The Lee Jae-myung administration's approval rating is rapidly declining due to overlapping issues such as the adjustment of investigative powers between police and prosecution, alleged budget waste by the National Investigation Headquarters, and controversy over special activity funds.
It is argued that if 120,000 cases currently pending in the prosecution are transferred to frontline police, police paralysis is inevitable.
If the prosecution demands supplementary investigations, delays in processing will occur, which is highly likely to lead to a decrease in the ability to respond to public safety crimes.
This cost applies only to the Seoul headquarters, and a separate budget is needed to secure buildings for regional headquarters.
Concerns have also been raised that taxes raised through real estate tax reforms could be diverted to fund the operation of the National Investigation Headquarters.
During a Budget and Accounts Committee meeting, criticism arose that special activity funds were not properly accounted for and receipt processing was inadequate. Despite the administration's use of billions of won in special activity funds through a supplementary budget after the change of power, a lack of transparency was criticized.
Representative Kang Hoon-sik was criticized for his evasive stance on demands for special activity fund accountability and for his contrasting attitude compared to the previous administration during the Budget and Accounts Committee meeting.
Among negative evaluations of the Lee Jae-myung administration, responses of 'doing very poorly' are overwhelmingly high. Key reasons cited for the decline in approval ratings include real estate policies, economic policies, judicial issues, and the Lee Jae-myung administration's 'original sin.'
Analysis suggests that Lee Jae-myung's personal judicial risks are significantly impacting the administration's approval rating. The exodus of support is particularly pronounced among those in their 40s and 50s, core supporters, interpreted not merely as dissatisfaction but as 'convicted negativity' based on clear reasons.
The fact that negative evaluations from those in their 40s, a core demographic, reached 61.5% is seen as a serious warning sign for the administration.
The 'original sin' theory, which questions the very legitimacy of the Lee Jae-myung administration, has been raised. This stems from Lee Jae-myung's personal judicial risks, leading to controversy over avoiding responsibility for a position that demands full accountability as president.
The illusion of past competence and image politics now shows a disconnect with current reality, indicating that the image Lee Jae-myung himself created is ultimately burdening him.
Criticism was raised regarding the cleanliness of the rubber boots in the photos, and his volunteer activities were compared to those of other Democratic Party officials.
This division raises concerns about potential delays in discussions regarding the withdrawal of charges.
Representative Choi Min-hee's remarks about surveillance were also cited as an example of internal party conflict.
They are experiencing a sense of 'reality check' due to sudden regulations making loans difficult, whereas they were previously easily accessible.
Housing policies skewed towards youth, leading to a sense of alienation among unhoused people in their 40s, is also cited as a reason for their departure.
If it were under the old system, I could have just gotten a small loan, but suddenly I can't. That's where the complete 'reality check' hits.
A sentiment of 'I can't tolerate it when it hits me personally' seems to be at play.
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