Chairman Jo Young-hoon of Seoul Jung-gu Council Gains Attention for Skilled Logical Responses

Chairman Jo Young-hoon draws attention with logical rebuttal amid issues raised regarding costs of the April 7, 2021, and October 27, 2011, Seoul mayoral by-elections

Jo Young-hoon, Chairman of the Jung-gu Council in Seoul, is delivering the opening address at the extraordinary session on the 10th.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] The issue of responsibility for the Seoul mayoral by-election held on April 7 and the Seoul mayoral by-election held on October 26, 2011, was raised at the closing ceremony of the temporary session of the Jung-gu Council in Seoul on the 10th, drawing attention.

Councilor Park Young-han, during a five-minute speech, claimed, "According to the Central Election Commission's announcement, a total of 93.2 billion KRW in election costs will be incurred due to this by-election, and especially about 57.1 billion KRW will be spent solely on the Seoul mayoral by-election." He also criticized the Democratic Party of Korea for overturning Article 92, Clause 2 of the party constitution and nominating a candidate after revising the party constitution to allow candidate nomination through a vote by all party members.

In response, Cho Young-hoon, Chairman of the Jung-gu Council (Chairman of the National Association of City, County, and District Council Chairpersons), said, "Let me say a few words as well. Party constitutions and regulations can be amended as needed. This applies not only to the Democratic Party of Korea but also to the People Power Party, the People’s Party, or any party as necessary," adding, "And you should not only think about the splinter under your own fingernail but also consider the splinter under others' fingernails."

Chairman Cho concluded his remarks by saying, "Ten years ago, Mayor Oh Se-hoon resigned his position over issues related to providing meals to children and free school meals. At that time, the by-election also cost this much money. I hope you take this into consideration as well."

This appears to be a sharp admonition from the four-term chairman, urging to examine one's own issues before raising others'.

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