Oh: "I Will Protect Seoul from Becoming Prey to Left-Wing Government-Affiliated Organizations"

Oh Sehoon Registers as Preliminary Candidate for Seoul Mayor on the 27th

Oh Sehoon, who was elected as the People Power Party’s candidate for Seoul mayor, stated on April 27, "I will ensure that Seoul, which has been set right over the past five years, does not once again become prey to left-wing civic organizations disguised as NGOs," adding, "I will make the government, which has begun to run amok, feel a chill as it watches Seoul citizens make their choice."

Meeting with reporters near Bosingak in Jongno-gu, Seoul, that afternoon, Oh said, "It is becoming apparent that individuals associated with left-wing civic organizations during the tenure of former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon are now gathering at the campaign of Jung Wonoh, the Democratic Party candidate for Seoul mayor," and made these remarks.

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On the same day, Oh registered as a preliminary candidate for Seoul mayor. When an incumbent mayor registers as a preliminary candidate, their official mayoral duties are suspended. Oh commented, "In the ten years before I returned to Seoul City Hall, a total of 1.0222 trillion won in tax money flowed into left-wing civic organizations," and continued, "Under the guise of outsourcing and subsidies, pipelines were set up to these organizations, and their members were hired as city executives. I corrected all of that."

He went on to say that civic groups are joining Jung’s campaign, noting, "It has only been two to three years since various evaluation and ranking indicators for Seoul began trending upward as a result of five years of effort," and emphasized, "We must prevent any regression that would see us relive the lost decade and see those indicators decline once more."

Regarding his decision to enter the race by registering as a preliminary candidate before the official campaign period, Oh said, "Compared to my rival, Jung, my poll numbers are somewhat lower, so I am determined to work even harder," adding, "Please see this as a reflection of my resolve to win the election, protect Seoul, and prevent the administration’s unchecked dominance."

As for his future campaign strategy, Oh stated, "Elections are fought with sincerity, not strategy," and continued, "By earnestly immersing myself in the everyday lives of ordinary citizens, communicating widely, and listening to candid advice, all of these activities will naturally become part of the campaign."

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