Minister Kang Kyung-hwa Talks with Canadian Foreign Minister: Urges "Restraint on Excessive Measures and Cooperation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a phone call with Canadian Foreign Minister Fran?ois-Philippe Champagne on the morning of the 2nd, during which she provided a detailed explanation of the measures the Korean government is taking in response to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and requested cooperation to avoid excessive measures.

Minister Kang emphasized, "Our government is making every effort to respond to the fullest extent by conducting active comprehensive investigations based on a high level of diagnostic testing capacity, promptly and transparently sharing the results with the public, and implementing all-around quarantine measures."

Furthermore, Minister Kang evaluated the Canadian government's rational and effective response in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations regarding the spread of COVID-19, as well as their efforts to communicate with our government. She requested Minister Champagne's attention and cooperation to ensure that Canada trusts our government's capabilities and refrains from taking excessive measures related to Korea in the future.

The Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced Level 2 (Enhanced Caution) travel advice for Korea among the four levels of travel advice and advisories for its citizens, and Level 3 (Avoid Non-essential Travel) specifically for the Daegu and Cheongdo regions.

In response, Minister Champagne expressed gratitude for Minister Kang's detailed explanation and replied, "We trust Korea's quarantine capabilities and transparent, open response. Since international cooperation and collaboration regarding COVID-19 are crucial, let us continue close communication and cooperation between Korea and Canada."

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