TREE NEWS update: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung apologized to the public on Friday and pledged to be more humble, after a new poll released before his remarks showed his approval rating falling to a record low of 37%. Speaking at an impromptu press conference, Lee said he was caught off guard by the sudden surge of public disappointment. He also ruled out sending troops to the Strait of Hormuz despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
South Korea’s Lee Apologizes as Approval Rating Hits 37% Low
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