Chong Won-o, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Seoul mayor, and Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor, both visited Gangdong District on the 24th to court real estate voters. Both candidates pledged to improve the residential environment and speed up redevelopment.
Oh held an intensive campaign rally that afternoon at Dunchundong Station in Gangdong District. Oh said, "These days, when young couples move in search of good childcare, Gangdong District is their top choice," adding, "District Chief Lee Soo-hee, from the People Power Party, has opened many kids' cafés and is eager to get things done."
Oh criticized Chong's performance on maintenance projects when Chong was Seongdong District chief. Oh said, "Because of the contributed acceptance issue over a daycare center, residents have been unable to register their homes for two years, an irresponsible situation," adding, "Even so, Chong took no responsibility and resigned as Seongdong District chief, showing irresponsibility." Oh continued, "If Seoul is entrusted to someone like Chong, the maintenance projects will all be ruined."
Oh went on to say, "I raised all the global city indicators that fell during former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon's term," adding, "Through programs such as Companion Restaurant, Warmth Warehouse, and Seoul Learn, we are including even the socially vulnerable."
Chong Won-o, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Seoul mayor, also held a roundtable that afternoon near Cheonho Station with heads of redevelopment associations and apartment managers. Citing his experience as Seongdong District chief, Chong promised "on-schedule development" and support through legislative revisions. Lawmakers Chin Sun-mi and Lee Hae-sik, who represent Gangdong constituencies, also attended.
Chong said, "We will raise the purchase cost coverage for rental apartments to as much as 80% to lower association members' shares and improve project viability," adding, "Through a system that dispatches experts under the direct supervision of the mayor, we will enable swift reporting and resolution when problems arise."
Lastly, Chong said, "The most important thing, as expected, is housing supply," adding, "Supplying 60,000 units of private rental apartments, as promised, will be the No. 1 task after I become mayor."