1. Introduction to the text
This reading lesson discusses the latest approval ratings for President Lee Jae-myung, based on a survey conducted by Realmeter. The article examines the changes in his approval rating over the past few weeks and provides insights into the political landscape in South Korea.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 지지율 | jijirwul | approval rating | 이 대통령 지지율 51.4% |
| 하락세 | halakseul | downward trend | 3주 만에 하락세 멈춤 |
| 포인트 | pointeu | percentage point | 전주보다 0.4%포인트 올랐다 |
| 국민의힘 | gungmineui him | People Power Party | 국민의힘은 1.2%포인트 내린 35.5%로 집계됐다 |
| 개혁신당 | gaehyeoksin-dang | Reform Progressive Party | 개혁신당 3.4% |
| 조국혁신당 | jokuk hyeoksin-dang | Cho Guk Innovation Party | 조국혁신당 3.2% |
| 진보당 | jinbo-dang | Progressive Party | 진보당 1.5% |
| 무당층 | mudang-cheung | unaffiliated voters | 무당층 7.9% |
| 누리집 | nurip | website | 중앙선거여론조사심의위원회 누리집을 참조하면 된다 |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
연합뉴스에 따르면 이 대통령의 국정수행 지지율이 51.4%를 기록하며 3주 만에 하락세를 멈춘 여론조사 결과가 발표되었습니다.
According to Yonhap News, a poll was released showing that President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating for his performance in office was 51.4%, ending a 3-week downward trend.
부정 평가는 44.9%로 전주보다 0.4%포인트 올랐습니다.
The negative evaluation rose by 0.4 percentage points from the previous week, reaching 44.9%.
국민의힘은 1.2%포인트 내린 35.5%를 기록했습니다.
The People Power Party recorded 35.5%, a 1.2 percentage point decrease.
개혁신당 3.4%, 조국혁신당 3.2%, 진보당 1.5%, 무당층 7.9% 등으로 나타났습니다.
The Reform Progressive Party received 3.4%, the Cho Guk Innovation Party 3.2%, the Progressive Party 1.5%, and unaffiliated voters 7.9%.
자세한 내용은 중앙선거여론조사심의위원회 누리집을 참조하면 됩니다.
For more detailed information, please refer to the website of the Central Election Commission’s Public Opinion Survey Review Committee.
이번 조사 결과는 최근 특검 수사 등 정치적 상황 변화가 국민 여론에 어떤 영향을 미쳤는지를 보여주고 있습니다.
The results of this survey reflect how recent political changes, such as the special prosecutor’s investigation, have influenced public opinion.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What is the current approval rating for President Lee Jae-myung?
- How much did the negative evaluation of the president increase compared to the previous week?
- Which political party saw a decrease in its support?
- What are the support levels for the other political parties mentioned in the article?
- Where can readers find more detailed information about the survey?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The approval rating for the president and the support levels for various political parties are important indicators of the political climate in South Korea. These survey results provide insights into the public’s perception of the government’s performance and the shifting dynamics within the country’s political landscape.