Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon takes the oath of office during his inauguration ceremony at Seoul City Hall on Wednesday. Pool Photo by Yonhap
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon promised Wednesday to provide more opportunities for the younger generation, who are facing severe economic threats, including drastic changes in the job market, as he began his fifth term at the helm of the city government.
Oh was reelected for a fifth term in the June 3 local elections -- the first such case in South Korea's political history. During his inauguration ceremony held at Seoul City Hall, he delivered five pledges, including providing Seoul's youth with education and housing.
"Today's youths are facing great pressure to survive more than ever before amid rapid job transformations, technological shifts and high housing prices," the newly inaugurated mayor said.
Oh said he would ensure that every young citizen can learn and utilize artificial intelligence (AI) so that no one gets isolated from ongoing technological developments.
