to-value (LTV) financing on non-apartment properties priced at 400 million won or less [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081309570001288)[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126416). Monthly repayments are estimated at roughly 840,000 to 850,000 won, comparable to average non-apartment rents of 800,000 won [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081309570001288)[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126416). The program will provide 3 trillion won annually for two years, beginning in January 2027 [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126416). Additionally, 15% of all public sales will be reserved for equity-sharing models targeting young buyers [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html)[비즈워](https://www.bizwork.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The government is also addressing what officials call a **'marriage penalty'** in the current loan system, under which a couple's combined income often disqualified them from policy loans. Starting in October 2026, eligibility will be assessed based on the income of just one spouse — up to 70 million won — even if combined household income exceeds 85 million won [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081309570001288)[더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2353696.htm). President Lee Jae-myung previously stated that national policy should not discourage marriage [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081309570001288). **Expert opinion on the plan remains skeptical.** Lee Ji-hae of Real Estate R114 and Park Heap-soo, a professor at Konkuk University, warned that long construction timelines and the complexity of greenbelt negotiations make short-term housing relief unlikely [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079). Yang Ji-young, a senior fellow at Shinhan Premier Pathfinder, said the plan "lacks sincerity," arguing that without abolishing the Excess Profit Recovery System for Redevelopment — which reclaims profits from redevelopment gains — project viability remains insufficient given rising construction costs and persistent regulations [문화일](https://www.munhwa.com/article/11609329). The government's own announcement noted that the typical process from greenbelt designation to occupancy takes about 10 years [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608131226345643).60:T4e6,According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance's 2026 tax reform plan, South Korea will significantly increase the Comprehensive Real Estate Tax burden on non-resident homeowners and ultra-high-value properties. The plan raises the exemption threshold for 1-housing unit owners from 120 million won to 140 million won (approx. 200 million won market value), but exempts only those who actually reside in the property; non-residents will receive a reduced deduction of 90 million won instead of 140 million won. Consequently, a non-resident owning a 400 million won apartment is projected to see their tax liability jump from 2.63 million won to 11.14 million won. The Fair Market Value Ratio will increase from 60% to 70% in 2027 and 80% in 2028, while the tax burden cap will rise from 150% to 200%. Starting in 2028, tax rates will be unified based on property value rather than the number of units owned, with top rates reaching 5% for properties valued over 940 million won. Additionally, the maximum deduction for elderly and long-term holders will be capped at 6 million won in 2028. The government estimates these changes will generate an additional 218.15 billion won in tax revenue from the Comprehensive Real Estate Tax between 2027 and 2031.61:T6a9,The Lee Jae-myung administration announced a comprehensive overhaul of South Korea's real estate tax system for 2026, aiming to shift the tax framework from a 'number of houses' basis to a 'property value' and 'residency duration' basis. According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Comprehensive Real Estate Tax (종부세) exemption threshold for a single-household owner will rise from a market value of approximately 17 billion KRW to 20 billion KRW, with the assessment base increasing from a assessed price of 120 million KRW to 140 million KRW. For properties exceeding this threshold, owner-occupiers will receive a 140 million KRW basic deduction, while non-residents will receive 90 million KRW. The government plans to unify tax rates for single and multi-household owners by 2028, targeting high-value properties (market value exceeding 4 billion KRW) with a top tax rate of 4% for non-business land. Additionally, the Special Deduction for Long-Term Holding (장특공) for capital gains tax will be replaced by a 'Long-Term Residency Income Deduction,' requiring owners to reside in the property for up to 10 years to claim the maximum 80% deduction. To support high-risk groups, the government introduced temporary measures including capital gains tax reductions for seniors (65+) moving from the capital region to non-capital regions and a temporary reduction in the surcharge for multi-household owners until 2028. The proposal also includes expanding payment deferral options for low-income seniors and recognizing up to 3 years of absence for reasons such as education, illness, or caregiving as residency time. The reform is scheduled for legislative review in September 2026.62:T125d,South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a sweeping overhaul of the country's real estate tax system Aug. 3, 2026, targeting ultra-high-value homes and non-resident property owners while easing the burden on primary residents of mid-range properties [KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm). The reform, part of the '2026 Tax Reform Plan' presented by Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol, shifts the Comprehensive Real Estate Tax (Jongbu-se) — a national levy on high-value real estate holdings — from a system based on the number of properties owned to one based on property value and actual residency [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608031800021)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260802052000002). Under the new rules, the tax-free exemption threshold for owner-occupying single-home owners rises from an assessed value of 1.2 billion won to 1.4 billion won (approximately 2 billion won in market value), effectively removing about 120,000 households from the tax rolls and reducing the share of homeowners subject to the tax from 3.1% to 2.3% [KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1271193.html). Non-resident single-home owners, however, will see their exemption cut from 1.2 billion won to 900 million won [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608031812382027), sharply raising their tax burden. For example, a non-resident owning a 4 billion won apartment could see their annual tax bill jump from 2.63 million won to 11.14 million won [아시아](https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026080313501781528). By 2028, tax rates will be unified by property value rather than ownership count, with the top rate reaching 5% for properties carrying a taxable value exceeding 9.4 billion won — up from the current ceiling of 2.7% [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260802052000002)[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/12115471). The Fair Market Value Ratio, which determines the portion of a property's assessed value subject to taxation, will rise from 60% to 70% in 2027 and reach 80% by 2028 for owners of three or more homes or those in designated adjustment zones [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608031803068340)[KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm). The annual tax burden cap will also increase from 150% to 200% of the prior year's liability [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/12115471). For ultra-high-value homes — those with market values above 4 billion won — the burden could more than double by 2028 [세계일](https://www.segye.com/newsView/20260803518188). Owners of a Maple Jai apartment in Seoul's Seocho-gu district (market value approximately 5 billion won) who live in the property will see their tax rise from 4.53 million won to 9.78 million won by 2028, while non-resident owners of the same property could face a bill of 19.7 million won [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026080325601). Multi-home owners with a combined portfolio worth 5 billion won could see their taxes climb from 15.67 million won to 34.39 million won by 2028 [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/12115471). The long-term holding deduction for capital gains tax will also be phased out and replaced with a residency-based deduction capped at 80% over 10 years of actual residence, with a deduction limit of 2 billion won in 2028 and 1 billion won from 2029 [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608031812382027)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608031800021). The government projects the overall reform will generate an additional 3.443 trillion won in tax revenue, with the Jongbu-se changes alone expected to raise 218.15 billion won between 2027 and 2031 [아시아](https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026080313501781528)[국제신](https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp). Experts hold mixed views on the plan's likely effect. Kim Woo-cheol, a professor of taxation at Seoul Metropolitan University, said the reform effectively turns the holding tax into a 'wealth tax,' and doubts it will meaningfully lower average housing prices in Seoul despite targeting the ultra-luxury market [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Kang Seong-hoon, a professor at Hanyang University, warned that limiting the reform to the Jongbu-se while keeping broader property tax exemptions unchanged — combined with a delayed capital gains tax increase — may limit its effectiveness in stabilizing housing prices [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608031800021). 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According to the article, the PPP claims Kim Seung-won allegedly accepted a request from his broker sister to ask the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to approve clinical trials for a coronavirus treatment, which PPP lawmaker Park Jeong-hoon and others say could have been the basis for stock manipulation crimes.","The DP, represented by leader Kim Min-seok, dismissed the accusations and declared Kim Seung-won a 'well-chosen appointment' who will 'defend the truth,' while also criticizing former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon as a remnant of the Yoon Seok-yeol prosecution involved in 'continuous acts of insurrection.' The PPP has called for a special investigation and a state audit, arguing that the case involves connections to President Yoon Seok-yeol’s dual-party relations and the KH Group.","Meanwhile, DP nominee Yong Hye-in has refused to resign following a surprise press conference, with party officials expressing concern over the negative public reaction.","The article notes that interparty talks on the confirmation hearing schedule remain unresolved."],"title":"민주 \"김승원 잘 된 인선, 지킬 것\"...국힘 \"치정 로비\"","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0101_202609111224012404)","centroid_distance":0.24217596131285973,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"medium","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"Slant","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html","article_id":"9cf2ce7e-d01b-48a4-9c14-5772fc633e6b","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"데일리중앙","page_rank":10000000,"domain_url":"dailiang.co.kr","eng_title":"Democratic Party Demands Legal Judgment and Expulsion for Han Dong-hoon Amidst Cabinet Nomination Dispute","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung","Han Sung-soo","Han","Cho Gye-won","Kim Seung-won","Han Dong-hoon","Cho","John Cho"],"Organization":["Democratic Party of Korea","Democratic Party","National Assembly"],"Location":["Busan"],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":["parliamentary question session"],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["Prime Minister","prime minister","President","president","Justice Minister","justice minister"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/thumbnail/202609/236141_109836_5613_v150.jpg","keywords":["Han Dong-hoon","Democratic Party","Kim Seung-won","Lee Jae-myung"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T01:57:26Z","summary":"$37","key_points":["On September 11, 2026, the Democratic Party of Korea, represented by spokesperson Cho Gye-won, strongly criticized independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon regarding his allegations against Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won.","Cho Gye-won stated that Han Dong-hoon is using the cabinet nomination process and a parliamentary question session as a 'political show' for self-defense, and demanded a 'legal judgment' and 'expulsion from the National Assembly' for Han.","Cho specifically accused Han of 'blackmailing' Prime Minister Han Sung-soo by suggesting she could get hurt if she did not order an investigation into leaked prosecution documents, and claimed Han displayed 'bad special prosecutor habits' by using a tone appropriate for interrogating suspects when speaking to the Prime Minister.","Conversely, Han Dong-hoon defended his actions, stating he would continue his duties despite the attacks, citing the support of the 'great Busan citizens.' Han also criticized President Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party for pushing forward with Kim Seung-won's nomination despite public opposition, speculating that 'perhaps Kim Seung-won is holding a photo that the Lee Jae-myung Democratic Party government cannot move.' The dispute centers on allegations that Han Dong-hoon leaked prosecution plans and recordings, which Cho Gye-won claims require immediate forced investigation."],"title":"민주당 \"한동훈 의원, 캐비닛 정치질도 모자라 대정부질문마저...\"","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html)","centroid_distance":0.24255426630234037,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"medium","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"Statement","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"http://www.sisafocus.co.kr/news/articleView.html","article_id":"a0da59b6-883c-4d85-ac18-61dfe2457b7a","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"시사포커스","page_rank":369670,"domain_url":"sisafocus.co.kr","eng_title":"South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Hits New Low of 38%","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung"],"Organization":["Democratic Party","People Power Party","Gallup Korea"],"Location":["Jeonnam","South Jeolla","Gwangju","Jeonbuk","North Jeolla","Seoul"],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["President","president"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://cdn.sisafocus.co.kr/news/thumbnail/202609/364840_448563_2832_v150.jpg","keywords":["Lee Jae-myung","Gallup Korea","Presidential Approval","South Korea Politics"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T02:31:45Z","summary":"According to a Gallup Korea poll conducted September 8-10 and released on September 11, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to 38%, marking the lowest point since his inauguration. The survey of 1,000 adults aged 18 and over found a 51% disapproval rating, the highest recorded since he took office. The rating has fallen from 67% in late April to the current 38%. Regionally, support is highest in Gwangju, Jeonnam, and Jeonbuk (60%) and lowest in Seoul (29%). In terms of party support, the Democratic Party holds 38%, while the People Power Party stands at 29%.","key_points":["According to a Gallup Korea poll conducted September 8-10 and released on September 11, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to 38%, marking the lowest point since his inauguration.","The survey of 1,000 adults aged 18 and over found a 51% disapproval rating, the highest recorded since he took office.","The rating has fallen from 67% in late April to the current 38%.","Regionally, support is highest in Gwangju, Jeonnam, and Jeonbuk (60%) and lowest in Seoul (29%).","In terms of party support, the Democratic Party holds 38%, while the People Power Party stands at 29%."],"title":"이재명 대통령 지지율 38%로 또 최저...서울 29%","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[시사포](http://www.sisafocus.co.kr/news/articleView.html)","centroid_distance":0.24738426925209317,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2364610.htm","article_id":"45720fda-89fb-47ab-971f-694cf4e119bf","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"더팩트","page_rank":34082,"domain_url":"news.tf.co.kr","eng_title":"South Korea's Democratic Party Leader Kim Min-seok Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks and Actions","entities":{"Person":["Kim","Kim Dae-jung","Chung","Alexa Chung","Shin","Kim Min-seok","Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung","Chung Cheong-rae","Shin Jang-sik"],"Organization":["DPK","Digital Civil Circles","executive committee","National Executive Committee","Democratic Party of Korea","Jooguk Innovation Party"],"Location":[],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":[],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":["The Fact","MBC Radio"],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://img.tf.co.kr/article/home/2026/09/10/20264507178903759502.jpg","keywords":["Kim Min-seok","Democratic Party of Korea","Lee Jae-myung","political controversy"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T01:00:02Z","summary":"$38","key_points":["Kim Min-seok, the newly elected leader of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) following the August 17, 2026, party convention, is facing mounting internal criticism for a series of controversial remarks and actions that are said to negatively impact intra-party unity and the ruling coalition's stability.","According to reports from The Fact on September 11, 2026, Kim's recent 'impulsive moves' have exacerbated concerns amidst a downturn in the approval ratings of the Lee Jae-myung administration.","$39","A DPK insider told The Fact that while Kim urged caution, his own conduct has been 'lacking in restraint,' causing embarrassment during a politically sensitive period."],"title":"당대표가 논란 제조...김민석發 구설에 민주당 '설왕설래' - 정치 | 기사 - 더팩트","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2364610.htm)","centroid_distance":0.248654721300054,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"medium","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"Slant","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026091186547","article_id":"5ac110a1-9c51-4af2-ad3c-2e6defd3b0fe","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"인터넷뉴스 한경닷컴","page_rank":7370,"domain_url":"hankyung.com","eng_title":"Kim Min-seok vows to protect Kim Seung-won amid allegations, criticizes Jin Joong-kwon's comments","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jin-sook","Hahn Dong-hoon","Kim","Kim Dae-jung","Yoon Suk-yeol","Yoon Suk Yeol","Kim Seung-won","Chun Doo-hwan","Jin Joong-kwon","Kim Young-sam","Kim Min-seok"],"Organization":["Dongyang University","DPK","Digital Civil Circles","Democratic Party","Democratic Party of Korea"],"Location":["Chungcheongbuk-do","North Chungcheong"],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":["May 18"],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["YS","Ys","President","president","Minister of Justice"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://img.hankyung.com/photo/202609/01.45647618.1.jpg","keywords":["Kim Min-seok","Kim Seung-won","Hahn Dong-hoon","Kim Young-sam"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T02:24:22Z","summary":"$3a","key_points":["On September 11, 2026, Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader Kim Min-seok announced at a meeting at the Chungcheongbuk-do Provincial Office that he would defend Minister of Justice nominee Kim Seung-won against allegations regarding a request for approval of new drug clinical trials.","Kim stated, 'Kim Seung-won is a good appointment the more you watch him' and promised to 'protect him from attacks by the opposition.' He characterized the situation as a 'continuous act of rebellion by the remnants of the prosecution resisting prosecution reform,' which he claimed is being exposed through 'Hahn Dong-hoon's showman politics.' Kim also addressed comments by Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon, who suggested Kim Min-seok would 'make Hahn Dong-hoon into YS (Kim Young-sam).' Kim labeled this a 'historical major distortion' and 'an insult to President Kim Young-sam,' noting that President Kim Young-sam 'stood tall against dictatorship and upheld the spirit of May 18,' whereas Hahn Dong-hoon and Lee Jin-sook 'bowed to dictators like Chun Doo-hwan and Yoon Suk-yeol.'."],"title":"김민석 \"김승원, 지켜보면 지켜볼수록 잘된 인사...지킬 것\"","sentiment":0,"markdown_citation":"[인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026091186547)","centroid_distance":0.2491833760785636,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"medium","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"Political","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911062200001","article_id":"4e1a18f7-7ffd-4c7b-a151-6758128211a0","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"연합뉴스","page_rank":2904,"domain_url":"yna.co.kr","eng_title":"Gallup Poll: Majority of South Koreans Reject Ministerial Nominees, Oppose Hormuz Deployment","entities":{"Person":["Kim Seung-won","Yong Hye-in"],"Organization":["Ministry of Gender Equality and Family","Democratic Party","Ministry of Justice","People Power Party","Gallup Korea"],"Location":["Strait of Hormuz"],"Nationality":["South Koreans","South Korean","South Korean nationality law"],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":[],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://img8.yna.co.kr/photo/cms/2026/09/10/09/PCM20260910000009990_P4.jpg","keywords":["Gallup Korea","Kim Seung-won","Yong Hye-in","Hormuz Strait"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T01:49:40Z","summary":"$3b","key_points":["A poll conducted by Gallup Korea from September 8 to 10, 2026, revealed that the majority of South Koreans believe current ministerial nominees Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in are unsuitable for their respective positions.","According to the survey of 1,000 adults aged 18 and over, 61% of respondents said Yong Hye-in is 'unsuitable' for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family compared to only 13% who said she is 'suitable', with 26% withholding opinion.","For Kim Seung-won, the Ministry of Justice nominee, 43% found him 'unsuitable' versus 22% who found him 'suitable', while 36% were undecided.","The poll also found that 55% of the public opposes sending South Korean troops to the Strait of Hormuz, compared to 32% in favor.","Support for the deployment was sharply divided by political affiliation: 69% of Democratic Party supporters opposed the deployment, while 50% of People Power Party supporters (n=285) favored it.","The survey was conducted via random digit dialing to wireless phone virtual numbers, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level."],"title":"용혜인 '적합 13%·부적합 61%'...김승원 '적합 22%·부적합 43%'[한국갤럽]","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911062200001)","centroid_distance":0.2526422853798299,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm","article_id":"6daa1a20-24a2-43ae-82bb-4481b6bd0ac8","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"KBS WORLD Radio","page_rank":2910,"domain_url":"world.kbs.co.kr","eng_title":"Gallup: Lee's Approval Drops to All-Time Low of 38%","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jae Myung","Lee","Stan Lee"],"Organization":["Gallup Korea","Gallup"],"Location":[],"Nationality":["South Korean","South Korean nationality law"],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":["diplomacy"],"Title":["President","president"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://worldimg.kbs.co.kr/src/images/news/202609/260911104029_52_e.jpg","keywords":["Lee Jae Myung","Gallup Korea","Approval Rating","South Korea Politics"],"language":"en","pub_date":"2026-09-11T01:41:12Z","summary":"According to a Gallup Korea survey conducted between Tuesday and Thursday of September 11, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has fallen to an all-time low of 38 percent, down two percentage points from the previous week. The survey of 1,000 adults nationwide found that 51 percent expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, while 11 percent declined to answer. Among those who approved of the president, 19 percent cited his diplomacy and 13 percent cited his handling of the economy and quality of life issues. Conversely, 24 percent of those with negative assessments cited the administration's real estate policy, and 16 percent cited personnel appointments. Gallup noted that negative responses increasingly mentioned personnel matters due to recent controversy over Lee's Cabinet nominations. The survey reports a confidence level of 95 percent with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.","key_points":["According to a Gallup Korea survey conducted between Tuesday and Thursday of September 11, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has fallen to an all-time low of 38 percent, down two percentage points from the previous week.","The survey of 1,000 adults nationwide found that 51 percent expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, while 11 percent declined to answer.","Among those who approved of the president, 19 percent cited his diplomacy and 13 percent cited his handling of the economy and quality of life issues.","Conversely, 24 percent of those with negative assessments cited the administration's real estate policy, and 16 percent cited personnel appointments.","Gallup noted that negative responses increasingly mentioned personnel matters due to recent controversy over Lee's Cabinet nominations.","The survey reports a confidence level of 95 percent with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points."],"title":"Gallup: Lee's Approval Drops to All-Time Low of 38%","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm)","centroid_distance":0.25476952184130475,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057500001","article_id":"04019c6d-4f1b-4c0c-a63c-1c2c099b19bf","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"연합뉴스","page_rank":2904,"domain_url":"yna.co.kr","eng_title":"President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Hits New Low of 38% Amid Personnel Controversy","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung"],"Organization":["People Power Party","Gallup Korea","Democratic Party of Korea"],"Location":[],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":["confirmation hearings","SESSIONS CONFIRMATION HEARINGS (NAID 12178)"],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":["personnel appointments","economy and livelihood","real estate policy","foreign policy"],"Title":["President","president"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://img2.yna.co.kr/photo/yna/YH/2026/09/09/PYH2026090923200001300_P4.jpg","keywords":["Lee Jae-myung","Gallup Korea","Approval Rating","Democratic Party of Korea"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T01:17:38Z","summary":"$3c","key_points":["According to a survey released on September 11 by Gallup Korea, the approval rating of President Lee Jae-myung has dropped to 38%, marking a new low since his inauguration.","The survey, conducted between September 8 and 10 among 1,000 adults nationwide, shows a 2 percentage point decline from the previous week.","Conversely, the disapproval rating remains at 51%, while 11% of respondents expressed no opinion.","Regarding reasons for the positive rating, 'foreign policy' was cited by 19%, followed by 'economy and livelihood' at 13%.","For the negative rating, 'real estate policy' was the primary concern at 24%, followed by 'personnel appointments' at 16%.","Gallup Korea noted that the increase in mentions of personnel issues likely reflected the controversy surrounding the selection of ministerial candidates ahead of confirmation hearings.","In terms of party support, the Democratic Party of Korea stands at 38%, while the People Power Party has dropped 1 percentage point to 29%.","The survey methodology involved random digit dialing to wireless phone virtual numbers, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level."],"title":"李대통령 지지율 전주보다 2%p 하락한 38%...최저치 경신[한국갤럽]","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057500001)","centroid_distance":0.2603391562316988,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202609111151037","article_id":"05eee342-0feb-4648-94ba-789d392fd884","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"경향신문","page_rank":3603,"domain_url":"khan.co.kr","eng_title":"Kim Min-seok Defends Kim Seung-won Amid Lobbying Allegations","entities":{"Person":["Kim Seung-won","Han Dong-hoon","Lee Jae Myung","Kim Min-seok","Han","Kim","Kim Dae-jung"],"Organization":["Public Prosecution Office","local public prosecution office","Ministry of Justice","Democratic Party","Supreme Council"],"Location":["North Chungcheong","Cheongju"],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["President","president","Minister of the Interior and Safety","Minister of the Interior and Safety of South Korea"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":["Korean","Koreans"],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://img.khan.co.kr/news/2026/09/11/rcv.YNA.20260911.PYH2026091105330006401_P1.jpg","keywords":["Kim Min-seok","Kim Seung-won","Democratic Party","Han Dong-hoon"],"language":"en","pub_date":"2026-09-11T02:51:00Z","summary":"$3d","key_points":["On September 11, 2026, Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok defended Ministry of Justice nominee Kim Seung-won at a Supreme Council meeting held at the North Chungcheong Provincial Office in Cheongju, stating, 'The more we watch, the better this appointment looks' regarding allegations of lobbying for a new drug.","Kim asserted that the hearing could proceed 'in a stable manner' and criticized independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon, who has been raising allegations against the nominee.","Kim claimed that 'the froth will clear and the essence will be revealed' and noted that 'public sentiment that Han Dong-hoon must be punished is growing stronger.' He characterized Han's actions as 'attention-seeking politics' exposing 'de facto insurrectionary acts by remnant prosecutorial forces resisting prosecutorial reform.' Kim also addressed President Lee Jae Myung's order to reconsider the Public Prosecution Office's organizational structure, stating the party will 'accelerate the reform of investigative powers' and ensure 'no misunderstanding, distortion, adverse effect, or backsliding' occurs.","He added that he made a 'special request to the Minister of the Interior and Safety yesterday' to closely examine the restructuring."],"title":"Kim Min-seok says of the 'new drug lobbying controversy' nominee Kim Seung-won, \"The more you look, the better the appointment","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202609111151037)","centroid_distance":0.2637435451680663,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"medium","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"Political","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911078600001","article_id":"e53c2575-ac0d-4b3b-ae0a-8d960eef167f","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"연합뉴스","page_rank":2904,"domain_url":"yna.co.kr","eng_title":"DPK Faces 'Yong Hye-in Risk' Amid Public Opinion Drop, Defends Kim Seung-won Against Han Dong-hoon","entities":{"Person":["Han","Lee Ki-heon","Peter Lee Ki-heon","Yong","Kim Seung-won","Kim Min-seok","Han Dong-hoon","Yong Hye-in","Park Seong-jun","Park 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Hye-in risk' as Minister of Gender Equality and Family designate Yong Hye-in insists on retaining her legislative seat despite controversies over dual roles and family party suspicions.","While DPK leaders like Kim Min-seok remain silent on Yong, they are launching a full-scale defense of Justice Minister designate Kim Seung-won against attacks by opposition MP Han Dong-hoon.","According to a Korea Gallup poll conducted from September 8-10 involving 1,000 adults, 61% of respondents deemed Yong 'unsuitable' for the post, compared to 43% for Kim Seung-won.","DPK officials, including spokesperson Park Seong-jun and MP Lee Ki-heon, have urged Yong to consider the public mood and potentially step down, with one lawmaker stating she seemed to be speaking to the Blue House rather than the people.","In response to Han Dong-hoon's release of alleged illicit recordings and documents linking Kim Seung-won to a broker, DPK Chairman Kim Min-seok accused Han of an 'illegal data connection' and suggested he might present fabricated evidence similar to the 'Golf photo' scandal in the Daejang-dong case.","The party is attempting to shift the narrative by framing Han's actions as a political stunt by a 'failed whistleblower' seeking financial recovery."],"title":"민심악화에 與 '용혜인 리스크' 우려...'김승원 지키기'엔 총력","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911078600001)","centroid_distance":0.2673121118946171,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"medium","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"Source 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issued sharp criticisms regarding the second-term cabinet nominations by President Lee Jae-myung.","Jeong Jeom-sik argued that Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won requires a national investigation rather than a confirmation hearing, citing allegations of 'political-to-romantic-to-lobby' misconduct and stock manipulation involving GeneOne and KH Filux.","According to Jeong, the 'manipulation scheme' generated 18 billion won in profits for operators while causing losses for 30,000 retail investors.","He further alleged that KH Group Chairman Bae-sung is linked to former Ssangbangwool Chairman Kim Sung-tae, an Interpol red notice holder.","Im Yi-ja criticized Gender Equality and Family Affairs Minister nominee Yoon Hye-in for failing to offer an apology or reasonable explanation, noting that polls showed over 70% of the public deemed her unqualified.","Secretary-General Jeong Hee-yong highlighted unignorable real estate suspicions surrounding nominees Kang Shin-cheol, Lee So-young, and Lee Hyung-il, stating that their appointment would contradict the government's stated principles on housing speculation."],"title":"국힘 \"김승원, 정치→치정→로비...청문회 대신 국정조사 필요","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10870081)","centroid_distance":0.2675596899312334,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"medium","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"Political","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm","article_id":"97db9918-1caf-4eb4-bdd3-833ab9f11f9d","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"KBS WORLD Radio","page_rank":2910,"domain_url":"world.kbs.co.kr","eng_title":"South Korean Foreign Minister Plans U.S. Talks, Reaffirms Alliance Strength","entities":{"Person":["Kim Byung-joo","Cho Hyun","Marco Rubio"],"Organization":["National Assembly","ROK-U.S.","Democratic Party of Korea"],"Location":[],"Nationality":["South Korean","South Korean nationality law"],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["Secretary of State","Foreign Minister","foreign minister"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":["KBS WORLD Radio","KBS World Radio"],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://worldimg.kbs.co.kr/src/images/news/202609/260910044242_34_k.jpg","keywords":["South Korea","United States","Foreign Minister","Alliance"],"language":"zh","pub_date":"2026-09-11T00:45:29Z","summary":"According to a report by KBS WORLD Radio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun stated on September 10 during a National Assembly government inquiry that he plans to hold a foreign minister-level meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio within the current month. Responding to a question from Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Kim Byung-joo regarding 'concerns about the ROK-U.S. alliance,' Cho Hyun asserted that the ROK-U.S. alliance is 'basically solid' but acknowledged that even strong alliances can face various disagreements. He emphasized that the South Korean government is committed to resolving such issues through close consultation with the United States. Cho Hyun dismissed external claims as 'unfounded' and stated that any existing concerns can be addressed through sufficient dialogue. This follows a phone call between the two foreign ministers on August 24, where they agreed to hold a face-to-face meeting to discuss major issues in greater depth.","key_points":["According to a report by KBS WORLD Radio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun stated on September 10 during a National Assembly government inquiry that he plans to hold a foreign minister-level meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio within the current month.","Responding to a question from Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Kim Byung-joo regarding 'concerns about the ROK-U.S. alliance,' Cho Hyun asserted that the ROK-U.S. alliance is 'basically solid' but acknowledged that even strong alliances can face various disagreements.","He emphasized that the South Korean government is committed to resolving such issues through close consultation with the United States.","Cho Hyun dismissed external claims as 'unfounded' and stated that any existing concerns can be addressed through sufficient dialogue.","This follows a phone call between the two foreign ministers on August 24, where they agreed to hold a face-to-face meeting to discuss major issues in greater depth."],"title":"韩外长：计划在本月内举行韩美外长会谈韩美同盟牢固","sentiment":0,"markdown_citation":"[KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm)","centroid_distance":0.2683800640118561,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026091110233183214","article_id":"da43ddcb-e8bf-4f75-b071-ae3e23b6dc7c","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"아시아경제","page_rank":17191,"domain_url":"asiae.co.kr","eng_title":"Kim Min-seok's Leadership Tested as DPK Support Stalls Amid Internal 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Poll"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T02:00:00Z","summary":"$40","key_points":["According to a Korea Gallup survey released on September 11, the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) holds a 38% party support rate, while the ruling People Power Party (PPP) stands at 29%.","However, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to 38% (positive) versus 51% (negative), marking his lowest Gallup rating since taking office and the first time his support has fallen into the 30s.","This data was based on a survey of 1,000 adults nationwide conducted between August 8 and 10, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.","DPK Leader Kim Min-seok, who has been in office for nearly a month, faces challenges in reversing this trend despite operating the party like a 'Roman legion' by appointing most party members to leadership roles.","Kim had previously promised to increase party support by 10 percentage points within three months, but support continues to decline.","Internal conflicts persist, notably with former DPK leader Jeong Cheong-rae, who publicly criticized Kim after being spotted as a potential candidate for Seoul Mayor.","Additionally, the political landscape is complicated by contentious confirmation hearings for presidential nominees, including Yoon Hye-in for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and Kim Seung-won for the Ministry of Justice, both of whom are embroiled in controversy.","A DPK member noted that the party is in a defensive position regarding these hearings, though they anticipate a rebound once the situation subsides.","Meanwhile, the Progressive camp, led by Cho Kuk's Innovation Party, is criticizing the government's policies, such as the single-asset leverage ETF, and demanding an apology from the DPK regarding merger talks.","A DPK official stated that the ruling party is inherently a 'reflection of the Blue House,' limiting its ability to independently boost support, and emphasized that Kim must prepare the party for the 2028 general election."],"title":"[정국돋보기] 지지율 제자리·갈길 먼 통합...김민석 리더십 시험대","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[아시아](https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026091110233183214)","centroid_distance":0.2816051450331829,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"Slant","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null}],"prompt_articles":[{"article_url":"https://www.hankyung.com/article/202609118446H","article_id":"7c3172cd-2402-4e0c-b6c1-20142225c03e","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"인터넷뉴스 한경닷컴","page_rank":7370,"domain_url":"hankyung.com","eng_title":"President Lee's Approval Rating Hits New Low as Minister Nominees Face Overwhelming Public Rejection","entities":{"Person":["Kim Seung-won","Lee 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percentage point drop from the previous week and a third consecutive week at a post-inauguration low.","The survey of 1,000 voters aged 18 and over found that 51% believe the President is 'doing poorly' (a 13 percentage point lead over the positive rating), while 11% remained undecided.","Positive evaluations were primarily driven by 'foreign policy' (19%), while negative ratings were dominated by 'real estate policy' (24%), followed by 'personnel appointments' (16%).","The survey also revealed significant disapproval for two ministerial nominees: Kim Seung-won (Minister of Justice) with 43% deeming him 'unsuitable' versus 22% 'suitable', and Yong Hye-in (Minister of Gender Equality and Family) with 61% deeming her 'unsuitable' versus 13% 'suitable'.","The Democratic Party of Korea held a 38% party support rating, compared to 29% for the People Power Party."],"title":"40%대 무너진 李 지지율...김승원·용혜인 부적합 여론 압도 [갤럽]","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202609118446H)","centroid_distance":0.20272702056761288,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.etnews.com/20260911000102","article_id":"b8cbea21-9638-4a92-925f-54511f40e587","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"IT 전문 뉴스포털 전자신문","page_rank":8948,"domain_url":"etnews.com","eng_title":"President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low of 38% Amid Controversy Over Ministerial Appointments","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung"],"Organization":["Gallup Korea","Democratic Party","People Power Party"],"Location":[],"Nationality":["South 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The survey of 1,000 adults aged 18 and older nationwide, released on September 11, found that 51% of respondents held a negative view, while 11% were undecided. Positive evaluations were primarily attributed to 'foreign policy' (19%), followed by 'economy and livelihood' (13%). Negative evaluations were driven by 'real estate policy' (24%) and 'personnel appointments' (16%). Gallup Korea noted that the increase in mentions of personnel issues suggests the controversy surrounding the selection of ministerial candidates, ahead of confirmation hearings, is weighing on the President's approval rating. In terms of party support, the Democratic Party stood at 38%, while the People Power Party was at 29%.","key_points":["According to a survey conducted by Gallup Korea between September 8 and 10, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating dropped by 2 percentage points to 38%, marking the lowest level since his inauguration.","The survey of 1,000 adults aged 18 and older nationwide, released on September 11, found that 51% of respondents held a negative view, while 11% were undecided.","Positive evaluations were primarily attributed to 'foreign policy' (19%), followed by 'economy and livelihood' (13%).","Negative evaluations were driven by 'real estate policy' (24%) and 'personnel appointments' (16%).","Gallup Korea noted that the increase in mentions of personnel issues suggests the controversy surrounding the selection of ministerial candidates, ahead of confirmation hearings, is weighing on the President's approval rating.","In terms of party support, the Democratic Party stood at 38%, while the People Power Party was at 29%."],"title":"李대통령 지지율 38%, 취임 후 최저...장관 후보자 인선 논란 부담[한국갤럽]","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[IT](https://www.etnews.com/20260911000102)","centroid_distance":0.20688083463414408,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp","article_id":"09b351b5-9c0e-45b9-b94b-061eaa2f1911","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"국민일보","page_rank":16130,"domain_url":"kmib.co.kr","eng_title":"President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Hits 38% Low Amid Personnel Controversies","entities":{"Person":["President Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung","Kim Seung-won","Yoon Hye-in","President Lee","Lee Teng-hui"],"Organization":["National Democratic Party","Gallup Korea","People Power Party","Justice Ministry","Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China","Ministry of Gender Equality and Family","National Assembly"],"Location":[],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["president"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://image.kmib.co.kr/online_image/2026/0911/01100201.20260911500075.jpg","keywords":["Lee Jae-myung","Gallup Korea","Approval Rating","Kim Seung-won"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T01:31:00Z","summary":"According to a poll conducted by Gallup Korea between September 8 and 10, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating dropped to a post-inauguration low of 38%, with 51% of respondents expressing a negative evaluation. The decline of 2 percentage points from the previous survey (40%) is attributed to controversies surrounding ministerial candidates ahead of the National Assembly confirmation hearings. Specifically, 16% of those who rated the president's performance negatively cited 'personnel appointments' as the reason, while 24% cited 'real estate policy.' Regarding the candidates, 43% of respondents deemed Kim Seung-won, the Justice Ministry nominee, 'unsuitable,' while 61% found Yoon Hye-in, the nominee for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, 'unsuitable.' Among President Lee's supporters, 72% believe he is performing well, whereas 88% of National Democratic Party (People Power Party) supporters believe he is not. The survey of 1,000 voters had a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.","key_points":["According to a poll conducted by Gallup Korea between September 8 and 10, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating dropped to a post-inauguration low of 38%, with 51% of respondents expressing a negative evaluation.","The decline of 2 percentage points from the previous survey (40%) is attributed to controversies surrounding ministerial candidates ahead of the National Assembly confirmation hearings.","Specifically, 16% of those who rated the president's performance negatively cited 'personnel appointments' as the reason, while 24% cited 'real estate policy.' Regarding the candidates, 43% of respondents deemed Kim Seung-won, the Justice Ministry nominee, 'unsuitable,' while 61% found Yoon Hye-in, the nominee for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, 'unsuitable.' Among President Lee's supporters, 72% believe he is performing well, whereas 88% of National Democratic Party (People Power Party) supporters believe he is not.","The survey of 1,000 voters had a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points."],"title":"李대통령 지지율 38%로 최저치...인사 영향[한국갤럽]","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)","centroid_distance":0.18455326417065832,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026091110060001642","article_id":"f9fb5f42-ebdd-420d-82d0-a9b265fb715c","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"한국일보","page_rank":10160,"domain_url":"hankookilbo.com","eng_title":"Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Drops to 30% Amid Personnel and Deployment Controversies","entities":{"Person":["Yong Hye-in","Kim Seung-won","Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung"],"Organization":["Democratic Party of Korea","People Power Party","Gallup Korea"],"Location":["Hormuz Strait","Strait of Hormuz"],"Nationality":["South Korean","South Korean nationality law"],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":["personnel appointments"],"Title":["Justice Minister","justice minister","President","president","Minister of Gender Equality and Family"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://newsimg.hankookilbo.com/2026/09/11/3c90e5e5-2109-4f13-b6a8-45159d7e292e.jpg","keywords":["Lee Jae-myung","Gallup Korea","approval rating","Hormuz Strait"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T01:33:00Z","summary":"$42","key_points":["According to a Gallup Korea poll released on September 11, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's job approval rating has dropped to 30%, with a 38% positive rating marking the lowest point since his inauguration.","The survey, conducted between September 8 and 10 among 1,000 adults nationwide, found that 51% of respondents believe the President is performing poorly, while 11% remained undecided.","The primary reason cited for negative ratings was 'real estate policy' at 24%, followed by 'personnel appointments' at 16%.","Specifically, 61% of respondents deemed Minister of Gender Equality and Family candidate Yong Hye-in 'unsuitable', while 43% found Justice Minister candidate Kim Seung-won 'unsuitable'.","Regarding foreign policy, 55% of respondents opposed sending South Korean troops to the Hormuz Strait, while 32% supported the deployment.","Despite the President's declining approval, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea maintained a 38% party approval rating, while the opposition People Power Party stood at 29%.","The survey reported a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level."],"title":"결국 30%로 내려앉은 李 지지율... \"호르무즈 파병 반대\" 55% [갤럽]-정치ㅣ한국일보","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026091110060001642)","centroid_distance":0.2041790783184843,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.fnnews.com/news/202609111019549659","article_id":"5195f1e4-dde3-4ef2-8a19-a030135d37ea","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"First-Class 경제신문 파이낸셜뉴스","page_rank":15502,"domain_url":"fnnews.com","eng_title":"South Korean President Lee's Approval Rating Drops to 38% Amid Real Estate and Personnel Controversies","entities":{"Person":["President Lee","Harold B. Lee"],"Organization":["People Power Party","CATI","Compagnie Aerienne de Transports Indochinois","Gallup Korea","Democratic Party of Korea"],"Location":["Seoul","Jeollanam-do","South Jeolla","Jeonbuk","North Jeolla"],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":["personnel appointments","foreign policy","real estate policy"],"Title":[],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://image.fnnews.com/resource/media/image/2026/09/10/202609101424008576_e.jpg","keywords":["Lee Jae-myung","Gallup Korea","Approval Rating","South Korea Politics"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T01:38:26Z","summary":"$43","key_points":["According to a poll conducted by Gallup Korea from September 8 to 10 and released on September 11, 2026, President Lee's approval rating has fallen to 38%, marking the lowest point since taking office.","The survey of 1,000 adults nationwide found that 51% of respondents held a negative view of his performance, a figure that has remained above 50% for three consecutive weeks.","The primary reasons cited for the negative rating were 'real estate policy' at 24% and 'personnel appointments' at 16%, with the latter increasing by 7 percentage points from the previous week due to controversies surrounding ministerial nominees.","Regional disparities were significant, with Seoul recording the highest negative rating at 60% compared to 29% positive, while Jeollanam-do and Jeonbuk recorded the highest positive rating at 60%.","The gap between positive and negative ratings widened to 13 percentage points.","Conversely, 'foreign policy' was the leading reason for positive ratings at 19%, rising by 6 percentage points following state visits to France.","The Democratic Party of Korea maintained its support at 38%, while the People Power Party dropped to 29%.","The survey was conducted via CATI with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level."],"title":"李대통령 지지율 38% 취임 후 최저...부정평가 '부동산·인사'[한국갤럽]","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202609111019549659)","centroid_distance":0.20557451101272495,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6576681","article_id":"5475232f-4dc0-4a16-818a-e8f4d9ba64b9","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"노컷뉴스","page_rank":10243,"domain_url":"nocutnews.co.kr","eng_title":"South Korean Public Opposes Hormuz Deployment as President Lee's Approval Hits Low","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung","Yong Hye-in","Kim Seung-won"],"Organization":["Democratic Party","Gallup Korea","People Power Party"],"Location":["Strait of Hormuz"],"Nationality":["South Koreans"],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["President","president","Minister of Gender Equality and Family","Minister of Justice"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://file2.nocutnews.co.kr/newsroom/image/2026/09/11/202609111044035854_0.jpg","keywords":["South Korea","Hormuz","Lee Jae-myung","Gallup Survey"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T01:55:39Z","summary":"According to a Gallup Korea survey conducted September 8-10, 2026, 55% of South Koreans oppose deploying military forces to the Strait of Hormuz, while 32% support it. The survey of 1,000 adults found that opposition is strongest among Democratic Party supporters at 69%, compared to 21% support, whereas People Power Party supporters show a 50% support rate against 36% opposition. President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating stands at 38%, the lowest since his inauguration, with 51% expressing negative approval. The survey attributes negative ratings to real estate policies (24%) and personnel appointments (16%), specifically citing Minister of Gender Equality and Family candidate Yong Hye-in, who was deemed 'unsuitable' by 61% of respondents, and Minister of Justice candidate Kim Seung-won, with 43% viewing him as unsuitable. The poll was conducted with a margin of error of ±3.1% at a 95% confidence level.","key_points":["According to a Gallup Korea survey conducted September 8-10, 2026, 55% of South Koreans oppose deploying military forces to the Strait of Hormuz, while 32% support it.","The survey of 1,000 adults found that opposition is strongest among Democratic Party supporters at 69%, compared to 21% support, whereas People Power Party supporters show a 50% support rate against 36% opposition.","President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating stands at 38%, the lowest since his inauguration, with 51% expressing negative approval.","The survey attributes negative ratings to real estate policies (24%) and personnel appointments (16%), specifically citing Minister of Gender Equality and Family candidate Yong Hye-in, who was deemed 'unsuitable' by 61% of respondents, and Minister of Justice candidate Kim Seung-won, with 43% viewing him as unsuitable.","The poll was conducted with a margin of error of ±3.1% at a 95% confidence level."],"title":"'호르무즈 파병' 반대 55%...민주당 지지층 69% \"보내지 말아야\"","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6576681)","centroid_distance":0.217637286783174,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057551001","article_id":"a9b7b986-d3d7-4111-b4d8-9c35468514ee","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"연합뉴스","page_rank":2904,"domain_url":"yna.co.kr","eng_title":"President Lee's Approval Rating Hits Post-Inauguration Low of 38% Amid Personnel and Real Estate Concerns","entities":{"Person":["President Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung"],"Organization":["Blue House","BLUE 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conducted from September 8 to 10 and released on September 11, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to a post-inauguration low of 38%, a 2 percentage point (p) decrease from the previous week.","The survey of 1,000 adults nationwide found that 51% disapprove of his performance, while 11% remained undecided.","The most cited reason for positive evaluation was 'foreign policy' (19%), followed by 'economy and livelihood' (13%).","Conversely, 'real estate policy' was the top reason for negative evaluation (24%), followed by 'personnel appointments' (16%), which Gallup noted has increased significantly ahead of ministerial nominee hearings.","Regional analysis showed a sharp 9p drop in Seoul to 29%, and a 7p decline in Jeollanam-do/Gwangju/Jeollabuk-do to 60%.","However, approval ratings rose in Daejeon/Sejong/Chungcheong (to 38%) and Busan/Ulsan/Gyeongnam (to 35%).","By age, 40-year-olds saw a 10p drop to 45%, while the 18-29 and 30-year-old demographics increased their support by 6p and 4p respectively.","In terms of party support, the Democratic Party of Korea holds 38%, while the People Power Party stands at 29%."],"title":"李대통령 지지율 38%로 최저치 경신...서울 9%p 하락한 29%[한국갤럽](종합)","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057551001)","centroid_distance":0.21510738053216244,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx","article_id":"5fcfaddb-bafb-46e9-95fd-c1341831cf86","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"오마이뉴스","page_rank":12736,"domain_url":"ohmynews.com","eng_title":"President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Drops Below 40% Amid Personnel Controversies","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung","Yong Hye-in","Kim Seung-won"],"Organization":["People Power Party","Gallup Korea","Democratic Party"],"Location":["Seoul","Busan","Jeonnam/Gwangju/Jeonbuk","Gyeongnam","South Gyeongsang","Ulsan"],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":["cabinet reshuffle"],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["Minister of Gender Equality and Family","President","president","Justice Minister","justice minister"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://ojsfile.ohmynews.com/CRI_T_IMG/2026/0911/A0003266513_T.jpg","keywords":["Lee Jae-myung","Gallup Korea","approval rating","Kim Seung-won"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T02:01:00Z","summary":"$45","key_points":["According to a September 2nd week survey by Gallup Korea published on September 11, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen below 40% for the first time since taking office, with a positive evaluation of 38% (down 2 percentage points from the previous week) and a negative evaluation of 51%.","The primary drivers of the negative sentiment are controversies surrounding personnel appointments, specifically allegations of influence peddling regarding drug approval against Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won and dual role issues against Minister of Gender Equality and Family nominee Yong Hye-in, which contributed to the August 30 cabinet reshuffle.","Additionally, real estate policy dissatisfaction accounted for 24% of negative feedback, while personnel issues rose to 16%, a 7 percentage point increase from the prior week.","Regional breakdowns show approval ratings dropping to 29% in Seoul and 35% in Busan/Ulsan/Gyeongnam, while Jeonnam/Gwangju/Jeonbuk remained higher at 60%.","Demographically, approval among 40 and 50-year-olds stands at 45%, while younger generations (20s, 30s) show 31% and 35% respectively.","Among party supporters, Democratic Party members maintain a 72% approval rating, whereas People Power Party supporters show only 7% approval.","The survey, conducted between September 8-10 via telephone interviews with 1,000 adults nationwide, carries a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level."],"title":"부동산에 인사 논란까지... 이 대통령 국정지지율 38%","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[오마이](https://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx)","centroid_distance":0.21740103990475568,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2364744.htm","article_id":"cfe2c185-9781-43be-a12a-841022715900","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"더팩트","page_rank":34082,"domain_url":"news.tf.co.kr","eng_title":"President Lee's Approval Rating Drops to 38% for First Time in 30s","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung","Kim Seung-won","Yoon Hye-in"],"Organization":["Korea Gallup","Gallup Korea","Ministry of Justice","Ministry of Gender Equality and Family"],"Location":["Jeonnam","South Jeolla","Gwangju","Jeonbuk","North Jeolla","Strait of Hormuz","Seoul"],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["President","president"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://img.tf.co.kr/article/home/2026/09/11/202684841789091844.jpg","keywords":["Lee Jae-myung","Korea Gallup","Approval Rating","Kim Seung-won"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-09-11T02:02:39Z","summary":"$46","key_points":["According to a poll conducted by Korea Gallup from August 8 to 10, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to 38%, marking the first time it has fallen into the 30% range since his inauguration.","This represents a 2% point decrease from the previous week and a third consecutive week of decline.","The survey of 1,000 adults nationwide found that positive evaluations were lowest in Seoul (29%), while Jeonnam/Gwangju/Jeonbuk showed the highest support at 60%.","Regarding specific policy issues, 24% of respondents cited real estate policy as the primary reason for their negative assessment.","Furthermore, the poll indicates significant public skepticism toward two ministerial nominees: 43% believe Kim Seung-won is unsuitable for the Ministry of Justice compared to 22% who find him suitable, and 61% view Yoon Hye-in as unsuitable for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family compared to 13% who find her suitable.","Additionally, 55% of respondents oppose deploying military forces to the Strait of Hormuz, while 32% support the deployment."],"title":"李 지지율 첫 30%대...김승원·용혜인 '부적합' 43%·61% - 정치 | 기사 - 더팩트","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2364744.htm)","centroid_distance":0.2339057377455504,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260911002900315","article_id":"98e59f07-a2f0-4fc3-b0c2-37403ec1feb2","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"Yonhap News Agency","page_rank":1319,"domain_url":"en.yna.co.kr","eng_title":"President Lee Jae Myung's Approval Rating Hits Record Low of 38% Amid Cabinet Controversy","entities":{"Person":["Lee","Stan Lee","Lee Jae Myung","Rep. 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The survey, conducted between September 8 and 10 among 1,000 voters aged 18 and over, found that 38% of respondents viewed his performance positively, a 2-percentage-point decline from the previous week. Negative evaluations stood at 51%, exceeding positive ratings by 13 points. The primary reasons cited for negative sentiment were housing policy (24%), personnel issues (16%), and economic livelihood concerns (10%). In terms of party support, the Democratic Party of Korea held 38%, while the People Power Party saw a 1-percentage-point drop to 29%. The poll utilized random sampling of mobile virtual numbers from three major telecom operators, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level and a response rate of 9.4%.","key_points":["According to a Gallup Korea poll released on September 11, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating dropped to 38%, marking the lowest point since his inauguration and the first time it has fallen into the 30% range.","The survey, conducted between September 8 and 10 among 1,000 voters aged 18 and over, found that 38% of respondents viewed his performance positively, a 2-percentage-point decline from the previous week.","Negative evaluations stood at 51%, exceeding positive ratings by 13 points.","The primary reasons cited for negative sentiment were housing policy (24%), personnel issues (16%), and economic livelihood concerns (10%).","In terms of party support, the Democratic Party of Korea held 38%, while the People Power Party saw a 1-percentage-point drop to 29%.","The poll utilized random sampling of mobile virtual numbers from three major telecom operators, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level and a response rate of 9.4%."],"title":"【韩国盖洛普】李在明支持率跌至38%创就任以来新低，房地产及人事问题成主因","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[韩国最](https://chinese.joins.com/news/articleView.html)","centroid_distance":0.19751869581248865,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm","article_id":"dcc7e96a-a2f2-41a4-9646-92ea0cbf2a28","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"KBS WORLD Radio","page_rank":2910,"domain_url":"world.kbs.co.kr","eng_title":"South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Approval Ratings Hit Record Low of 38%","entities":{"Person":["Lee","Stan Lee","Lee Jae-myung","Lee Jae Myung"],"Organization":["Gallup Korea"],"Location":[],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":["diplomacy"],"Title":["President","president"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://worldimg.kbs.co.kr/src/images/news/202609/260911104029_52_e.jpg","keywords":["Lee Jae-myung","Gallup Korea","South Korea","Approval Ratings"],"language":"ar","pub_date":"2026-09-11T02:29:50Z","summary":"According to a poll conducted by Gallup Korea between Tuesday and Thursday involving 1,000 citizens across South Korea, approval ratings for President Lee Jae-myung have dropped to an all-time low of 38%. This represents a 2 percentage point decline from the previous week, with 51% of respondents expressing dissatisfaction and 11% abstaining. Among those giving positive feedback, 19% praised Lee's diplomacy, while 13% approved of his handling of the economy and quality of life issues. Conversely, 24% of those giving negative feedback cited dissatisfaction with government housing policies, and 16% criticized employee appointments, with the pollster noting that concerns over appointments were amplified by recent controversy surrounding Lee's government formation nominations. The survey has a 95% confidence level with a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.","key_points":["According to a poll conducted by Gallup Korea between Tuesday and Thursday involving 1,000 citizens across South Korea, approval ratings for President Lee Jae-myung have dropped to an all-time low of 38%.","This represents a 2 percentage point decline from the previous week, with 51% of respondents expressing dissatisfaction and 11% abstaining.","Among those giving positive feedback, 19% praised Lee's diplomacy, while 13% approved of his handling of the economy and quality of life issues.","Conversely, 24% of those giving negative feedback cited dissatisfaction with government housing policies, and 16% criticized employee appointments, with the pollster noting that concerns over appointments were amplified by recent controversy surrounding Lee's government formation nominations.","The survey has a 95% confidence level with a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points."],"title":"معدلات تأييد الرئيس لي تنخفض إلى أقل مستوياتها على الإطلاق عند 38%","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm)","centroid_distance":0.23237609968066697,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10870446","article_id":"0f03b6bd-214d-40d5-a60f-44bb9233e73a","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"헤럴드경제","page_rank":15809,"domain_url":"biz.heraldcorp.com","eng_title":"South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Hits Post-Inauguration Low Amid Real Estate and Cabinet Controversies","entities":{"Person":["Yoon Hye-in","President Lee","Harold B. 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The survey, conducted between September 8 and 10 among 1,000 voters, found a 51% negative rating, with 11% withholding an opinion. The primary reasons cited for negative evaluations are real estate policy (24%) and cabinet appointments/personnel issues (16%). Conversely, diplomacy (19%) was the most cited reason for positive evaluations. The poll also reported that 43% of respondents deemed Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won 'not suitable' (compared to 22% 'suitable'), and 61% deemed Gender Equality and Family Minister nominee Yong Hye-in 'not suitable' (compared to 13% 'suitable'). Additionally, 55% of respondents opposed sending South Korean troops to the Strait of Hormuz, while 32% supported the deployment. The survey had a margin of sampling error of ±3.1 percentage points.","key_points":["According to a Korea Gallup poll published on September 11, 2026, President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea has an approval rating of 38%, marking the lowest point since he took office.","The survey, conducted between September 8 and 10 among 1,000 voters, found a 51% negative rating, with 11% withholding an opinion.","The primary reasons cited for negative evaluations are real estate policy (24%) and cabinet appointments/personnel issues (16%).","Conversely, diplomacy (19%) was the most cited reason for positive evaluations.","The poll also reported that 43% of respondents deemed Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won 'not suitable' (compared to 22% 'suitable'), and 61% deemed Gender Equality and Family Minister nominee Yong Hye-in 'not suitable' (compared to 13% 'suitable').","Additionally, 55% of respondents opposed sending South Korean troops to the Strait of Hormuz, while 32% supported the 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38%, while disapproval rose to 51% over eight consecutive weeks.","The decline is attributed to public dissatisfaction with real estate policies, the president's avoidance of legal trials, and the controversial nominations of Kim Seung-won (Justice Minister candidate, 22% suitability) and Yong Hye-in (Minister of Gender Equality and Family candidate, 13% suitability).","The survey, conducted September 8-10 with 1,000 respondents, found that disapproval exceeds approval in almost all regions and age groups, including the core 40-50 demographic.","In terms of party support, the Democratic Party holds 38%, the People Power Party 29%, the Reformation Party 3%, the Jooguk Reform Party 2%, and the Progressive Party 2%.","Regarding the potential deployment of South Korean troops to the Strait of Hormuz following a request from US President Trump, 55% of the public opposes the deployment while 32% supports it.","The survey was conducted via telephone interviews with a 9.4% response rate and a 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[인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202609118446H)[IT](https://www.etnews.com/20260911000102)[YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260911002900315).","Disapproval reached 51%, its third consecutive week above 50%, creating a 13-point negative-to-positive gap [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202609111019549659)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057551001).","Real estate policy (24%) and personnel appointments (16%) were the top reasons cited for negative evaluations [IT](https://www.etnews.com/20260911000102)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202609111019549659).","Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won was deemed 'unsuitable' by 43% of respondents, amid allegations of lobbying for a COVID-19 treatment approval in 2021 [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260911002900315)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202609111151027).","Gender Equality Minister nominee Yong Hye-in was deemed 'unsuitable' by 61%, amid concerns over her National Assembly seat and alleged nepotism [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260911002900315)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202609111151027).","Approval in Seoul dropped 9 points to 29%, the lowest of any region surveyed [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057551001)[오마이](https://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx).","55% of South Koreans oppose troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz; 32% support it [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026091110060001642)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6576681)[데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html).","A senior DPK official warned the approval slide could affect the 2028 general elections [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10870446)."],"contradictions":["Article [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026091110060001642) states the approval rating dropped to 30% in its headline, while the body of the same article and all other sources consistently report the rating as 38% [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202609118446H)[IT](https://www.etnews.com/20260911000102)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202609111019549659)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057551001)[오마이](https://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx)[더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2364744.htm)[YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260911002900315)[韩国最](https://chinese.joins.com/news/articleView.html)[KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202609111151027)[데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The 30% figure in article [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026091110060001642)'s headline appears to be an error.","Article [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2364744.htm) cites the poll as conducted 'August 8 to 10, 2026,' while all other sources consistently identify the survey dates as September 8-10, 2026 [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202609118446H)[IT](https://www.etnews.com/20260911000102)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202609111019549659)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260911057551001)[오마이](https://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx)[YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260911002900315)[韩国最](https://chinese.joins.com/news/articleView.html)[KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202609111151027)[데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The August date in article [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2364744.htm) appears to be a transcription error.","Article [데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html) states disapproval rose over 'eight consecutive weeks,' while the previous update and other articles indicate a third consecutive week of decline [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202609118446H)[IT](https://www.etnews.com/20260911000102)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)."],"continent":"Asia","people":["Lee Jae-myung","Kim Seung-won","Yong Hye-in","Donald Trump"],"locations":["South Korea","Seoul","Jeonnam","Gwangju","Jeonbuk","Strait of Hormuz","France"],"new_information":"Lee's approval fell below 40% for the first time, hitting 38% in the latest Gallup Korea survey. 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Multiple economists sided with the PPP's concern over rising household debt [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608131824011)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131828174722)."],"continent":"","people":[],"locations":[],"new_information":"","image_url":"https://img.asknews.cloud/generic_7.jpeg","url_safe_title":"South-Korea-Doubles-Housing-Loan-Target-but-Leaves-Gangnam-Green-Belts-Untouched","story_uuid":"fe816daa-4ea0-4435-bd78-86dcc7a532bf","categories":["Economy","Finance","Politics"],"image_prompt":"No prompt for this update.","reddit_perspective":{"relevant":false},"languages":{},"keywords":[],"intra_cluster_statistics":{"cluster_articles_pct":0,"cluster_countries_pct":0,"cluster_domains_pct":0,"cluster_languages_pct":0,"cluster_probabilities":{}},"silhouette_score":{},"article_ids":[],"countries":{},"markdown_citations":["[더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2354018.htm)","[인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026081301511)","[TCH](https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article316864847.html)","[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)","[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126864)","[산업일](https://kidd.co.kr/news/247021)","[한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081314080002952)","[중부매](https://www.jbnews.com/news/articleView.html)","[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608131824011)","[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131828174722)","[세계일](https://www.segye.com/newsView/20260813520302)","[YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608131843578550)","[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/property/1272839.html)","[KBS](https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do)","[경기일](https://www.kyeonggi.com/article/20260813580591)"],"confidence":0,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"The distribution is dominated by objective reporting, with a small number of analytical articles.","relationships":{"nodes":[],"edges":[]},"mermaid":"","cc_image_url":"https://img.asknews.cloud/85cbdc34-8641-4cb7-b243-84f42dd26ccb.jpeg","display_image_urls":[{"source_id":"더팩트","image_url":"https://img.asknews.cloud/b4597ea0-e854-49c1-a889-6472305265f3.jpeg"},{"source_id":"국민일보","image_url":"https://img.asknews.cloud/e7b54d2e-9b82-477f-800a-014b2975946b.jpeg"},{"source_id":"mk.co.kr","image_url":"https://img.asknews.cloud/be6f790d-6373-40f6-b81c-e8770ec13166.jpeg"}],"alignment":0},{"uuid":"cb61f4b3-e3aa-5ab9-b4ba-0aac73445fe2","cluster_articles":[],"prompt_articles":[{"article_url":"https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840243","article_id":"b124cba9-d5c5-446c-b3d9-ed772bb168ea","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"헤럴드경제","page_rank":15809,"domain_url":"biz.heraldcorp.com","eng_title":"South Korea Announces 100,000 New Housing Units, Green Belt Release, and Supply Acceleration Plan","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jae Myung","Kim Yun-deok","Minister Kim"],"Organization":["Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport"],"Location":["green belts","3rd federal electoral district of Baja California","Seoul","Gyeonggi Province","Gwangju","Namyangju","Yeonchang Park"],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":["September 7"],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["president","minister"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://wimg.heraldcorp.com/news/cms/2026/08/13/rcv.YNA.20260813.PYH2026081305940001300_T1.jpg","keywords":["South Korea housing supply","Kim Yun-deok","Green belt release","Lee Jae-myung"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-08-13T05:03:06Z","summary":"$5a","key_points":["South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), led by Minister Kim Yun-deok, announced plans to supply 100,000 new housing units, with 27,000 units in specific locations (Yeonchang Park in Seoul and sites in Namyangju and Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province) revealed today, while the remaining 73,000 units are scheduled for announcement later this year after completing local government consultations.","Minister Kim stated that the 73,000 units are ready for release but delayed due to administrative procedures like public review.","The government also indicated a willingness to release green belts (specifically 3rd and 4th grade areas which are described as 'significantly damaged') to facilitate housing construction, aiming to stabilize the market.","President Lee Jae-myung instructed the administration to create concrete execution plans to avoid the perception that 'the government is crazy for not building houses.' 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[헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079)[문화일](https://www.munhwa.com/article/11609329)."],"contradictions":["Article [문화일](https://www.munhwa.com/article/11609329) notes President Lee Jae-myung expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of redevelopment projects just three weeks before the Aug. 13 announcement, yet the new plan relies heavily on redevelopment as a supply mechanism — a tension between the president's prior public statements and the government's announced policy direction [문화일](https://www.munhwa.com/article/11609329)."],"continent":"","people":[],"locations":[],"new_information":"","image_url":"https://img.asknews.cloud/generic_3.jpeg","url_safe_title":"South-Korea-Launches-Plan-to-Build-230000-Homes-in-Seoul-Area-by-2030","story_uuid":"fe816daa-4ea0-4435-bd78-86dcc7a532bf","categories":["Politics","Economy","Finance"],"image_prompt":"No prompt for this 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[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1271193.html)[KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm).","Non-resident single-home owners will see their exemption cut from 1.2 billion won to 900 million won, with one example showing a tax bill rising from 2.63 million won to 11.14 million won [아시아](https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026080313501781528)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608031812382027).","The top Jongbu-se rate rises from 2.7% to 5% for properties with a taxable value exceeding 9.4 billion won, effective 2028 [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260802052000002)[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/12115471).","The government projects the reform will generate an additional 3.443 trillion won in total tax revenue [국제신](https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp).","Experts are divided, with some warning the reform may not stabilize overall housing prices in Seoul 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