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Diverging Views on President's Approval Ratings: "Honam Plunge Is Exaggerated" vs. "Empathy and Trust Have Collapsed"

Hyemi Lee

Published : Aug 27, 2026 4:15 PM

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■ Broadcast: SBS "Ju Young-jin's News Briefing" Mon-Fri (14:00–15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Ju Young-jin
■ Panelists: Kim Bong-shin, CEO of Metavoice; Bae Jong-chan, Director of Insight K Institute
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● Public Sentiment Watch

Bae Jong-chan / Director, Insight K Institute
"In phone-interview surveys, when disappointment runs deep, respondents find it difficult to participate."
"As faith in the president breaks, approval ratings are on a downward trend... Need to regain empathy and trust."

Kim Bong-shin / CEO, Metavoice
"NBS surveys have higher response rates... Better sample representativeness."
"Economic issues are dragging down overall state affairs evaluations."
"Among traditionally loyal supporters, the intensity of positive sentiment has weakened."

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