Jung Won-oh, the Democratic Party's candidate for Seoul mayor, encouraged voters on June 2 during his final campaign rally, saying, "Please choose a mayor who not only talks but also takes action and keeps promises." He specifically targeted O Se-hoon, the candidate from the People Power Party, amid recent allegations regarding missing rebar in the GTX-A construction project, questioning, "Does a candidate who neglects safety deserve to be mayor?"
At the rally held at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul, Jung appealed to voters, stating, "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 and become a bucket list destination for people worldwide." He urged participation in the upcoming vote on June 3.
He emphasized, "Please elect a mayor who acts rather than just speaks, one who proves their worth through results and keeps their promises," and added, "Think of it as if we are just three votes short and make sure to encourage your friends to vote."
Jung also criticized O Se-hoon for his alleged negligence regarding safety and his failure to fulfill housing and economic promises. He stated, "Protecting life and safety is the most precious and fundamental duty. A candidate who neglects safety does not deserve to be mayor," and asserted, "Just as I made Seongdong safe, I will ensure that Seoul becomes the safest city. Please choose someone who will create a safe Seoul."
He pointed out that if O 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," he said.
Jung highlighted 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 Seongsu, once an old industrial area, into a global hotspot and created jobs to revitalize the economy of Seongdong."
Furthermore, Jung argued that the next mayor of Seoul should be from the ruling party to work alongside President Lee for the city's development.
He concluded by questioning, "Can we just sit back and watch O Se-hoon hurl insults at President Lee during cabinet meetings? O 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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