청, NSC Standing Committee Meeting... "Discussion on Protection Measures for Overseas Koreans from 'Novel Coronavirus'"

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sunhee] On the 30th, the Blue House held a Standing Committee meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) chaired by National Security Office Director Chung Eui-yong to discuss measures to protect Korean residents related to the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia).

The Blue House stated, "The standing committee members reviewed measures to protect our Korean residents related to the novel coronavirus, as well as the response trends of China and the international community. They also discussed related countermeasures, including maintaining inter-Korean communication work following the temporary suspension of operations at the Kaesong Inter-Korean Liaison Office."

Additionally, it added, "They reviewed the '2020 New Northern Policy Promotion Plan' and agreed to strive for visible achievements this year in fields with great cooperation potential such as energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and ICT through more active exchange and cooperation."

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