President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Climbs to 57% for Second Consecutive Week

President Lee Jae-myung Meets Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Accompanied by Business Leaders

On October 31, 2025, President Lee Jae-myung met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to explore ways to strengthen cooperation in advanced technology. This meeting is seen as an important step for the future of the South Korean economy. President Lee met with Jensen Huang at the Gyeongju Hwabaek Convention Center to have in-depth discussions on ways to strengthen South Korea's competitiveness in advanced industries. In particular, he expressed his willingness to support South Korea's efforts to become a leader in global AI technology innovation by exploring possibilities for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors. Attending the meeting were key business leaders, including Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun, and Naver Chairman Lee Hae-jin, drawing significant attention. This is interpreted as a demonstration of the government and corporations' commitment to work closely together to shape the future of the South Korean economy. President Lee emphasized that he would spare no policy support needed for South Korea to become an AI technology powerhouse through his meeting with Jensen Huang. He also actively promoted South Korea's investment environment and potential to Jensen Huang, requesting Nvidia to expand its investment. These efforts are expected to have a positive impact on the continued growth and development of the South Korean economy. This meeting between President Lee Jae-myung and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is regarded as an important step for South Korea to gain an edge in the global technology race. In particular, President Lee made it clear that he would spare no support to ensure that South Korea secures global competitiveness in the AI semiconductor sector and grows into a country that leads future technological innovation through this meeting. President Lee introduced South Korea's excellent human resources and advanced technology infrastructure to Jensen Huang, requesting Nvidia to make more investments in South Korea. He also conveyed the promise that the government would actively support cooperation with Nvidia to help South Korea establish itself as a hub for AI technology innovation. Along with this, President Lee Jae-myung met with Jensen Huang along with the heads of major companies such as Samsung Electronics, SK Group, Hyundai Motor Group, and Naver to discuss cooperation plans for the future of the South Korean economy. At this meeting, President Lee urged companies to actively participate in AI technology development and investment to lead the innovation of the South Korean economy.

Rep. Choo Kyung-ho Returns Home After Investigation by Special Prosecutor for Insurrection, Welcomed by Party Leader Jang Dong-hyuk

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk personally welcomed Rep. Choo Kyung-ho upon his return after being summoned and investigated by a special prosecutor on charges of insurrection, drawing attention. This case has caused a major stir in the political arena, with voices of criticism emerging from the conservative camp, calling it 'political repression.' Rep. Choo Kyung-ho was investigated by the special prosecutor for approximately 23 hours, from 10:00 AM on October 30 to 9:13 AM on October 31. The special prosecutor summoned Rep. Choo as a suspect to confirm the specific facts related to the insurrection charges. It is reported that Rep. Choo strongly denied the charges during the investigation, asserting his innocence. Leader Jang Dong-hyuk personally welcomed Rep. Choo Kyung-ho as he emerged from the special prosecutor's investigation, conveying his support and encouragement. Leader Jang asserted that "Rep. Choo is innocent, and this investigation is a clear case of political repression," adding that "the People Power Party will make every effort to uncover the truth alongside Rep. Choo." In connection with this, the People Power Party has expressed strong dissatisfaction with this special prosecutor's investigation and stated that it will consider all means, including legal action. The investigation into Rep. Choo Kyung-ho's insurrection charges has emerged as a hot potato in the political arena. The conservative camp defines this investigation as repression with 'political motives' and is strongly protesting. On the other hand, some voices are calling for the truth about the insurrection charges to be clearly revealed through this investigation. It is reported that Rep. Choo Kyung-ho submitted all materials and answered faithfully in the special prosecutor's investigation to prove his innocence. He also expressed his confidence in his innocence and his hope that this case would be resolved quickly. Leader Jang Dong-hyuk supported Rep. Choo Kyung-ho and stated that the party would actively support legal action regarding this case. He also emphasized that the People Power Party will further unite through this case to overcome political difficulties. The Choo Kyung-ho case is expected to cause even greater repercussions in the political arena going forward.

President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Reaches 57%, Continuing a Two-Week Rising Trend

According to recent poll results, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating for his administration's performance has reached 57%, continuing a two-week rising trend. This signifies that public approval of President Lee's administration is gradually increasing. According to a poll conducted by Korea Gallup from October 28 to 30, targeting 1,002 people aged 18 and older nationwide, positive evaluations of President Lee's administration's performance were tallied at 57%, a 1 percentage point increase from the previous week. The poll was conducted using a wireless phone virtual number interview method, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level and a response rate of 12.6%. The rise in President Lee's approval rating is analyzed to be due to the positive public evaluation of the economic revitalization policies and measures for stabilizing people's livelihoods that the government has recently been pursuing. In particular, it appears that the policies to create jobs for young people and support the livelihoods of ordinary people have been effective, leading to an increase in approval ratings among young people and the working class. Furthermore, the meetings to review national issues and efforts to strengthen communication with the public, presided over directly by President Lee, are also seen as having a positive impact on the rise in approval ratings. The rise in President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating is also expected to have a significant impact on the political arena. In particular, the opposition party will likely need to seek a new strategy to respond to President Lee's rising approval rating. The People Power Party is expected to work to gain public support by raising the level of criticism of government policies while simultaneously presenting its own policy alternatives in order to check President Lee's rising approval rating. In addition, the ruling Democratic Party is expected to strengthen government policy promotion and continue to promote policies that resonate with the public in order to continue the upward trend in President Lee's approval rating. The rise in President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating may affect the changing landscape of the political arena in the future and is expected to be an important variable in the establishment of each party's strategy ahead of next year's general election.

People Power Party Leader Jang Dong-hyuk Welcomes Rep. Choo Kyung-ho After Insurrection Investigation

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk expressed strong support for Rep. Choo Kyung-ho by personally welcoming him upon his return home after the special prosecutor's investigation into insurrection charges. This is interpreted as a move to clarify the party's position on the recent charges against Rep. Choo and to strengthen internal cohesion. Leader Jang stated at the meeting with Rep. Choo that "this special prosecutor's investigation is an unfair repression with political motives," adding that "the People Power Party will uncover the truth alongside Rep. Choo and will face any difficulties bravely without yielding." He also emphasized that "Rep. Choo is a person who has been committed to parliamentary activities with a thorough sense of national duty and mission," adding that "these charges are a groundless frame-up, and the truth will surely be revealed." Leader Jang's welcome is interpreted as reaffirming the party's internal trust in Rep. Choo and demonstrating the will to not yield to external unfair pressure. The People Power Party is expected to further strengthen internal cohesion as a result of this incident and to make every effort to prove Rep. Choo's innocence. It is also expected to closely analyze the impact of this incident on the political arena in the future and to establish a response strategy. Leader Jang Dong-hyuk's action is evaluated as an important example of the People Power Party recognizing the Choo Kyung-ho case not as a simple individual issue but as a party-wide issue. It remains to be seen whether the People Power Party will be able to strengthen the party's unity and overcome the political crisis through the Choo Kyung-ho case. The Choo Kyung-ho case is expected to have a significant impact on the future state of affairs.