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πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party's Five-way Contest for Seoul Mayor and Gyeonggi Province Governor

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to hold primaries for candidates in four regions, including Seoul and Gyeonggi, for the upcoming local elections, resulting in a five-way contest for the mayoral position in Seoul after the disqualification of one candidate.

Mar 2 β€’ 11:09 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The People Power Party Claims Jeong Won-o is the 'Land Speculator' Mentioned by President Lee... Jeong Responds: 'The Land is Legally Acquired'

The People Power Party is demanding an investigation into Seoul's Seongdong District Mayor Jeong Won-o following President Lee's comments about selling off unused agricultural land, which Jeong has defended as legally owned.

Feb 25 β€’ 06:44 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeon Han-gil: 'Oh Se-hoon, are you a leftist? Please let the Yoon Again concert be held'

Ultra-right former Korean history instructor Jeon Han-gil publicly urged Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to allow the 'Yoon Again' concert to take place, despite it being at risk of cancellation.

Feb 25 β€’ 01:27 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon: 'There is a great disconnect with the people's thoughts'... Criticism of Jang Dong-hyuk's rejection of established rules.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is increasing his public engagements as he prepares for his fifth bid for the mayoralty, reaffirming his vision for the city during a recent book concert.

Feb 22 β€’ 06:35 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon urges 'cutting ties with Yoon' after life sentence for former president Yoon Seok-yeol

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon calls on the People Power Party to cut ties with former President Yoon Seok-yeol following his life sentence for leading a coup attempt.

Feb 19 β€’ 08:39 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon: To win the local elections, we must practice 'abstinence'... the centrist group does not like the direction of the ruling party

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon urged the ruling People Power Party leadership to adopt a more centrist approach ahead of the June local elections, indicating concerns over their current stance.

Feb 14 β€’ 09:32 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police summon former Seoul City Council chairperson as part of investigation into lobbying for Kim Kyung's candidacy for Gangseo District Mayor

The police are investigating allegations of lobbying related to Kim Kyung's candidacy for mayor of Gangseo District, summoning former Seoul City Council chairperson Yang and a Democratic Party official as suspects.

Feb 11 β€’ 07:33 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon: 'If the government issues a construction stop order for the 'Garden of Remembrance', we will exercise the right to resist'

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon asserts that the city may exercise its right to resist if the government proceeds with a stop order on the 'Garden of Remembrance' project, which commemorates veterans of the Korean War.

Feb 10 β€’ 06:19 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon, definitely challenging for a fifth term: 'Jung Won-oh, a capable worker? Development in Seongsu-dong is rather delayed'

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has expressed his intention to run for a fifth term amidst internal conflicts within his party, while facing a challenge from his Democratic Party opponent, Jung Won-oh.

Feb 10 β€’ 06:19 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jung Won-oh: 'Not a Waste of Tax Money, I Will Run for Mayor of Seoul'

Jung Won-oh, the mayor of Seongdong-gu and a candidate for the Democratic Party's nomination for Seoul mayor, has officially announced his intention to run for the office.

Feb 8 β€’ 06:47 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hong Jun-pyo: A mayor who is even beaten by a district head, is this the time to compete for party leadership?

Former Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo criticized Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon for engaging in party leadership rivalry despite his perceived failure to perform compared to district heads.

Feb 7 β€’ 06:41 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Should I risk my mayoral position? Oh Se-hoon says, 'What does it matter if Jang Dong-hyuk wins the party member vote, he has lost his qualifications himself.'

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon criticizes Jang Dong-hyuk for losing public support and emphasizes that the will of the people should be the guiding principle for their party's direction.

Feb 6 β€’ 06:25 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon and Kwon Young-se "It is impossible to supply 10,000 housing units in Yongsan International Business District"

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and MP Kwon Young-se voiced opposition to the government's plan to supply 10,000 housing units in the Yongsan International Business District, arguing for a more limited housing supply to maintain the area's international business functions.

Feb 6 β€’ 06:25 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will Mayor Oh Se-hoon Resign? Jang Dong-hyuk Touches on the 15-Year-Old 'Self-Impeachment' Trauma

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon expressed disappointment regarding calls for political responsibility from the People Power Party leader amid discussions about a party-wide vote of confidence.

Feb 5 β€’ 08:46 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What are the ripple effects of the 'one person, one vote system for delegates and party members'?

The recent approval of the 'one person, one vote system for delegates and party members' by the Democratic Party raises concerns about its implications for party dynamics and the upcoming local elections, including the significant Seoul mayoral race.

Feb 4 β€’ 12:10 UTC

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