Jung Won-o of the Democratic Party and Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party officially launched their campaigns for the Seoul mayoral election on May 21. Jung is focusing on his political hometown of Seongdong, while Oh is reaching out to 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, who also participated in the postal work.
After completing his initial campaign schedule, Jung shared on Facebook, "I wanted to deliver the future of Seoul to the citizens and our descendants through this local election while experiencing their lives. 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, which is considered his political hometown. Jung previously served three terms as the district chief there.
The launch event is expected to showcase the strength of the Democratic Party, with Jung and numerous officials from 25 autonomous districts and 48 regional committees in attendance.
Meanwhile, Oh began his campaign at midnight by visiting the Garak Agricultural and Fishery Wholesale Market in Songpa-gu, greeting merchants and assisting with 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 alongside those who are building a bright future for Seoul."
At 9:30 a.m., Oh delivered his campaign message in the alley near his elementary school in Gangbuk, where he grew up in a makeshift village.
Oh then plans to meet voters in the districts of Seodaemun, Yeongdeungpo, Guro, and Seongbuk before holding his official campaign launch at Cheonggye Plaza at 7 p.m.
Both candidates will conclude their first official campaign schedules in Gangnam. Jung will revisit the construction site of the GTX-A line at Samsung Station, where issues with missing rebar have arisen, at 2:50 p.m. He will then engage in a focused campaign and greet citizens during rush hour at Gangnam Square at 6 p.m.
Oh will also wrap up 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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