Park Young-sun "Run, Sunny" vs Oh Se-hoon "Let's Transform the Northwest Area"

Park Young-sun's First Schedule in Guro
"Political Hometown... I Will Repay with Victory"
Husband Also Wears Name Tag and Greets Together

Oh Se-hoon's First Start in Eunpyeong-gu
"Northwest Area Was My Biggest Concern"
Responds to Citizens' Support with "Please Trust Me"

[Asia Economy Reporters Jeon Jinyoung and Park Juni] "Run, Sunny~."

A song adapted from the cartoon theme 'Run, Hani' echoed near Sindorim Station in Seoul's subway on the morning of the 25th. Park Young-sun, the Seoul mayoral candidate from the Democratic Party of Korea, dressed in the party's symbolic blue color from her suit jacket to scarf and shoes, began her official campaign day with a morning greeting. She chose Guro, her former constituency, as the starting point of her first schedule. Meeting with reporters, she said, "Guro is my political hometown," adding, "You elected me in the difficult 2008 election," and vowed, "I will repay the citizens' wish for a just Seoul with a sure victory."

On the first day of the April 7 by-election campaign, Park Young-sun, the Democratic Party of Korea's candidate for Seoul mayor, is greeting commuters at Sindorim Station in Guro-gu, Seoul, on the 25th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

"Hello, this is Park Young-sun." "Have a good day." From 8 a.m., when the morning greetings began, she handed out about 1,000 business cards from three boxes over 45 minutes. Most citizens hurried by, but some were surprised to see Candidate Park in person. Some turned back shouting "Fighting!" or said, "I came on purpose" and asked for photos. There were also voices shouting "Democratic Party of Scammers!"

On this day, Park's husband accompanied her on the campaign. He made a name tag reading ‘Park Young-sun Candidate’s Husband’ and wore it on his chest while joining the morning greetings. Candidate Park mostly said "This is Park Young-sun" rather than "Democratic Party." On the campaign workers' jumpers, the words ‘Democratic Party of Korea’ were written small on one side, while the phrase ‘This is Park Young-sun’ was prominently displayed.

Meanwhile, on the same morning in Jung-gu, Seoul, a city council member participating as a Democratic Party campaign worker found a citizen collapsed during morning greetings and, together with party members, performed CPR to save the person's life.

On the first day of the April 7 by-election campaign, on the 25th, Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor, is greeting commuters at the Yeonsinnae Station intersection in Seoul. Photo by the National Assembly Press Photographers Group

The first schedule chosen by Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor, was to win the hearts of the northwest area. He started his morning campaign exchanging fist bumps with citizens gathered in front of Eungam Station in Eunpyeong-gu. He climbed onto the campaign vehicle and said, "There have been many changes in Seoul, but I was most concerned about the northwest area, which has been left behind in those changes," emphasizing, "If I become mayor, I will work hard to develop the northwest area first."

About 20 middle-aged and older citizens gathered around Oh's vehicle, listening attentively to his speech. One citizen said, "I came early in the morning to see Oh Se-hoon." They encouraged him with phrases like "Let's change, let's reform" and "We hope you become a foothold to overthrow the Moon administration," to which Oh responded, "Please trust me."

Oh then moved past Bulgwangcheon Stream to the area near Yeonsinnae Station, waving his arms to commuters. He also visited traditional markets, stopping by butcher shops, tofu shops, and bakeries. Pointing to the Jeil Market area, Oh said, "It was fine 10 years ago, but now it has reached a level where it can no longer be neglected," promising, "We need to start discussions for development quickly."

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