Oh Se-hoon on Dongduk Women's University Protest: "Violence Causing Property Damage is Legally Destruction Crime"

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon stated regarding the damages caused by the protest against Dongduk Women's University becoming coeducational, "It is not appropriate for the public to bear the costs of damages caused by breaking the law," adding, "The principle is that those who caused the damage should take responsibility."

On the 15th, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon attended the National Assembly's audit of Seoul City Hall held by the Administrative Safety Committee at Seoul City Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul, responding to lawmakers' questions. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

In a video posted on June 0 on the YouTube channel Oh Se-hoon TV, Mayor Oh responded this way to a student's question during a special lecture invited by the Kwangwoon University Student Council on the 27th, asking, "Is there any support from the city regarding the damages caused by the Dongduk Women's University protest?"

The mayor pointed out, "The damage to school property occurred due to violent behavior," and said, "In short, this is a violation of the law."

He also emphasized again, "After investigation, damaging property through violence and illegality is legally considered property damage," and "Those who broke the law must take responsibility."