Candidate Kwontae Lee Urges Yongho Cho to Clarify Position on Cancellation of Dongtan 2 Logistics Center

Kwontae Lee, Osan Mayoral Candidate

A Critical Issue Directly Impacting the Quality of Life for Osan Citizens

"Avoiding an Answer Is an Act of Deceiving Voters"

Kwontae Lee, the People Power Party candidate for Osan Mayor, has intensified his criticism toward Yongho Cho, the Democratic Party candidate for Osan Mayor, urging him to make a clear statement regarding the construction of the logistics center in Dongtan 2 District, Hwaseong.

Kwonjae Lee, Candidate for Osan Mayor. Provided by Candidate Kwonjae Lee

Previously, Candidate Lee had proposed to the mayoral candidates of Osan and Hwaseong that, if they shared the intention to cancel the construction of the Dongtan 2 Logistics Center, they should adopt this as a joint campaign pledge. However, as Candidate Yongho Cho's side showed a reserved attitude toward this proposal, Lee has now launched a direct criticism.

According to a report from Gyeongin Broadcasting on the 4th, Candidate Yongho Cho responded to Kwontae Lee's joint pledge proposal by saying, "We have not had the opportunity to review it formally yet," thereby avoiding a direct answer.

In response, Kwontae Lee issued a statement saying, "If built, the Dongtan 2 Logistics Center would result in as many as 12,000 vehicles using Local Route 82 every day, plunging the entire city of Osan into severe traffic congestion," and added, "It is highly inappropriate and cowardly for a mayoral candidate to avoid answering on such a critical issue concerning the safety and quality of life of Osan citizens by claiming it has not been reviewed."

Lee further argued, "The Dongtan 2 Logistics Center is an issue that affects the very right to livelihood of Osan citizens, who will bear the brunt of the impact regardless of administrative boundaries," and demanded, "Candidate Yongho Cho must prove to the public that he stands with the citizens of Osan on this matter."

Kwontae Lee reiterated his call for a decision, saying, "If Candidate Cho truly cares about the safety of Osan citizens, regardless of party or faction, he must immediately join the joint pledge agreement."

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