Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin emphasized on September 8 that there is no pre-selection of specific areas for the second phase of reconstruction districts, reiterating that the decision will be made through a fair and transparent process.
In a statement, Mayor Shin dismissed rumors circulating in some real estate communities and online forums regarding a 'pre-selection for the second phase of reconstruction districts,' stating, "This is completely untrue."
This response comes after reports suggested that Mayor Shin had indicated certain areas had already been pre-selected ahead of an official announcement scheduled for the end of September.
Mayor Shin clarified, "I have never made any statements suggesting that specific areas or sites were pre-selected before the official announcement of the second phase of reconstruction districts."
He further asserted, "The selection of reconstruction districts is not a project that is pursued by pre-determining specific complexes or areas. It must be conducted fairly and transparently according to relevant laws, public solicitation procedures, and established evaluation criteria."
He added, "Claims that specific sites were selected before the official selection process is inconsistent with Seongnam's administrative procedures. It is clearly wrong to spread information as if I made statements I did not make to the citizens."
Mayor Shin also pointed out that unfounded pre-selection rumors could foster distrust among citizens regarding the selection of districts and exacerbate regional conflicts. He stated, "Seongnam City will not be swayed by any external pressure or baseless claims and will proceed with the selection process according to established principles and procedures."
Currently, Mayor Shin is verifying the specific content and dissemination channels of the posts in question.
Additionally, he remarked, "I will not take lightly the act of posting unverified information as if it were true or distorting my statements. If necessary, I will consider pursuing civil and criminal liability under relevant laws for defamation and other related issues."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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