[Photo] National Council of Chairpersons of Provincial Councils Supports Daegu and Gyeongbuk with 14,000 Masks

Over 14,000 Masks Delivered to Daegu and Gyeongbuk Declared as Special Disaster Areas

National Council of Chairpersons of Provincial and Metropolitan Councils (Secretary General Joo Yoon-jung, left), Daegu Metropolitan Council (Chairperson Bae Ji-sook)

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] The National Council of Chairpersons of City and Provincial Councils (Chairperson Shin Won-cheol) purchased approximately 14,000 masks to support the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions, which were declared special disaster areas due to COVID-19 damage. On the 2nd, about 7,000 masks were delivered to the Daegu Metropolitan Council, and the remainder will be delivered to the Gyeongbuk Provincial Council within this week.

With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rapidly increasing, personal hygiene management is crucial to prevent community spread. The Chairpersons' Council judged that the supply of masks, an essential health item, was urgently needed and decided to provide emergency support.

The supplied masks will be distributed to socially vulnerable groups such as the elderly to prevent COVID-19 infection and ensure they can maintain their daily lives without disruption.

Since 2016, the Chairpersons' Council has been supporting disaster relief funds to areas affected by disasters such as fires and heavy rains, participating together with citizens in overcoming disasters.

Shin Won-cheol, Chairperson of the National Council of Chairpersons of City and Provincial Councils, stated, "Although the entire country is facing difficulties due to COVID-19, we hope to provide strength to the residents of the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions who are suffering particularly severe hardships." He added, "We will also contribute at the council level to wisely overcome this crisis and return to a healthy and vibrant daily life."

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