Jo Eung-cheon Calls for Yang Hyang-ja to Clarify Stance on GTX Suspension

Jo Eung-cheon, the Gyeonggi governor candidate from the Reform Party, urged Yang Hyang-ja, the People Power Party candidate, to clarify her position regarding the suspension of the GTX-A construction at Samsung Station, which was recently mentioned by Jung Won-o, the Democratic Party's candidate for Seoul mayor.

During an emergency press conference at the National Assembly on May 22, Jo asked, "Do you agree with Jung's statement about halting the GTX-A construction at Samsung Station?"

He emphasized that the GTX Samsung Station is crucial as it connects the GTX-A and C lines, affecting over 6 million residents in nearby areas. He stated, "Both lines link northern and southern Gyeonggi Province, which is vital for all Gyeonggi residents. Jung's unilateral decision to halt the construction is a reckless statement that would cut off access for Gyeonggi residents."

Jo criticized the previous Moon Jae-in administration's promise of 'transportation first, housing later,' questioning the fate of Gyeonggi residents who had invested in new towns based on that assurance. "What happens to their dreams?" he asked.

He further described Jung's remarks as an imperial mindset, suggesting that the mayor of Seoul can do anything, and accused him of betraying the promises made by their former president. Jo also suggested that Jung's comments might be an attempt to divert attention from his political troubles stemming from a past assault incident.

Addressing Yang, Jo noted, "In a recent media interview, you stated that the omission of rebar is 'unacceptable,' yet you have remained silent on Jung's suspension of the GTX construction. Are you really a candidate for Gyeonggi governor? Are you part of the opposition? Or are you perhaps on the same team as Jung?"

He questioned the rationality of overturning the entire project based on some errors, asking, "What is the reason for your silence in the face of such ignorance and excess? Do you know nothing about issues outside of semiconductors and have no position on them?"

Jo concluded by stating, "If you continue to remain silent, it would be an admission that you are not the People Power Party candidate, but rather assisting Jung and effectively acting as the Democratic Party's campaign chair, which is why people refer to you as 'Jang Dong-hyuk's avatar.'"