Lee Hae-sik of the Democratic Party of Korea said on the 23rd ahead of the National Assembly Public Administration and Security Committee's audit of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, "Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has a slew of policies that started grandly but ended poorly in a 'dragon head, snake tail' finish."
At a meeting on audit countermeasures held at the National Assembly on the morning of the same day, Lee said, "Today the Public Administration and Security Committee will conduct a state audit of Seoul. Myung Tae-gyun, the central figure in the Myung Tae-gyun gate, will appear in person as a witness," and stated accordingly.
Lee criticized 15 of Oh's policies. Specifically: ▲ the Han River bus controversy ▲ lifting the designation of the Gangnam-area land transaction permit zone (permit zone) ▲ construction of the "Great Han River Project" Seoul Port ▲ expedited integrated planning for reconstruction and redevelopment ▲ the project to completely eliminate semi-basement dwellings.
Lee said, "The Han River bus was loudly launched as a new commuting option but was halted after various controversies, including safety issues," adding, "Claiming it would boost the economy, they lifted the permit zone, but when housing prices jumped and criticism poured in, they expanded the zone to all of the three Gangnam districts and Yongsan District after just 38 days."
He continued, "Due to the reckless push for the project, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has fallen into a state of capital impairment amounting to 120 billion won and still has not resolved the deficit," adding, "Oh's 'dragon head, snake tail' policies are endless, including the Magok Water Front, for which a determination was made that Seoul should bear responsibility for the project's halt. At today's (Oct. 23) audit, we will press this rigorously."
The National Assembly Public Administration and Security Committee will conduct a state audit of Seoul at City Hall on the same day. At the audit, Mr. Myung, who is implicated in Oh's "alleged payment of a proxy for a public opinion poll," will appear as a witness. The Democratic Party is expected to ramp up its offensive against Oh over issues including Mr. Myung and the Han River bus controversy.