At the Weekly Press Conference... New Conservative Party Requests Understanding for Complete Ban on Chinese Entry

Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Korea, Xing Haiming, is holding a press conference related to the novel coronavirus on the 4th at the main building of the Chinese Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Regarding the new Chinese Ambassador to Korea, Xing Haiming, asking to "follow the measures of the World Health Organization (WHO)" concerning the novel coronavirus (Wuhan pneumonia), the New Conservative Party requested through a statement to "understand even if the entry of Chinese nationals is banned."

Kwon Seong-ju, spokesperson for the New Conservative Party, stated in a comment on the 4th, "When a friend catches a cold, catching the cold together does not help at all."

He added, "To actively cooperate so that our friend country China can overcome the virus as soon as possible, the spread of the virus in the Republic of Korea must be thoroughly prevented," emphasizing, "We ask for broad understanding even if it becomes inevitable to completely ban the entry of returning citizens in the future so that our friend country Korea can cooperate in a healthy state."

He continued, "It is regrettable that there was no apology or expression of regret from the ambassador of the virus-origin country that has thrown the whole world into fear," and evaluated, "In less than a week after his appointment, his direct press conference in Korean conveyed consideration for an allied country."

Spokesperson Kwon said, "As per his press conference, we hope the Chinese government will take comprehensive and strict measures to prevent the spread of the virus, and as an allied country and largest trading partner, we will actively cooperate where cooperation is possible," adding, "We hope all facts will be shared with the international community as they are to avoid unnecessary suspicion about the Chinese government's response. The fact that the possibility of human-to-human transmission was confirmed early but not immediately reported to the international community was sufficient to raise unnecessary concealment suspicions."

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