(LEAD) Lee's disapproval rating exceeds approval rating for 1st time since inauguration (opens original article in a new tab)

President Lee Jae Myung's disapproval rating exceeded approval rating for first time since taking office, according to a survey citing ballot shortages and party conflicts as causes.

• President Lee Jae Myung's disapproval rating surpassed approval rating for first time since inauguration
• Approval rating dropped 4.8 percentage points to 46.7 percent, disapproval climbed 5.5 points to 49.7 percent
• Survey attributes decline to ballot shortages in local elections and internal party strife