Jung Won-o, the Democratic Party candidate for Seoul mayor, called on his opponent, Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party, to clarify when he first became aware of the omission of rebar in the construction of the GTX-A line at Samsung Station. Oh countered by asserting that he has never concealed reports from construction companies and demanded that Jung disclose details of his trip to Cancun, Mexico.
After announcing youth housing measures in front of Seoul City Hall, Jung told reporters that "important matters should be reported either individually or in person," adding, "I asked Oh when he first received the report and what actions he took afterward, but I have yet to receive a response."
He urged Oh to clarify the timeline and subsequent actions regarding the rebar omission, stating, "If what he said about confirming it yesterday is true, it cannot be a trivial matter."
In response to accusations from the People Power Party that he is spreading a so-called 'rebar myth,' Jung criticized the party for its 'safety complacency.' He stated, "Avoiding and hiding safety issues is a sign of safety complacency. The reasons for accidents later stem from this. Safety issues must be transparently disclosed."
Oh refuted Jung's claims, asserting that the Democratic Party is making unfounded allegations during the election campaign. After visiting the Youth Employment Academy in Yeongdeungpo, he told reporters, "It has been confirmed that the omission report from Hyundai Engineering & Construction was promptly communicated to the Korea Railroad Corporation by the Seoul City government."
He added, "As the election atmosphere shifts, they are politicizing the issue. This is a cowardly and unjust attempt," and emphasized that creating unfounded rumors is not something the ruling party should engage in.
Oh also raised concerns about Jung's trip to Cancun during his tenure as the head of Seongdong District. He explained on Channel A's YouTube broadcast that, "From the perspective of Seoul City, it is quite rare for overseas trips to last more than ten days." He further criticized, "If a three-day vacation was included in the middle of the trip, it is advisable to disclose the details to avoid misunderstandings as a public figure, as it is the duty of a public servant."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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