Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Pledges to Elevate City to Global Top-Three Status After Reelection
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon vowed to make Seoul a "global top-three city" following his reelection victory on June 3, marking his third consecutive and fifth non-consecutive term. Seoul currently ranks sixth in the Mori Memorial Foundation's Global Power City Index 2025, behind London, Tokyo, New York, Paris, and Singapore. Oh plans to establish a committee to guide the city government's efforts over the next four years, framing the goal as improving quality of life rather than merely boosting rankings.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has committed to prioritizing Seoul's elevation to global top-three status during his new term following his victory in the June 3 local elections. In an interview with Yonhap News Agency, Oh stated that the goal is not merely a slogan but a concrete objective to increase residents' quality of life and create a "warmer and healthier Seoul." The city currently ranks sixth in the Japan-based Mori Memorial Foundation's Global Power City Index 2025, which evaluates cities across six indicators: economy, research and development, cultural interaction, livability, environment, and accessibility. Oh indicated he will establish a committee to set the direction for the city government over the next four years, focusing on areas where Seoul can excel. Despite his political prominence following the ruling Democratic Party's poor performance in the elections, Oh denied any presidential ambitions, stating he plans to focus entirely on elevating Seoul's status.
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Seoul Mayor Oh targets 'global top 3' status for city after election win
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