Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Democratic Party councilors engaged in a heated debate at the Seoul City Council over the GTX-A subway line's rebar omission issue. The mayor argued the matter was politicized, causing project delays and financial burdens, while councilors emphasized public safety.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, elected to his fifth term, secured more votes than People Power Party district chief candidates in five northern and four southwestern districts, a feat that significantly influenced the election outcome.
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (People Power Party) wins re-election with 49.22% of the vote, defeating Chong Won-o (Democratic Party) by 1.15 percentage points after ballot shortages and protests in Seoul.
Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party has been re-elected as Seoul mayor for his fifth term. While the ruling Democratic Party won 12 out of 16 provincial governor seats in South Korea's local elections, they failed to win the capital city, where Oh Se-hoon's personal appeal and past performance were key factors.
Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party has won the Seoul mayoral election with 49.15% of the vote, narrowly defeating Jung Won-oh of the Democratic Party who secured 48.13%.
Election results in South Korea showed discrepancies with pre-election polls, particularly in key battlegrounds like Seoul and Gyeongnam. The "shy conservative" vote was reportedly undercounted, with ARS-based polls proving more accurate than phone interviews, suggesting a psychological impact from political framing.
Seoul elections see the opposition securing 12 seats and the ruling party 4. Oh Se-hoon achieved a dramatic comeback victory in a closely contested race, reflecting a public sentiment that checked the ruling party's dominance and warned against regression.
Despite a significant defeat in the 6/3 local elections, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and National Assembly member-elect Han Dong-hoon secured victories through personal campaigns. Their success, achieved by diverging from party leadership's stance, is expected to intensify pressure on party leader Jang Dong-hyuk.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon secured victory in the 6/3 local elections by overcoming an exit poll deficit, with crucial support from the Gangnam 3 districts and the Han River Belt. He narrowly defeated Democratic Party candidate Jung Won-oh, reclaiming his mayoral duties.
Seoul Mayor-elect Oh Se-hoon identified the real estate crisis as the city's biggest issue, citing plummeting jeonse and soaring monthly rents. He also stated that the shortage of ballots in the recent election was ultimately the president's responsibility, calling for fundamental reform of the election commission.
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party has secured his fifth term, narrowly defeating Democratic Party candidate Chong Won-o in a closely contested race decided by final ballot counts. Oh expressed gratitude to citizens for preserving democracy, while Chong conceded with a heavy heart.
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party has won his fifth term, narrowly defeating Democratic Party candidate Chong Won-o in a close race decided by final ballot counts. Oh secured 48.95% of the vote.
Oh Se-hoon secured a historic 5th term as Seoul Mayor after a dramatic comeback against early polling deficits. His 'de-Yoon' strategy and focus on challenging the current administration are noted.
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party is narrowly leading Democratic Party candidate Chong Won-o in the Seoul mayoral election, with 97.7% of ballots counted. Chong had initially led but Oh pulled ahead as results came in.
Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party has won the Seoul mayoral election, narrowly defeating Jung Won-oh of the Democratic Party. Oh becomes the first mayor in Seoul's history to be elected to a fifth term after a close race that saw him overcome an early deficit.
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is narrowly leading Democratic Party candidate Chong Won-o in the Seoul mayoral election, with Oh overtaking his rival in the final stretch of ballot counting.
Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon shed tears during his final campaign speech, appealing for votes and vowing to restore intergenerational mobility and create a "TOP 3" city through inclusive growth. He also intensified his attacks on rival candidate Jung Bong-ju.
Oh Se-hoon, candidate for Seoul mayor, appealed for votes on the eve of the election, framing Seoul as the last bastion against the Lee Jae-myung government. He criticized his opponent as unprepared and likened the mayoral position to a task too great for a 'novice driver'.
Oh Se-hoon, the Seoul mayoral candidate for the People Power Party, urged voters to cast their ballots to check the current administration, calling his rival, Jung Won-oh of the Democratic Party, an unprepared candidate. Oh focused on young voters, particularly in conservative-leaning areas, and highlighted Jung's perceived lack of vision and readiness for the mayoral role.
Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon unveiled his 'Tournomics' plan, aiming to attract 30 million tourists spending 3 million won each and staying for 7 days. He also pledged to develop cultural and industrial infrastructure in Seoul's northeast region.
Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon attacked rival Jung Won-oh's record as Seongdong-gu mayor, citing redevelopment delays and resident damages due to alleged administrative incompetence. Oh also visited Gangdong and Jungnang districts, announcing tailored pledges.
Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party visited a delayed redevelopment site in Seongdong-gu, an area previously managed by rival candidate Jung Won-oh, to criticize Jung's "incompetent and irresponsible administration." Oh also announced tailored campaign pledges for Gangdong-gu and Jungnang-gu.
Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon intensified his attack on rival candidate Jung Won-oh, accusing him of incompetence in real estate development. Oh highlighted delays in the Haengdang 7-district redevelopment project, claiming 1,000 households are unable to register their properties due to Jung's alleged administrative mishandling during his tenure as Seongdong District Mayor.
Seoul mayoral candidate Jung Won-oh criticized incumbent Oh Se-hoon's administration for 'safety insensitivity,' citing the GTX rebar omission and past disasters. Jung also countered Oh's housing criticism by highlighting his own supply plan.
