Candidate Yibong Lee: "All Efforts Focused on Citizen Health and Safety"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Lee Yong-bin, the Democratic Party of Korea's preliminary candidate for the Gwangsan-gu Gap district of Gwangju Metropolitan City, stated on the 4th, "The 16th confirmed case of the novel coronavirus has occurred within Gwangsan-gu," and added, "As a practicing doctor, I will dedicate all my efforts to the health and safety of the citizens."

In an urgent commentary, candidate Lee said, "The 16th confirmed patient was not included among the suspected patients or active monitoring subjects managed by Gwangju City," and emphasized, "All administrative and medical institutions, including Gwangju City and Gwangsan-gu, must conduct thorough epidemiological investigations regarding movement paths and contacts."

He continued, "Until follow-up measures from the administrative authorities are announced, I will suspend visits to the election office and face-to-face contact with voters, focusing on preventive activities," and stated, "Going forward, I will communicate with the residents of Gwangsan-gu through SNS for election campaigning."

He also said, "Above all, I wish for the patient's speedy recovery and safe return home," and urged, "Citizens should not be anxious, refrain from outside visits until the current situation eases, and take care of their personal health."

Furthermore, he added, "As a doctor, I want to ask my fellow medical staff to join me in firmly protecting the health of our citizens and to put forth even greater effort for the health of our people."

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