Seoul mayoral candidate Jung Bong-oh concedes defeat, congratulates Oh Se-hoon

Jung Bong-oh, the Seoul mayoral candidate for the Democratic Party, has conceded defeat in the June 3 local elections. He stated, "I will heavily and humbly accept the choice of the citizens." He added, "I was insufficient. Everything is my fault."

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I will heavily and humbly accept the choice of the citizens. I was insufficient. Everything is my fault.

Speaking at his election office in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the morning of July 4, Jung expressed regret. "I did not get close enough, I did not listen deeply enough," he said. "I did not win over enough hearts more broadly." He continued, "I apologize to the citizens who trusted me and worked with me, to the campaign workers, volunteers, and party comrades for not being able to repay your expectations." He also offered congratulations to the winning candidate, Oh Se-hoon.

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I did not get close enough, I did not listen deeply enough. I did not win over enough hearts more broadly.

As of 9:30 a.m. on July 4, with 97.70% of the ballots counted, Jung had secured 48.34% of the vote, falling short of Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party, who garnered 48.94%. Supporters at Jung's election headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, showed disappointment as the vote count shifted in favor of Oh Se-hoon during the morning's tally.

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I apologize to the citizens who trusted me and worked with me, to the campaign workers, volunteers, and party comrades for not being able to repay your expectations. I also offer my congratulations to the winning candidate, Oh Se-hoon.