Hwang Kyo-ahn: "Blocking Daegu Without Restricting China... The Direction Is Wrong"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, harshly criticized the Democratic Party of Korea's remarks about a 'Daegu lockdown' in response to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), saying "the direction is wrong."

On the 26th, after a welcoming ceremony for recruited talents at the National Assembly main building, Hwang told reporters, "The ones who should be locked down now are those who can spread infectious diseases coming into our country from China (Chinese people),” he said.

He emphasized, "The (lockdown) direction is wrong and the target is wrong," adding, "We will urge that such an attitude is not taken in the future."

Regarding President Moon Jae-in's possible meeting with ruling and opposition party leaders on the 28th to discuss 'COVID-19,' he said, "The Senior Secretary for Political Affairs contacted our party's secretariat to report on the discussion process," and added, "What is needed now is not formality but saving the difficult livelihoods of the people."

Hwang said, "Efforts are especially needed to respond to the Wuhan pneumonia, Wuhan coronavirus situation," and added, "The people are suffering and struggling too much, so I will share my thoughts and make efforts to ensure the Wuhan pneumonia situation is quickly resolved."

Regarding the possibility of a proportional representation party raised within the Democratic Party, he raised his voice, saying, "Didn't the Democratic Party pass the election law while saying they wouldn't create one?" and "Stop using tricks."

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