Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor, announces his campaign message in Gangbuk-gu on the first day of official campaigning, accompanied by former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min. [Photo=Yonhap News]
Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor, emphasized on May 21 that "this election should serve as a warning to the Blue House, urging a shift in the government's livelihood policies and preventing a misguided path toward dictatorship."
Speaking in Samyang-dong, where he spent his childhood, Oh remarked, "It seems that President Lee Jae-myung has become complacent less than a year into his term, and the cries of ordinary citizens are not reaching him."
Samyang-dong is where Oh lived during his elementary school years. He reflected, "The time I spent in Samyang-dong during my formative years was the most challenging period of my life. I have not forgotten those feelings. The change to resolve housing issues in Seoul must start here in Gangbuk-gu, which is why I am delivering my first message to the citizens here as I launch my official campaign."
He highlighted progress in 35 redevelopment and reconstruction projects in Gangbuk-gu, which he initiated after returning as mayor five years ago, including the lifting of height restrictions near Bukhansan and the recognition of current floor area ratios. He stated, "Those without homes are struggling due to the disappearance of jeonse (long-term rental) and skyrocketing monthly rents, while homeowners are burdened with concerns over capital gains tax and property tax. I believe this election is a judgment on the government's failures in real estate policy."
Oh appealed for support, saying, "I ask the wise citizens of Seoul to help me protect this city. Safeguarding Seoul is the quickest way to restore our nation and resolve your housing and livelihood challenges."
Former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min, who joined Oh on the campaign trail, stated, "After this election, the government and ruling party will push for the cancellation of prosecutions and increase real estate taxes. I believe a candidate who prioritizes housing welfare for Seoul citizens should become the mayor. I share this vision with Oh and will actively support him."
Earlier that day, Oh began his official campaign at midnight at the Garak Agricultural and Fishery Wholesale Market in Songpa-gu. After participating in cabbage and radish auctions and loading agricultural products onto trucks, he said, "I will create a Seoul where those who work hard are respected, and I will work alongside those who contribute to the economy to open a bright future for Seoul."
Following his activities in Gangbuk-gu, Oh plans to visit Seodaemun-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Guro-gu, Seongbuk-gu, Jongno-gu, and Gangnam-gu, aiming to cover the entire city in a whirlwind tour on the first day of his campaign. The campaign kickoff event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Cheonggye Plaza in Jongno-gu.
Speaking in Samyang-dong, where he spent his childhood, Oh remarked, "It seems that President Lee Jae-myung has become complacent less than a year into his term, and the cries of ordinary citizens are not reaching him."
Samyang-dong is where Oh lived during his elementary school years. He reflected, "The time I spent in Samyang-dong during my formative years was the most challenging period of my life. I have not forgotten those feelings. The change to resolve housing issues in Seoul must start here in Gangbuk-gu, which is why I am delivering my first message to the citizens here as I launch my official campaign."
He highlighted progress in 35 redevelopment and reconstruction projects in Gangbuk-gu, which he initiated after returning as mayor five years ago, including the lifting of height restrictions near Bukhansan and the recognition of current floor area ratios. He stated, "Those without homes are struggling due to the disappearance of jeonse (long-term rental) and skyrocketing monthly rents, while homeowners are burdened with concerns over capital gains tax and property tax. I believe this election is a judgment on the government's failures in real estate policy."
Oh appealed for support, saying, "I ask the wise citizens of Seoul to help me protect this city. Safeguarding Seoul is the quickest way to restore our nation and resolve your housing and livelihood challenges."
Former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min, who joined Oh on the campaign trail, stated, "After this election, the government and ruling party will push for the cancellation of prosecutions and increase real estate taxes. I believe a candidate who prioritizes housing welfare for Seoul citizens should become the mayor. I share this vision with Oh and will actively support him."
Earlier that day, Oh began his official campaign at midnight at the Garak Agricultural and Fishery Wholesale Market in Songpa-gu. After participating in cabbage and radish auctions and loading agricultural products onto trucks, he said, "I will create a Seoul where those who work hard are respected, and I will work alongside those who contribute to the economy to open a bright future for Seoul."
Following his activities in Gangbuk-gu, Oh plans to visit Seodaemun-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Guro-gu, Seongbuk-gu, Jongno-gu, and Gangnam-gu, aiming to cover the entire city in a whirlwind tour on the first day of his campaign. The campaign kickoff event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Cheonggye Plaza in Jongno-gu.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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