President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating is hitting a record low, and he is strengthening his "left-wing embrace" efforts to unite the progressive camp. The nomination of Yong Hye-in as Minister of Gender Equality and Family candidate, meetings with major labor unions and civic groups are typical examples. However, there are criticisms against Candidate Yong and voices of opposition within the progressive bloc, raising concerns that it could cause confusion among the centrist voters who support a pragmatic approach. Moreover, the issue of dispatching troops to the Strait of Hormuz highlights the difficulty in finding a balance between national interests and progressive values. While President Lee is trying to reverse the downward trend in approval ratings through "rabbit-in-a-hut" unity, the future policy direction and coordination of opinions within the progressive camp are emerging as important tasks.
