Jung Wono: "Seoul's Lack of Safety Awareness... Irresponsible Administration Must Be Judged"

Two Days Before Official Campaigning Begins

Restructuring the 'Melting Pot' Election Committee

"We Must Eradicate Complacency"

On May 19, just two days before the official campaign period for the 9th nationwide local elections begins on June 3, Jung Wono, the Democratic Party's candidate for Seoul mayor, initiated a reorganization of the 'Melting Pot' Election Countermeasures Committee.

Jung Wono, the Democratic Party of Korea's candidate for Seoul mayor, is speaking ahead of the agreement at the 'Seoul-Jeju Policy Agreement Ceremony' held in front of Deoksugung Daehanmun in Jung-gu, Seoul on May 19, 2026. Photo by Kang Jinhyung

At 9 a.m. that day, Jung held his third election committee meeting at his campaign office in Jung-gu, Seoul. The meeting was attended by Standing Election Committee Chairs Lee Inyoung, Seo Youngkyo, Park Joomin, Jeon Hyunhee, Kim Youngbae, and Kim Hyungnam.

Jung emphasized, "This Seoul mayoral election must be an opportunity for citizens to pass judgment on Mayor Oh Sehoon's incompetence and irresponsible administration over the years." He added, "It is clear from various situations that Seoul City has become complacent and is suffering from a lack of safety awareness." He pointed out, "Incidents such as the Yongsan disaster, the Itaewon disaster, the Gangnam Station flooding, the semi-basement disaster, sinkholes, and the Han River bus accident—there have been far too many accidents, and if these are not isolated incidents but continue to occur, it means there are structural problems." He continued, "I believe this is exactly what constitutes Seoul's lack of safety awareness."

Jung stated, "This is the responsibility of the mayor, who holds the highest authority." He continued, "The practice of fixing the barn after losing the cow must be eradicated. The only way to do that is to change the mayor." He added, "Both my first and last approvals as mayor of Seongdong District were safety inspections across the entire district," and emphasized, "By prioritizing preventive safety projects, Seongdong District has recorded zero sinkhole accidents, zero flooding accidents, and zero major safety accidents over the past five years." Jung pledged, "As someone who has proven this through action, I will create a safer Seoul, steadfastly supporting the daily lives of our citizens and encouraging their well-being."

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