Jeong Wonoh: “Judging Oh Sehoon's Administration, Proving the Lee Jaemyung Government's Competence with a Victory for Seoul”

First Press Conference After Being Confirmed as the Democratic Party's Seoul Mayoral Candidate

"Oh Sehoon's Administrative Philosophy and Direction Are the Biggest Problems"

"Will Firmly Respond to Negative Campaigning in the Main Election"

Jeong Wono, the Seoul mayoral candidate, expressed his resolve on April 10, stating, "I will judge Oh Sehoon's ten years of incompetence and support the competence of the Lee Jaemyung administration, turning it into a victory for Seoul."

Jeong Wono, former mayor of Seongdong District in Seoul, confirmed as the Democratic Party of Korea's candidate for Seoul mayor, is holding a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the 10th. Photo by Yonhap News

After being selected as the final Democratic Party of Korea candidate for the Seoul mayoral race in the June 3 local elections, Jeong held his first press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office, saying, "I will prepare for Seoul's future together with those who have real ability and experience, beyond factionalism and ideology."

On this day, Jeong announced five key pledges: realizing a 30-minute commute city, speeding up redevelopment and reconstruction maintenance projects, improving disaster, flooding, and sinkhole response systems, supporting the elderly in their later years, and expanding cultural infrastructure such as the K-Arena.

He pointed out, "Due to the incompetence, irresponsibility, and insensitivity of Oh Sehoon's administration, the fundamentals of life have been shaken, opportunities have narrowed, and expectations for the future have diminished." He added, "The biggest issue is that the true owners of Seoul's administration should be its citizens, but the philosophy and direction of the city government are determined as if the Seoul mayor is the owner."

Jeong stated, "My vision is for a Seoul where the citizens are the true owners and the city government works for what the people want." He promised, "Jeong Wono will deliver tangible changes that citizens can feel and take responsibility until the end."

He also said, "I will bring together the power of the Democratic Party and create a 'melting pot' election campaign committee that can include voices from the field and a wide range of expertise."

Regarding the 'melting pot campaign committee,' he explained, "We will include not only lawmakers and candidates representing districts in Seoul but also those who represent the important centrist voters in the election." He emphasized, "We will organize the committee with an eye toward expanding our appeal to win the general election." He added, "We will also reorganize our pledges to include the campaign promises made by Assemblywoman Jeon Hyunhee and others."

He continued, "I will carry out an inclusive campaign that unites the strength within the party and embraces the broader wishes of citizens who desire change in Seoul." He added, "By closely collaborating with Democratic Party candidates in all 25 autonomous districts of Seoul, we will respond more quickly to tasks for overcoming crises and addressing issues affecting people's livelihoods on the ground."

Regarding being confirmed as the candidate without a runoff, Jeong said, "Party members united so that the Democratic Party could campaign as one team. I believe they gave me the opportunity to stand against Mayor Oh."

Jeong also stated, "I believe an election is not a battle against the opposing candidate, but against the inconveniences faced by citizens." He said, "During the primary, I mainly spoke about citizens' inconveniences, but if unreasonable negative attacks emerge in the main election, I will respond firmly."

In the Democratic Party's Seoul mayoral primary held from the 7th to the 9th, Jeong defeated candidates Park Jumin and Jeon Hyunhee, securing more than half of the votes and being elected as the final candidate. Jeong is scheduled to meet with Party Leader Jeong Cheongrae at the National Assembly later in the afternoon. Jeong stated, "I requested this meeting to discuss the party's cooperation needed when forming the campaign committee."

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