Despite President Yoon Suk Yeol's first press conference in almost two years last week, his popularity remained stagnant, as indicated by a recent poll conducted by Realmeter on Monday. The poll revealed that Yoon's job approval rating saw a marginal increase of 0.3 percentage points to reach 30.6 percent in the second week of May. This modest rise came in the aftermath of his lengthy 73-minute press conference, which failed to significantly sway public opinion, according to Realmeter. The event addressed various issues, including allegations of office interference and controversies surrounding his wife, while also outlining plans for medical reform and addressing the low birth rate. However, Yoon's approval rating has remained at around 30 percent for five consecutive weeks following his party's defeat in the April general election. Furthermore, President Yoon's strained relationship with the media has been cited as a contributing factor to his low popularity, with concerns raised about press freedom in South Korea. Additionally, the presidential office is embroiled in a legal battle with several broadcasters over their coverage of Yoon's affairs. Despite these challenges, Yoon's office is taking steps to address key issues, such as his recent call for the creation of a new senior secretary post dedicated to tackling the low birth rate, aligning with his commitment to address the population crisis by establishing a new ministry for the issue.