Jung Won-oh, the Democratic Party candidate for Seoul mayor, encouraged voters on June 2 during his final campaign rally, stating, "Please elect a mayor who not only talks but also takes action and keeps promises." He specifically targeted Oh Se-hoon, the candidate from the People Power Party, questioning, "Does a candidate who neglects safety deserve to be mayor?"
At the rally held in Seoul's Cheonggye Plaza, Jung urged citizens to participate in the upcoming vote on June 3, saying, "By voting, you can choose a Seoul that will succeed alongside President Lee Jae-myung. We can create a Seoul where the dreams of young people are revived, a city that becomes a bucket list destination for people around the world."
He emphasized the need for a mayor who delivers results and keeps commitments, urging attendees to ensure their friends and family vote, saying, "Think of it as if we are just three votes short and make sure to get everyone to vote."
Jung also criticized Oh for the recent allegations regarding missing rebar in the GTX-A line, highlighting Oh's negligence regarding safety and his failure to fulfill housing and economic promises.
"Protecting life and safety is the most precious and fundamental duty. A candidate who neglects safety does not deserve to be mayor," Jung stated. He added, "Just as I made Seongdong safe, I will ensure that Seoul becomes the safest city. Choose someone who will create a safe Seoul."
He pointed out that if Oh had kept his promise to supply 80,000 housing units annually, the housing crisis would have been resolved. "A candidate who does not keep promises must be replaced," Jung asserted.
Jung noted that Seoul's economic growth rate ranks 11th among the 17 cities and provinces in the country, stating, "The economy in Seoul is dying in every alley. I transformed Seongdong, once an old industrial area, into a global attraction, creating jobs and revitalizing the economy."
He argued that the next mayor of Seoul should be from the ruling party to work alongside President Lee for the city's development.
Jung concluded by questioning, "Can we just sit back and watch Oh hurl insults at President Lee during the Cabinet meeting? Oh is someone who should learn from President Lee, not someone who will hold him back."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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