Seoul Sculpture Controversy
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Seoul's new 'Garden of Gratitude' sculpture in Gwanghwamun Square has drawn criticism for its design, with some likening it to 'bars' trapping King Sejong the Great. The sculptures' gesture-like forms have also sparked controversy regarding potential election law violations. Meanwhile, Seoul mayoral candidates are clashing over transportation plans.
Seoul mayor's housing proposal faces opposition from ruling party
- The Democratic Party urged Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to consider both the Tancheon and Yongsan Park sites for youth and newlywed housing. - The party criticized Oh's proposal of the Tancheon site as a substitute for Yongsan Park, calling it unrealistic. - Mayor Oh reiterated his stance that Yongsan Park should be preserved as green space for future generations.
Seoul mayor opposes plan to transfer zoning authority for small developments
- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon opposes the government's plan to transfer zoning designation authority for developments under 500 units to district offices, calling it politically motivated. - He argues that…
Seoul mayor agrees to normalize TBS broadcaster under conditions
- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon agreed to normalize the struggling TBS broadcaster, which faces financial difficulties due to suspended city funding. - Normalization requires public consensus and a commitmen…
Seoul Mayor's Yongsan Park Alternative Faces Political Divide
- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon proposed relocating the Tancheon Wastewater Treatment Center to develop the site for youth housing, as an alternative to using Yongsan Park land. - The national government, th…
Cho Kuk criticizes Seoul Mayor's plan to develop Tancheon site, calling it a bid to boost Gangnam real estate
- Cho Kuk, head of the Jo Guk Innovation Party's policy research institute, criticized Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon's development plan for the Tancheon water treatment center. - He alleged the plan aims to …
Seoul Democratic Party Criticizes Mayor Oh Se-hoon's Cheongdam Water Reclamation Center Housing Plan
- The Democratic Party's Seoul chapter discussed real estate supply with its affiliated district mayors. - Party Chairman Kim Young-bae criticized Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon's proposal for the Cheongdam W…