Jung Won-oh, the Democratic Party's candidate for Seoul mayor, greets supporters during a rally in front of Lotte Department Store in Nowon-gu, Seoul, on May 22, 2026. [Photo=Yonhap News]
Jung Won-oh, the Democratic Party's candidate for Seoul mayor, intensified his criticism of Oh Se-hoon, the candidate from the People Power Party, on safety issues during his campaign on May 22. He highlighted the recent construction flaws at Samsung Station on the GTX-A line as a key concern.
Jung began his day by attending a memorial event for the 10th anniversary of the Guui Station industrial accident in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.
He referenced the recently passed Life Safety Basic Act in the National Assembly, stating, "We will establish a Seoul City Life Safety Committee to protect citizens' fundamental right to safety." He also questioned Oh's absence from the memorial, asking, "I wonder why you did not participate in such an important agreement."
Continuing his attack on Oh, Jung raised concerns about the ongoing issues during Oh's tenure as mayor, saying, "Don’t you wonder why there have been major safety incidents and fatalities during Oh Se-hoon's administration? This is not a coincidence; it is a structural problem created by a lack of safety awareness."
In response to Oh's proposal for a public debate, Jung remarked, "It seems that Oh tries to deflect responsibility for his mistakes by politicizing them. He should visit the Samsung Station site to see the issues firsthand and devise solutions."
Throughout the day, Jung campaigned in northern districts like Jungnang and Nowon, emphasizing his real estate policies and local pledges. He stated, "If there have been housing difficulties during your five years as mayor, you should apologize instead of blaming your predecessor. You are unqualified; we need change."
He also criticized the decline in Seoul's gross regional domestic product (GRDP), asserting, "Shouldn’t we replace a mayor who cannot stimulate economic vitality?" He promised that if elected, he would transform Seoul into a vibrant economic city like Seongdong-gu.
Jung pledged to issue 100 billion won in local currency, the Jungnang Love Gift Certificate, expedite the construction of the Myeonmok Line, and ensure timely completion of the GTX-B line. In Nowon-gu, he promised to support the timely opening of the Dongbuk Line and the bio-industry belt at Changdong Station.
Regarding reconstruction and redevelopment, he stated, "We will assist associations in making swift decisions and streamline administrative procedures to ensure that reconstruction and redevelopment proceed quickly and safely."
Jung began his day by attending a memorial event for the 10th anniversary of the Guui Station industrial accident in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.
He referenced the recently passed Life Safety Basic Act in the National Assembly, stating, "We will establish a Seoul City Life Safety Committee to protect citizens' fundamental right to safety." He also questioned Oh's absence from the memorial, asking, "I wonder why you did not participate in such an important agreement."
Continuing his attack on Oh, Jung raised concerns about the ongoing issues during Oh's tenure as mayor, saying, "Don’t you wonder why there have been major safety incidents and fatalities during Oh Se-hoon's administration? This is not a coincidence; it is a structural problem created by a lack of safety awareness."
In response to Oh's proposal for a public debate, Jung remarked, "It seems that Oh tries to deflect responsibility for his mistakes by politicizing them. He should visit the Samsung Station site to see the issues firsthand and devise solutions."
Throughout the day, Jung campaigned in northern districts like Jungnang and Nowon, emphasizing his real estate policies and local pledges. He stated, "If there have been housing difficulties during your five years as mayor, you should apologize instead of blaming your predecessor. You are unqualified; we need change."
He also criticized the decline in Seoul's gross regional domestic product (GRDP), asserting, "Shouldn’t we replace a mayor who cannot stimulate economic vitality?" He promised that if elected, he would transform Seoul into a vibrant economic city like Seongdong-gu.
Jung pledged to issue 100 billion won in local currency, the Jungnang Love Gift Certificate, expedite the construction of the Myeonmok Line, and ensure timely completion of the GTX-B line. In Nowon-gu, he promised to support the timely opening of the Dongbuk Line and the bio-industry belt at Changdong Station.
Regarding reconstruction and redevelopment, he stated, "We will assist associations in making swift decisions and streamline administrative procedures to ensure that reconstruction and redevelopment proceed quickly and safely."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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