Jung Wonoh: "Implementing Policies That Ensure Taxpayers' Money Is Well Spent"... Oh Sehoon: "Leave a Platform to Check the Lee Jaemyung Administration"

Closing Statements at the Seoul Mayoral TV Debate

Kim Jungchul: "The Two Major Parties Must Be Criticized for Neglecting Safety"

Kwon Youngguk: "The Justice Party Faces Hardships... Please Vote for the Justice Party in the Party Vote"

During the televised Seoul mayoral debate, Jeong Won-oh, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate, appealed for support by promising city governance where taxes would not feel wasted, while Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate, emphasized the need for at least minimal checks and balances. Kim Jungcheol, the Reform New Party candidate, and Kwon Youngguk, the Justice Party candidate, drew attention by speaking about the limitations faced by minor parties.

At the Seoul mayoral candidate debate hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Election Broadcasting Debate Commission on the 29th, Kim stated, "As a candidate from a third-party zone, I have not had many opportunities, so I inevitably could not focus on policies." He added, "I wanted to continue discussing my policies during the policy debate, but I did not have such opportunities, and I ask for your understanding." Referring to incidents such as the Seosomun accident, Kim said, "I, Kim Jungcheol, cannot help but criticize the politics of these two major cowardly parties that keep postponing public safety," emphasizing, "I want to declare an end to their politics."

Kwon mentioned, "From the Democratic Labor Party to the Justice Party, the pledges of progressive parties have now become Korea’s welfare system." He continued, "The Justice Party is in crisis. There are so many things we lack," and appealed, "But if there can be no party that stands for workers and no party that stands for tenants in the next election, what kind of future can we imagine? Please vote for the Justice Party in the party-list ballot."

On the 28th, candidates are taking a commemorative photo ahead of the 2026 Seoul Metropolitan Mayor Election candidate debate held at SBS Prism Tower in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News.

Jeong said, "If I become mayor, I will adopt the good policies of the other three candidates and realize policies that make citizens feel their taxes are well spent, thereby reducing citizens’ inconveniences." He added, "I will create a Seoul where citizens are happy and that the world envies. When I worked as a district mayor, I made and implemented policies by addressing residents’ civil complaints. I promise that I will continue to listen to citizens, make eye contact, and steadfastly and comfortably support their lives."

Oh stated, "For the next four years, Seoul, the capital of Korea, must compete on the world stage," and insisted, "Prepared competence and proven experience are absolutely necessary." He continued, "Over the past five years, I have laid a solid foundation for Seoul’s leap forward," and said, "If you grant me one last four-year term, I will surely elevate Seoul to be among the world’s top three cities, both in terms of quality of life and urban competitiveness." He also said, "This Seoul mayoral election is a truly important opportunity to restore balance to the country. Please make sure to protect Seoul at least as the minimum safeguard against the arrogance and unilateralism of the Lee Jaemyung administration. I urge you to choose me, Oh Se-hoon, with the same spirit as leaving one last persimmon on the tree for magpies in the harsh winter."

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