Oh Sehoon: "Send a Warning to the Runaway of Excessive Power"

Mayoral Candidate Registration and Public Appeal on May 14

Criticizing Democratic Party's Real Estate Policy and Indictment Dismissal

Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party’s candidate for Seoul mayor, stated on May 14, "Please join forces to end the real estate hell and send a decisive warning to the runaway of excessive power. I will join hands with everyone who seeks to protect the lives of citizens, regardless of political camps or interests. I will move toward a greater path of unity."

Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party's candidate for Seoul mayor, is holding a press conference appealing to the public ahead of the June 3 local elections in front of Seoul City Hall on May 14, 2026. Photo by Dongju Yoon

After completing his official candidate registration at the Seoul Metropolitan Election Commission on the morning of May 14, Oh held a public appeal press conference, saying, "This Seoul mayoral election will be a turning point to set the direction of the Republic of Korea right. I ask all citizens to determine, through your valuable votes, what the right path for Seoul should be."

During the press conference, Oh addressed key issues such as real estate policy and the special prosecutor’s investigation into the dismissal of indictments. He emphasized, "Only by teaching the ruling power the gravity of public sentiment through voting can the Lee Jae-myung administration correct its misguided policies, stop its runaway behavior, and become more humble." Directing criticism at his rival, Jeong Won-o, the Democratic Party candidate, he said, "We cannot entrust Seoul to an immoral novice driver. A puppet mayor cannot resolve the pain of the citizens."

In particular, Oh highlighted the theme of "a greater path to unity" during the press conference. Afterward, he is set to meet with Yoo Seung-min, a People Power Party politician known for his appeal to moderate voters. With recent polls showing a narrowing gap, this move appears to be aimed at uniting moderate and conservative blocs. There is also growing attention on the possibility of a conservative coalition with parties like the Reform Party in the future.

This approach contrasts with the political stance of the People Power Party leadership, represented by Jang Dong-hyuk. The judgment is that it will be difficult to win the June 3 local elections with politics catering solely to hardline conservatives. Speaking to reporters, Oh commented on his planned meeting with Yoo, stating, "It's been a while since we first got in touch, and we have had many conversations and communication. For the time being, I will join hands and make efforts with all factions except the Democratic Party."

Meanwhile, when asked about Kim Jeong-cheol, the Reform Party’s Seoul mayoral candidate, Oh replied, "If I mention everything at once, wouldn’t it become less interesting?" and added, "I will try to unite with as many people as possible."

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