President Moon: "We Can Overcome COVID-19... Warmth Toward TK Shows Korea's Strength"

President Moon Jae-in is delivering a March 1st Movement Day commemorative speech at Baehwa Girls' High School in Jongno-gu on the 1st.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sun-hee] President Moon Jae-in said on the 1st, "We can overcome the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and revive the weakened economy," adding, "The continuous support and warm gestures toward the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions truly represent the resilience of the Republic of Korea."

At the '101st Anniversary of the March 1st Movement Commemoration Ceremony' held at Baehwa Girls' High School in Jongno-gu, Seoul, President Moon stated in his commemorative speech, "Daegu and Gyeongbuk are never alone." He expressed his gratitude by saying, "Even at this moment, many doctors and nurses are fighting in isolation wards fully equipped with protective suits," and "I send deep respect and applause to all those who share the pain and nurture hope." At this point, applause broke out among the attendees.

President Moon said, "Together with Daegu City and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, the government is making every effort to expand screening clinics and diagnostic tests, secure hospital beds and treatment, and block further spread," adding, "I believe more citizens will join forces, and we will surely achieve results that break the momentum of the virus." He continued, "(The government) is also fully committed to revitalizing the economy under the recognition of an 'emergency economic situation.'

President Moon stated, "Along with stronger support for overcoming damages, we will swiftly implement the 'Comprehensive Measures for Overcoming COVID-19 for Livelihood and Economy,' which includes unprecedented plans to stabilize the livelihood economy and boost economic vitality," adding, "To this end, we will actively utilize contingency funds and promptly prepare a supplementary budget to submit to the National Assembly." He also revealed, "The National Assembly has agreed to cooperate magnanimously beyond party lines."

President Moon emphasized again, "Whenever we face national crises and disasters, we have revived the 'spirit of the March 1st Independence Movement,'" and "COVID-19 may temporarily threaten our lives, but it cannot break our unity and hope."

President Moon concluded his commemorative speech by saying, "We will surely overcome COVID-19 and revive our economy more vigorously," and "Let us trust and encourage each other, overcome today, and stride forward powerfully on the journey of the new 100 years."

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