Hwang Kyo-ahn: "Now China Might Block Us... Immediate Ban on Entry from China Needed"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, urged an immediate ban on entry of visitors from China to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the 25th, Hwang said on his Facebook, "The Wuhan coronavirus situation is truly at a serious stage."

He stated, "The most urgent measure right now is to ban entry from China," and questioned, "How can we overcome the infectious disease domestically if we fail to block the sources of infection flooding in from outside?"

Hwang emphasized, "Only by immediately implementing a ban on Chinese entry and taking proactive and bold measures such as managing domestic infected cases and quarantine after blocking new inflows can we overcome the Wuhan coronavirus crisis. I cannot understand why the ban on Chinese entry is not allowed. The public earnestly wishes for this. Experts have repeatedly urged it."

He criticized, "Does President Moon Jae-in consider anything more important than protecting the lives and safety of the people? The government tells our citizens to refrain from going out and to avoid various gatherings and events, yet it does not block the crowds pouring in from China."

Hwang said, "This is why countries are increasingly blocking the entry of our citizens one by one," and added, "Even China is showing signs of reciprocally restricting the entry of our citizens. Even so, is the ban on entry from China absolutely not allowed?"

He continued, "Immediately banning entry from China is almost the only starting point for overcoming this. Take the measures that can and must be done right now. Listen to the voices of the people and the advice of experts."

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