Kangseok Seo Opens Songpa District Mayor Campaign Office: "1,500 Residents Attend"

Hyunjin Bae, Junghoon Park, and Geunsik Kim Rally in Support

The campaign headquarters inauguration ceremony and the opening of the election office for Kangseok Seo, People Power Party candidate for Songpa District Mayor, were held at 2 p.m. on the 9th at the candidate’s election office in Songpa-dong, Songpa District, Seoul. According to Seo’s campaign, more than 1,500 residents of Songpa District attended the event.

Attendees at the opening ceremony of the election campaign office are cheering for candidate Seogangseok's victory. From left to right: Assemblyman Park Junghoon, Chairwoman Bae Hyunjin, Seoul City Council candidate Lee Seongbae, former Songpa District Mayor Kim Youngsoon, Songpa District Council candidate Son Byeonghwa, Songpa District Mayor candidate Seogangseok, Chairman Kim Geunsik, and Songpa District Council candidate Jeon Jeong. Provided by the Seogangseok election camp.

The event was attended by Hyunjin Bae, Chair of the Seoul Metropolitan Chapter of the People Power Party, Congressman Junghoon Park of Songpa-gap, and Geunsik Kim, Party Chair of Songpa-byeong, as well as Seoul City Council members and Songpa District Council members belonging to the People Power Party, all of whom gathered to support Seo’s candidacy in the June 3 local elections.

In his welcome speech, Seo said, "I stand here with a heavy heart, as there are many residents who, despite their affection for the People Power Party, continue to admonish us." He added, "I am filled with a burning passion and determination to win." He also stated, "Out of all 25 district mayors in Seoul, I was the very first to step down from my post and return to the field."

Seo took a critical stance on the real estate policies of the Lee Jaemyung administration, including the land transaction permit system, increased holding taxes, and the push to abolish long-term ownership special deductions. He said, "Supplying homes isn’t just about building new apartments; putting existing homes on the market is also supply," emphasizing the need to revitalize reconstruction and guarantee the freedom of housing transactions.

In a congratulatory video, Seoul mayoral candidate Sehoon Oh said, "During Kangseok Seo’s tenure as district mayor, Songpa District underwent many changes. Over the next four years, the Jamsil Sports MICE Complex will transform dramatically, promising even greater development for Songpa District."

Chair Hyunjin Bae, in her congratulatory address, presented the People Power Party’s platform as focused on supply-driven apartment reconstruction, regional redevelopment, and alleviating tax burdens.

Congressman Park said, "We have resolved the conflicts that accumulated during the nomination process and have come together with a unified heart to elect Kangseok Seo as district mayor." Chair Geunsik Kim appealed, "The residents of Songpa District recognized Kangseok Seo’s achievements and supported him again in the nomination contest. Please join forces to ensure Seo’s victory."

Residents attending the opening ceremony of Gangseok Seo’s People Power Party Songpa-gu Mayor Campaign Office held on the 9th. Provided by Gangseok Seo’s campaign office.

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