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South Korea

Positive polling for new government

Almost nine out of 10 South Koreans gave a positive outlook for the new government under President Moon Jae-in, a survey showed on Friday. According to the Gallup Korea poll, 87 percent forecast that President Moon will do well in his management of state affairs during his five-year presidency. Seven percent showed a negative outlook, while 6 percent refrained from replying. It was based on a survey of 1,004 voters conducted from Tuesday to Thursday.