Lee Jae-myung Leads in Poll Despite Legal Scrutiny

SEOUL – Despite ongoing legal challenges, Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, holds a meaningful lead in recent polling data, according to a survey conducted by Embrain Public at the request of YTN. ⁢The poll suggests Lee maintains strong support even after the Supreme Court’s decision regarding alleged election law violations.

Poll Details

The survey, conducted from⁢ May 4-6, included 1,007 voters nationwide. It carries a margin of error of plus or minus⁣ 3.1 ‍percentage points, with a 95% confidence level.

Survey Results

The poll indicated⁢ that 45% of⁣ respondents believe Lee Jae-myung is the most suitable candidate for the next president. Independent candidate Han duk-soo garnered 18% support, while Kim Moon-soo of the Strength⁤ Party received 12%.Lee Jun-seok of the Reformed Party polled at 4%.

Lee’s lead extends to a ⁤10-percentage-point advantage even when combining the support for candidates from the conservative bloc. However, a notable 20% of respondents remained undecided.

Within the Democratic party,Lee Jae-myung enjoys overwhelming support,with⁣ 92% of Democratic voters viewing him as the most suitable presidential candidate. the poll suggests his support has increased by 4 percentage⁣ points since the Supreme Court referred his case back to the‍ Seoul High ⁢Court regarding the 20th presidential election.

Party Support

The survey also measured political party support, revealing 44% for the Democratic Party, 34% for the People Power Party, 3% for the Reformed Party, and 2% for the National innovation Party. Compared to a previous survey conducted April 23-24, the Democratic Party’s support remained⁣ stable, while the People Power party and the National Innovation Party experienced slight declines. The Reformed Party saw a marginal increase.

Further details on ⁤the survey methodology and‍ results can be found on the Central Election Review Committee website.