Na Kyung-won: "Talks of Unification Are Political Engineering... Actively Considering Intervention in Inter-floor Noise Disputes"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Na Kyung-won, former People Power Party lawmaker who declared her candidacy for Seoul mayor, stated that "constantly talking about unification is political engineering" and emphasized the need to prioritize internal competition. Regarding the recently raised issue of 'inter-floor noise disputes,' she added that she would consider actively intervening if she becomes mayor.

On the 14th, Na appeared on KBS Radio's 'Kim Kyung-rae's Strongest Current Affairs' and said, "Constantly talking about unification is too much political engineering."

She said, "We need to compete hard now" and added, "Unification is something the public evaluates at the end, not something we decide now by meeting and telling each other to do this or that."

Regarding Oh Se-hoon, former Seoul mayor who conditionally ran on the premise of Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, joining the party, she said, "I understand his sincerity to some extent, but there are some regrets," and added, "It seems things got a bit reversed."

She also stated that if elected mayor, she would consider increasing the city's involvement in the recently highlighted inter-floor noise issue. Na said, "So far, the city or authorities have been somewhat passive in intervening in inter-floor noise problems," and added, "We will not only raise standards for preventive measures against inter-floor noise when building apartments or multi-family housing, but also provide support when parents raising children buy thick mats."

She continued, "We may also consider more active intervention in certain (inter-floor noise) disputes."

Regarding opposition Seoul mayoral candidates' calls to dismantle the Traffic Broadcasting System, she said, "The independence of broadcasting and such must be strongly guaranteed" and added, "Traffic Broadcasting has a founding purpose, and I will ensure it operates well according to that purpose."

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