Oh Se-hoon, the Mayor of Seoul, emphasized the need for conservative unity to create a synergistic effect among conservative assets.
After attending the 'Metropolitan Housing Innovation Forum' seminar at the National Assembly, he told reporters, "If there is a role I can play in terms of conservative unity, I will do my best, even if it is a small effort."
He praised lawmakers Lee Jun-seok (Reform Party) and Hong Dong-hun (Independent), stating, "Lee has compelling policies and political positions appealing to moderates, the metropolitan area, and youth, while Hong has been fighting well lately. Together, our strength could multiply significantly," referring to them as 'assets of conservatism.'
Oh believes that these individuals should come together to foster positive interactions, which is essential for achieving conservative unity.
Regarding the recent police summons of Kim Jae-seop, a member of the People Power Party, related to allegations against former Democratic Party mayoral candidate Jeong Won-oh during the June 3 local elections, Oh expressed, "I feel very unfortunate and cannot help but think this is an incomprehensible suppression of the opposition party."
He added, "There should be no difference in how opposition and ruling party members are treated when summoned by the police. If the police continue to conduct investigations in such a visibly discriminatory manner, they will face public condemnation just like the 'political prosecution.'" He emphasized that Kim's concerns were about the qualifications and backgrounds of candidates that must be verified during the election period.
Oh also announced that discussions have begun for a meeting with Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Hong Ji-sun. He expressed hope that the meeting would take place soon, stating, "There have been ongoing discussions with former Minister Kim Yun-deok, and we will be entering a process to negotiate based on those discussions and progress."
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Housing Innovation Forum was established by lawmakers from the People Power Party and the Reform Party, focusing on providing comprehensive alternatives for real estate policies in the metropolitan area, considering supply, taxation, finance, and transportation. The forum aims to announce concrete results within 100 days of its launch on September 30.
After attending the 'Metropolitan Housing Innovation Forum' seminar at the National Assembly, he told reporters, "If there is a role I can play in terms of conservative unity, I will do my best, even if it is a small effort."
He praised lawmakers Lee Jun-seok (Reform Party) and Hong Dong-hun (Independent), stating, "Lee has compelling policies and political positions appealing to moderates, the metropolitan area, and youth, while Hong has been fighting well lately. Together, our strength could multiply significantly," referring to them as 'assets of conservatism.'
Oh believes that these individuals should come together to foster positive interactions, which is essential for achieving conservative unity.
Regarding the recent police summons of Kim Jae-seop, a member of the People Power Party, related to allegations against former Democratic Party mayoral candidate Jeong Won-oh during the June 3 local elections, Oh expressed, "I feel very unfortunate and cannot help but think this is an incomprehensible suppression of the opposition party."
He added, "There should be no difference in how opposition and ruling party members are treated when summoned by the police. If the police continue to conduct investigations in such a visibly discriminatory manner, they will face public condemnation just like the 'political prosecution.'" He emphasized that Kim's concerns were about the qualifications and backgrounds of candidates that must be verified during the election period.
Oh also announced that discussions have begun for a meeting with Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Hong Ji-sun. He expressed hope that the meeting would take place soon, stating, "There have been ongoing discussions with former Minister Kim Yun-deok, and we will be entering a process to negotiate based on those discussions and progress."
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Housing Innovation Forum was established by lawmakers from the People Power Party and the Reform Party, focusing on providing comprehensive alternatives for real estate policies in the metropolitan area, considering supply, taxation, finance, and transportation. The forum aims to announce concrete results within 100 days of its launch on September 30.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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