Oh Se-hoon "Oppose Martial Law, Must Be Withdrawn... Will Protect Citizens' Daily Lives"

Mayor Oh Se-hoon Demands Withdrawal of Martial Law
Arrives at Office to Prepare for Situation

On the night of the 3rd, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon stated his opposition to President Yoon Seok-yeol's declaration of martial law, saying, "I oppose martial law. Martial law must be withdrawn."

Mayor Oh issued this statement around 12:23 a.m. on the 4th, adding, "As mayor, I will do my best to protect the daily lives of citizens."

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is responding to a question related to Myeong Tae-gyun during the announcement of support measures for small business owners held on the 26th at the Seoul City Hall briefing room in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jo Yong-jun

Earlier, when President Yoon declared martial law, Mayor Oh went to his office at Seoul City Hall to prepare for changes in the situation. He also canceled his scheduled official overseas trip to India and Malaysia on the 4th. Additionally, he ordered the administrative first deputy mayor, administrative second deputy mayor, political deputy mayor, and other members of the mayoral team to assemble at the main city hall building. An emergency executive meeting is planned soon. Directors and higher-level executives below the mayoral team have been instructed to remain on standby by phone.

A Seoul city official said, "Detailed guidelines have not yet been issued, so we are confirming the situation," and added, "It appears that the local government will be responsible for maintaining order."