Chong Won-o, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Seoul mayor, visited the memorial altar for victims of the collapse at the Seosomun overpass demolition site on the 27th and emphasized, "We must not politicize an accident that involved a heartbreaking loss."
That day, candidate Chong visited the victims' memorial altar in Jung District, Seoul, and began, saying, "I feel deep sorrow that the basic values of life and safety are still not being properly upheld."
He added, "I offer my condolences to the bereaved families and hope the injured recover quickly."
Chong spoke briefly, got into a sedan, then opened the door again and added a remark. Chong said, "There is a clear recognition that we must not politicize an accident that resulted in a heartbreaking loss."
Chong continued, "Immediately after the accident yesterday, I told the (campaign) not to politicize this issue under any circumstances, and I made it clear not to use it for the election," adding, "Issues concerning citizen safety should be addressed through safety measures like this."