Jung Won-oh, the Democratic Party's candidate for Seoul mayor, focused on voter outreach on the first day of early voting, stating, "This election is about choosing who will take responsibility for citizens' lives. Change the standards of Seoul through early voting." He highlighted recent safety concerns, including allegations of missing rebar in the GTX-A project and the collapse of the Seosomun overpass, pledging to create a safer Seoul for its residents.
During a meeting of his central campaign committee, Jung said, "This election is about choosing who will take responsibility for citizens' lives. What Seoul needs now is not political slogans but action." He encouraged voters to change the standards of Seoul through early voting, which runs for two days.
He criticized Oh Se-hoon, the candidate from the People Power Party, stating, "To create tangible change that citizens can feel, we must work hand in hand with the central government. However, Oh seeks to drag Seoul into political strife instead of addressing discomfort and insecurity." Jung urged voters to make a wise decision on whether to allow incompetence and irresponsibility to continue or to start a new Seoul that transforms citizens' daily lives.
Jung reiterated his commitment to prioritizing citizen safety, referencing the recent safety incidents. He stated, "Life and safety are values that cannot be compromised. I will make citizen safety the top priority of my administration, shifting to proactive governance that predicts and prevents risks before accidents occur." He proposed establishing a Life Safety Committee under the mayor's office to oversee safety inspections across Seoul.
He concluded, "The mayor is responsible for the lives of citizens. During Oh's decade in office, what citizens have experienced are repeated accidents, housing insecurity, and neglected livelihoods. Change the standards of safety, housing, and livelihood recovery in Seoul through early voting. Choose Jung Won-oh, a capable mayor for Seoul."
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