Jung Won-o, the Democratic Party candidate for Seoul Mayor, and Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate, officially launched their campaigns on May 21. Jung is set to meet voters in Seongdong, his political hometown, while Oh will connect with citizens in Gangbuk, where his elementary school is located.
On the first day of the campaign, Jung visited the Dong Seoul Postal Center in Gwangjin-gu at midnight to encourage workers and personally moved packages in the sorting area. He was accompanied by Jung Cheong-rae, the Democratic Party leader, as they participated in postal duties together.
After completing his initial campaign schedule, Jung shared on Facebook, "I wanted to deliver the future of Seoul to its citizens and our descendants through this local election while experiencing their livelihoods. I will do my best to ensure that Seoul stands on a safe foundation."
Later that morning at 10:30 a.m., Jung held an official campaign launch at Wangsimni Station in Seongdong-gu, where he directly engaged with citizens. Seongdong is known as Jung's political hometown, where he previously served three terms as district chief.
The launch event is expected to showcase a strong presence, with Jung and numerous Democratic Party officials from 25 districts and 48 regional committees in attendance.
Meanwhile, Oh began his campaign at midnight by greeting merchants at the Garak Agricultural and Fishery Wholesale Market in Songpa-gu, where he participated in loading cabbages onto trucks.
He stated, "Thanks to the self-employed individuals who quietly work in difficult circumstances, the economy of Seoul continues to thrive. I will work hard to open a bright future for Seoul alongside those who are building its economy."
At 9:30 a.m., Oh delivered his campaign message in the alleys of Gangbuk, near his elementary school, where he grew up in a makeshift village in Samyang-dong.
Oh plans to visit voters in the districts of Seodaemun, Yeongdeungpo, Guro, and Seongbuk before concluding his day with an official campaign launch at Cheonggye Plaza at 6 p.m.
Both candidates will wrap up their first official campaign schedules in Gangnam. Jung will revisit the construction site of the GTX-A Samsung Station at 2:50 p.m., where issues with missing rebar have arisen. He will then engage with commuters at Gangnam Square at 6 p.m.
Oh will also conclude his day in Gangnam, greeting citizens near Gangnam Station at 8 p.m. to solicit their support.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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