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[^2]\n\nThe Democratic Party of Korea adopted a split defense strategy on August 4, 2026, regarding cabinet nominees Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in following the August 30 reshuffle. [^3]\n\nThe party ceased public support for Yong Hye-in, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family nominee, while continuing full-scale defense of Kim Seung-won, the Justice Minister nominee. [^4]\n\nSupport for the Democratic Party of Korea dropped to 38% in the latest poll, down 1 percentage point from the previous week. [^5]\n\nThe People Power Party's support rose to 30%, a 5 percentage point increase from the previous week, marking its highest level since President Lee Jae-myung's government began. [^6]\n\nAmong those who negatively assessed Lee's performance, 23 percent cited his real estate policies as the primary reason for their dissatisfaction. [^7]\n\nSupport for the ruling Democratic Party fell to 38 percent, while support for the main opposition People Power Party rose to a record high of 30 percent. [^8]\n\nPresident Lee's approval rating among 20s voters fell to 25%, and among 30s voters fell to 31%, according to the same Gallup Korea survey. 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