Korea president's approval rating remains at all-time low: Gallup
[SEOUL] South Korean President Park Geun Hye's approval rating remained at an all-time low for a second week amid a deepening political crisis, according to a Gallup Korea poll released on Friday, underscoring the challenges faced by her administration.
Ms Park's presidency has been rocked by allegations that a personal friend of hers used her ties to meddle in state affairs and wield improper influence.
Gallup said its survey of 1,003 South Koreans from Nov 8-10 showed that 90 percent of participants disapproved of her performance, up from 89 per cent last week and a new high.
The results of the Gallup poll came after Park gave her second public apology last week and indicated she was willing to relinquish some power.
REUTERS
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