Oh Se-hoon wins fifth term as Seoul mayor; Jung Won-o concedes

Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party has successfully won the Seoul mayoral election, marking his fifth term in office. He secured victory after overtaking Democratic Party candidate Jung Won-o in the vote count.

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The last four years, which the citizens have allowed me, I will pour all my experience and capabilities into Seoul.

As of 11 a.m. with 98.86% of votes counted, Oh Se-hoon had garnered 49.08% of the vote. Jung Won-o conceded defeat around 9:30 a.m. Oh Se-hoon announced his victory from his campaign office, pledging to dedicate his experience and capabilities to Seoul during his final four-year term. He then walked to the Seoul City Hall.

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The first thing I need to take care of is the Samsung Station steel bar omission incident.

Upon arriving at City Hall, Oh Se-hoon was greeted by cheering staff. He immediately addressed the Samsung Station steel bar omission incident, stating it was among the first issues he would tackle, noting that "there were distorted aspects during the election campaign." He received a bouquet from employees in the first-floor lobby and urged them to work together to fulfill his campaign promise of creating a "warmer and healthier Seoul with a better quality of life."

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I will faithfully keep that promise, so I would appreciate it if you all put your hearts together.

The election took place amidst controversy over ballot shortages at some polling stations, leading to extended voting hours. Despite these issues, Jung Won-o formally conceded, stating he would "heavily and humbly accept the citizens' choice."

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I will heavily and humbly accept the citizens' choice.