Ministry of Education Reviews 'Novel Coronavirus' Response Measures for Universities Following Elementary, Middle, and High Schools

Deputy Prime Minister Yoo Eun-hye Meets with Dean of Student Affairs and Director of International Exchange for Consultation

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] As the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) rapidly spreads, the government is establishing management systems at universities to prevent virus infections and is seeking response measures.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hye is scheduled to preside over the "Council of Student Affairs Directors and International Exchange Directors for Responding to the Novel Coronavirus Infection" from 3 p.m. on the 29th.

Presidents of the National University and Junior College Student Affairs Directors Council, and international exchange directors from 26 universities including Korea University, Kookmin University, Dongguk University, Sungkyunkwan University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Hanyang University, which have many Chinese international students, as well as Yeungjin College, Woosong Information College, Bucheon College, Korea National University of Arts among junior colleges, will participate in the discussion.

The Ministry of Education is reissuing the previously provided "Student Infectious Disease Manual" and the "University Measures Related to the Novel Coronavirus" prepared the day before, requesting active cooperation from universities.

Deputy Prime Minister Yoo Eun-hye emphasized, "Since rapid response is the most important factor in preventing the novel coronavirus, each university should make thorough efforts to prevent infections in advance through meticulous responses."

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