1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses the results of a recent opinion poll on President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating and party support in South Korea. The poll shows that President Lee’s approval rating has rebounded after a two-week decline, and the ruling Democratic Party has gained more support compared to the previous week.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 대통령 | daetongryeong | president | President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating has rebounded. |
| 이재명 | Lee Jae-myeong | Lee Jae-myung (a proper name) | Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating has rebounded. |
| 국정 | gukjeong | state affairs, administration | Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating on state affairs has rebounded. |
| 지지도 | jijido | approval rating, support level | Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating has rebounded to 63.3%. |
| 각각 | gakgak | respectively, each | The Democratic Party recorded 54.5%, and the People Power Party recorded 27.2% respectively. |
| 반등 | bandeung | rebound, recovery | Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating has rebounded in the past 3 weeks. |
| 호재 | hojae | favorable event, good news | The resolution of the Korea-US tariff negotiations was a favorable event that led to the rebound. |
| 유권자 | yugwanja | voter | The poll surveyed 1,012 voters. |
| 더불어민주당 | Deobureo Minjudang | Democratic Party of Korea | The Democratic Party of Korea recorded 54.5% in the poll. |
| 국민의힘 | Gungmin-ui Him | People Power Party | The People Power Party recorded 27.2% in the poll. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
이재명 대통령의 국정수행 지지율이 63.3%를 기록했다는 여론조사 결과가 발표되었습니다. 이는 앞서 2주 연속 하락하던 지지율이 반등한 것으로, 한미 관세 협상 타결 등의 호재로 인한 것으로 보입니다.
The results of a poll showed that President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating on state affairs reached 63.3%. This represents a rebound after two consecutive weeks of decline, which appears to be due to favorable events such as the resolution of the Korea-US tariff negotiations.
한편, 지난달 31일부터 이번 달 1일까지 실시된 정당 지지도 조사에서는 더불어민주당이 54.5%, 국민의힘이 27.2%를 기록했습니다. 민주당 지지도는 전주보다 3.7%p 올랐고, 국민의힘은 1.8%p 하락했습니다.
Meanwhile, a poll on party support conducted from March 31 to April 1 showed that the Democratic Party of Korea recorded 54.5%, and the People Power Party recorded 27.2%. The Democratic Party’s support level increased by 3.7 percentage points compared to the previous week, while the People Power Party’s support decreased by 1.8 percentage points.
이번 여론조사는 무선 자동 응답 전화 설문조사로 진행되었으며, 대통령 국정수행 지지도 조사의 표본 오차는 95% 신뢰수준에서 각각 ±2.0%p, 정당 지지도 조사 표본 오차는 95% 신뢰수준에서 ±3.1%p입니다.
The opinion poll was conducted through a wireless automated telephone survey, and the margin of error for the president’s approval rating survey is ±2.0 percentage points at a 95% confidence level, while the margin of error for the party support survey is ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.
이번 조사 결과는 이재명 대통령의 국정운영에 대한 국민들의 긍정적인 평가가 반영된 것으로 보입니다. 특히 한미 관세 협상 타결과 같은 외교적 성과가 지지율 상승에 기여한 것으로 분석됩니다.
The results of this survey seem to reflect the public’s positive assessment of President Lee Jae-myung’s administration. In particular, diplomatic achievements such as the resolution of the Korea-US tariff negotiations are analyzed to have contributed to the increase in his approval rating.
정당 지지도 조사 결과에서는 더불어민주당의 지지율 상승이 눈에 띄는데, 이는 최근 정당 간 치열한 정책 경쟁과 국민들의 관심이 반영된 것으로 보입니다.
In the party support survey, the Democratic Party of Korea’s increase in support is noteworthy, which seems to reflect the recent fierce policy competition between political parties and the public’s interest.
이번 여론조사 결과는 향후 정치 상황 변화를 예측하는 데 중요한 지표가 될 것으로 보입니다.
The results of this opinion poll are expected to serve as an important indicator in predicting future political changes.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What was the main finding of the opinion poll on President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating?
- How did the approval ratings of the Democratic Party and the People Power Party change compared to the previous week?
- What factors contributed to the rebound in President Lee’s approval rating?
- What was the margin of error for the president’s approval rating survey and the party support survey?
- How do the survey results reflect the public’s assessment of President Lee’s administration and the political landscape in South Korea?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The approval rating and party support surveys are important indicators of public sentiment and political dynamics in South Korea. These polls are closely watched by politicians, media, and the public, as they can influence the direction of policymaking and the outcome of elections. The rebound in President Lee’s approval rating and the changes in party support levels reflect the fluid nature of Korean politics and the public’s shifting attitudes towards the government and political parties.