Gap in Approval Ratings Narrows to 1%p Compared to a Month Ago... Some Golden Crosses

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] The Democratic Party of Korea analyzed on the 16th that the gap in approval ratings between presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung and People Power Party presidential candidate Yoon Seok-youl has shown a tendency to narrow to 1 percentage point compared to a month ago.

On the same day, Kang Hoon-sik, who serves as the head of the campaign strategy planning headquarters, said at a campaign executive committee workshop held at the Yeouido party office in the afternoon, "Compared to a month ago, the trend shows a reduction ranging from 9% to 1 percentage point."

Kang explained, "There are differences depending on the polling agency, but this is about the trend," adding, "The gap was about 10 percentage points but has narrowed to 1 percentage point." He continued, "Some polls even show a 'golden cross,' but we will not be swayed by that."

He also stated, "Even if some recent polls look favorable, we do not consider it a golden cross, and even if such a moment comes in the future, we will not take it lightly. We will stay humble and do our best until the end." He added, "Some polls have already shown a (golden cross), but I will not say when exactly the golden cross occurs."

Regarding the nomination issue for next year's by-elections, he said, "The most honest expression is that we are considering everything from not nominating to nominating," and added, "It would be reasonable to discuss this around January next year."

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