Public Opinion Polls Show 63% Oppose Yong Hye-in and 47% Oppose Kim Seung-won; Experts Cite Confirmation Hearings as Downward Pressure on President's Approval Rating

[Juyoungjin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS <Juyoungjin's News Briefing> Monday-Friday (14:00-15:20)

■ Host: Anchor Joo Young-jin

■ Guests: Kim Bong-shin, CEO of Metavoice; Bae Jong-chan, Director of Insight K Research Institute

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● <Public Sentiment Check>

Bae Jong-chan / Director, Insight K Research Institute

"Even within the Democratic Party's support base, voices opposing Yong Hye-in are loud."

"Moderates are stepping back from supporting Kim Seung-won."

"Without specific explanations from Kim Seung-won, a rebound is difficult... posing a burden on the president's approval rating as well."

"The biggest reason for the drop in approval ratings is the president's attitude."

"Presidential approval ratings can recover... one must not be impatient with public sentiment."

Kim Bong-shin / CEO, Metavoice

"The very process of Yong Hye-in heading to the confirmation hearing acts as downward pressure on the president's approval rating."

"A 7% drop in the president's approval rating indicates a massive shock to the president's positive evaluation."

"Public sentiment in September ahead of the parliamentary audit could face the worst-case scenario."

"The president's approval rating dropped by 9% among moderates... the largest drop since the launch of the current administration."

"A decision must also be made on whether to proceed all the way to the confirmation hearing."

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