Transparency and accountability must be restored in politics.

What we have to learn from Singapore is multiculturalism or clearly having the aspect of a global city.

Getting access to diverse civilizations should be easy, and languages are the gateway to that.

It is not easy, but young people have to learn languages.

Each city has strengths. Cities should be developed with their own individuality and characteristics.

It may sound like showing off, but I am good in communications and in creating harmony.

Our vision is to have the Seoul citizens produce and efficiently consume energy.

Seoul is ready to share with the world proof that local actions can achieve global vision.

Citizens are the energy of Seoul.

We vow to achieve a new political landscape that is clean.

I think that continuity is the most important way to create a city that functions properly and has a competitive edge in the international era.

I have my own vision to lead the Seoul City, but whether or not I can display it totally depends on the citizens.

We will work as if the PyeongChang Olympics is jointly hosted by Gangwon Province and Seoul.

The population of Seoul is decreasing but a large population is not a key element of an advanced city.

It is necessary to diversify or improve the role of Gimpo airport.

I believe investing in welfare is an investment in the future and in people.

I disagree with those who say welfare is a waste of money. It's a good means to creating new jobs.

Since the inauguration of Mr. Lee Myung-bak, I was very much disappointed with his politics and policies. Not only in economics, but also in many social and political issues, he made many mistakes.

I understand that some people are angry about taxi services. A taxi fare hike should be accompanied by better customer service.

I want to make a city that can run smoothly with anyone in charge, even without a mayor in place.

In Seoul, there are plans to create a blockchain ecosystem to make it a city that will be recognized as the center of blockchain in the world.

The central government wants to increase the number of nuclear power plants but we believe nuclear plants have their inherent problems.

Seoul will do what it can do, such as letting citizens participate in cutting energy use or in producing more of their own energy. This is how we can thwart the increase in nuclear plants.

We will maintain the city as a slaughter-free place to promote the dignity of animal coexistence. If Seoul slaughter activity occurs again, we will use all means to block it.

Seoul promises to make a big investment in the transition of ecology and civilization that will transform the green crisis into a green opportunity.

With the Green New Deal, Seoul is taking big steps to transition to a net-zero emissions economy in 2050.

After the 1970s, we accomplished economic development rapidly. But the side effect of that was high stress levels or the gap between the rich and poor. And these issues call on me to focus on the welfare and quality of life of the citizens.

Our respect for culture and diversity and arts is very low because we only focused on building the economy. But now as we have reached modernization... many citizens can display their potential for arts and culture and I believe that's why Psy has become so popular.

If the 1988 Seoul Olympics was 'reconciliation Olympics' amid the cold war between East and West and the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics was a touchstone of peace, the 2032 Olympics will be promoted to become the last stop to establish the peace.

Most of the job on DDP was already done by the time I became mayor. So was Gwanghwamun Square, described by many architects as the city's worst architectural creation, and the new city hall. I did not think that redoing them would be the right approach as that would only create new problems.

For resident stability, I fully agree with the government's stance that stabilizing the housing market should be the first and foremost step.

Gwanghwamun Square will be reborn as one for people.

Seoul has many good tourism resources, including nature, history and people. To take advantage of these, we have to make efforts, to preserve nature, restore historic properties and support the nation's dynamic culture and art.

A new era doesn't come from nothing. New thoughts, values and methods will be established after overcoming various hurdles on the way.

As politics is not subtraction but addition, those who share views and ideas need to join forces and they have to cooperate with political opponents even after they win an election.

The access to clean air and clean water is a basic right.

Urban planning should be done with the mindset that we are determining the city's fabric for 100 years to come.

We will strengthen crackdown on illegal renovations and enforce a restitution of large-scale development gains to better stabilize the real estate market.

Seoul strives to make an environment that is safe for foreign residents and also where they can succeed as well.

If we discover niche services that have been overlooked in our society, we can create many jobs for the unemployed, retired and young people.

The influence of culture and arts is much larger than the influence of economy sometimes.

Blockchain is an innovative technology with the power to change society and is gaining the world's attention as a technology to enhance the competitiveness of the urban economy.

Coronavirus is constantly attacking society's vulnerable classes and spaces. We must shake off the fantasy that we can go back to the past we were accustomed to.

My motto for Seoul is 'From Good to Great.'

Seoul is becoming a global city.

We believe open data helps citizens have a better understanding about Seoul's policies and motivates them to join the city government's efforts.

Seoul will build more resource recovery facilities and establish new recycling facilities with the aim of achieving zero landfills of domestic waste.

Sometimes even my old friends are against me. But it's important to face your opposition and hear them out.

When we travel to other countries, the Internet speed is so much slower. So I think in terms of technology, 5G and Internet speed, Korea has an absolute advantage over other countries.

I published a thesis about animal rights when I was studying in England in 1991. Back then, I was a human rights lawyer and people condemned me for talking about animal rights when human rights are still not guaranteed. However, human rights are guaranteed in a society where animal rights are secured.