"I Will End the Incompetent and Irresponsible Mayor Oh Sehoon"... Jung Wono Launches Campaign in His 'Political Hometown' Seongdong

Jung Won-oh, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Seoul mayor, held a campaign launch event on the 21st in Seongdong-gu, his "political hometown." He appealed to his supporters by saying, "Let’s put an end to the incompetent and irresponsible Mayor Oh Se-hoon, and elect a capable mayor to make our lives safer and more secure."

Jung Won-oh, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Seoul mayor, held a launch event on the 21st at Wangsimni Square in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Jung Won-oh candidate camp

At the kickoff rally held at Wangsimni Square in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, that morning, Jung stated, "This local election is about replacing the competence of local governments."

He criticized, "Candidate Oh only blames others for the housing problem, even though he has served as Seoul mayor for six years, continuing to fault his predecessor." He continued, "In 2021, he promised to supply 80,000 homes every year. Had he kept that promise, the housing problem would have been resolved." Jung added, "Instead of blaming the previous mayor and the current administration, he should apologize."

Jung further pointed out, "The national average real gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth is 2.0, but Seoul’s is just 1.0, only half the national average. Out of the 17 metropolitan cities and provinces nationwide, Seoul ranks 11th. This deserves reflection." He also remarked, "During Mayor Oh’s term, there have been countless safety and major incidents, such as the Yongsan disaster, landslides, and the Sungnyemun fire."

Wono Jung, Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Seoul Mayor, held a kickoff rally on the 21st at Wangsimni Square in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Photo by Wono Jung's campaign team

Jung argued, "In a democratic society, elections are about continually electing those who do well and replacing those who do not. If Candidate Oh has not performed, he should be replaced."

In closing, Jung appealed, "If you want to replace showcase projects like the Han River Bus, Garden of Gratitude, and Seoul Ring with citizen-centric, practical initiatives such as smart shelters and smart crosswalks that enhance the daily lives of residents, please vote for Jung Won-oh."

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