South Korean President’s Approval Rises After US Trade Deal

Lee Jae MyungPhotographer: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s popularity rose after a last-minute trade deal with the US.

Lee’s approval climbed to 63.3% from 61.5% last week, according to a Realmeter survey released Monday. The survey was commissioned by a local newspaper and conducted between July 28 and August 1.