Prime Minister Jeong Announces Additional Mask Measures... "System to Prevent Duplicate Sales and Export Ban Underway"

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Hong Nam-ki, along with other Cabinet members, attended an extraordinary Cabinet meeting held on the 5th at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul, listening attentively to the opening remarks by Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, who was conducting an on-site inspection of COVID-19 at Daegu City Hall. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on the 5th, "Masks will be prioritized for supply to medical, quarantine, and safety sites, and the remaining quantity will be distributed fairly to the public," adding, "To this end, we will establish a computerized system to prevent duplicate sales. The export of masks will also be prohibited in principle."

On the same day, Prime Minister Chung presided over an emergency Cabinet meeting at Daegu City Hall and stated, "The government has prepared additional measures to increase mask supply and distribute them rationally."

He also emphasized, "We will resolve the unstable supply of raw materials for masks," and said, "Manufacturers and sellers of nonwoven fabric for mask filters will be required to report their daily production and sales volumes to the government. If necessary, the government will adjust quantities and sales channels."

These measures will take effect from the 6th. Prime Minister Chung urged, "No matter how good a policy is, it is meaningless if the public does not feel its effects," and requested related ministries, including the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, to inspect and ensure the effective implementation of the related policies.

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