Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon noted regarding the 'presidential candidacy theory' of Acting President Han Duck-soo that he sincerely hopes for a meaningful primary election to take place in a situation where many people participate in our party's primary and it receives significant public interest.

Mayor Oh mentioned after the '2025 Together Seoul Nuri Festival' held at Yeouido Park in the Yeongdeungpo District on the 11th that according to a Gallup Korea poll result indicating that Acting President Han has a support rate of 2% in a preference survey for future political leaders.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is delivering a congratulatory speech at the 2025 Donghaeng Seoul Nuri Festival held on Nov. 11 at the Cultural Square of Yeouido Park, Seoul. /Courtesy of News1

Mayor Oh stated, 'I think the efforts to resolve tariff issues with the United States are probably being conveyed to the public in a very stable manner, and I believe this has been reflected in the support ratings,' adding, 'As a member of the public, I always feel assured.'

However, concerning some voices within the party arguing that Acting President Han should be given an advantage by means of a 'last-minute unification primary,' he drew a line by saying, 'It is not easy for a democratic party to give greater benefits to a specific candidate.'

Regarding concerns that moderate candidates might be at a disadvantage due to the reverse selection prevention clause related to the primary rules, he expressed, 'I think it is not right for a candidate participating in the primary to say what is good or bad,' and added, 'I believe the party has prepared primary rules that help in defeating the opposing candidates and I plan to adhere to them.'

Regarding the concerns that 'political broker' Myung Tae-kyun, who was indicted while in custody, being released on bail could present a risk, he responded, 'What kind of risk could there be?' and stated, 'Among the things that person (Myung) has said and what I have said, the public will likely trust my words more.'

On the entry declaration of Lee Jae-myung, former leader of the Democratic Party, he remarked, 'Honestly, it is difficult to comment because I haven't seen the content.' He added, 'I did see the photo and saw him making the candidacy declaration in a very comfortable manner, and I hope the public enjoys politics done in a comfortable way.'

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