On the 26th, eight days before the June 3 local elections, People Power Party Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon announced transportation pledges and continued his focus on people's livelihoods by unveiling a market tour in Mapo District, Seoul.
That morning, at his campaign office in Gwancheol-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, Oh announced transportation pledges including "a subway station within 10 minutes of my home." He then met with co-chairs of the Seoul Citizens' Joint Election Committee and visited Mangwon Market in Mangwon-dong, Seoul, to meet merchants.
Announcing the transportation pledges, Oh explained, "A 'subway station within 10 minutes of my home' is a pledge to boost efficiency by adjusting the routes and station locations around everyday living zones."
He added, "As you know, seven lines in Seoul are already under construction, in planning, or in the preliminary feasibility stage," noting, "Given the very high public interest, no matter what, we will break ground on all lines, including those in the preliminary feasibility study, by 2029."
Oh said, "Seoul has 426 administrative neighborhoods, and we are aiming for a result in which about 170 of them, or 40%, are connected by subway or light rail."
That afternoon, at Mangwon Market in Mapo District, Oh expressed his commitment to revitalizing the alleyway economy by meeting market merchants with citizen election committee members. The head of the Beauty Street Merchants Association in Gwanak District, Seoul, also attended.
The citizen election committee is composed of 12 citizens who experienced policies from Oh Se-hoon's time as Seoul mayor, such as the Stepping-stone Income and the Youth Job Training Academy, and it was launched with the intention of focusing on improving quality of life in this election.
Oh also met with women's group officials that day and promised to strengthen public safety. Oh said, "We have worked to build a Seoul where women can live with peace of mind and in safety," adding, "If you give us another four years, we will make Seoul a city where women are happy."
Meanwhile, around 2:30 p.m. that afternoon, immediately after the collapse accident on the Seosomun overpass, Oh suspended his campaign and went to the scene.
At the scene, Oh said, "There was a tragic and heartbreaking accident that should never have happened," adding, "For now, my duties are suspended, but as the incumbent mayor I feel a profound sense of responsibility."
He continued, "The most important thing is that there must be no additional accidents, so I conveyed that to the construction officials and related agencies," and added, "I asked them to do everything possible to ensure that a similar accident does not occur at this site in the future."