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Seoul mayor takes aim at DP rivals, PPP chief as he effectively announces re-election bid

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced his candidacy for a fifth term, criticizing rival candidates and addressing issues within his party, while emphasizing the importance of checks on government power and expressing commitment to improving Seoul.

2026-02-22

Seoul mayor defends planned Korean War memorial, accuses central gov't of interfering

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon defends the Korean War memorial project at Gwanghwamun Square, asserting its importance in promoting freedom and democracy, while criticizing the central government's plan to halt it.

2026-02-10

First trial on Seoul mayor's alleged proxy poll payment to take place March 4

The first formal trial on Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon's suspected proxy payment of opinion poll expenses will take place on March 4 and continue at two-week intervals thereafter, a court said on Wednesday.

2026-01-28

Oh-Chong matchup for Seoul mayoral race would be tight, survey suggests

A survey commissioned by the JoongAng Ilbo, found that a hypothetical Seoul mayoral matchup between incumbent Oh Se-hoon of the conservative PPP and Seongdong District Mayor Chong Won-o of the liberal DP would be a tight race.

2026-01-01

Hangang Bus ferry service to resume full operations from January 2026

Seoul’s Hangang Bus ferries, which have been allowed to operate on half of their routes out of safety concerns, are expected to fully resume service in January 2026.

2025-12-30

Trial for Seoul mayor to begin this month over proxy payment for opinion polls

The trial for Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who is accused of getting a longtime supporter to pay for opinion polls conducted ahead of his election in 2021, will begin later this month, legal sources said on Tuesday.

2025-12-09

Seoul plans weekend road closures to promote running in downtown starting next spring

Starting next spring, Seoul will pilot a weekend running program that temporarily blocks off certain roads in the city center to allow residents to run freely on car-free streets.

2025-12-08

PPP fractures over martial law as some lawmakers apologize, others point fingers

The People Power Party was divided over an apology for former President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on the first anniversary Wednesday, with expressing regret and others taking aim at the Democratic Party.

2025-12-03

Special counsel indicts Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, others for Political Funds Act violations

A special counsel team investigating first lady Kim Keon Hee announced Monday that it has indicted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, former Seoul Vice Mayor for Political Affairs Kang Cheol-won and business owner Kim Han-jung without detention.

2025-12-01

Clash over Seoul's Jongmyo Shrine pits preservation against urban development

Would new skyscrapers spoil the protected landscape of Jongmyo Shrine, a Unesco World Heritage site in central Seoul?

2025-11-20