Minister Kang Talks with Thai Foreign Minister... Thai Foreign Minister "Confident in Korea's Successful COVID-19 Control"

Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha is responding to reporters' questions while on her way to meet the rapid response team formed to support Korean nationals quarantined in Vietnam due to COVID-19 prevention measures at Terminal 1 departure hall of Incheon International Airport on the 5th. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the afternoon of the 5th, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a phone call with Don Pramudwinai, the Foreign Minister of Thailand, during which she provided a detailed explanation of the South Korean government's quarantine efforts related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and discussed bilateral and regional cooperation measures for responding to COVID-19.

Minister Kang explained that the South Korean government is making an all-out effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 based on excellent diagnostic testing and epidemiological investigation capabilities, and she commended the Thai side for taking reasonable measures based on their trust in South Korea's quarantine capabilities.

Thailand recommends at least 14 days of self-quarantine for foreigners entering the country after visiting outbreak countries such as South Korea, China, and Japan.

Minister Don expressed confidence that the South Korean government will soon successfully control COVID-19 based on its outstanding quarantine capabilities, and requested that the South Korean government also pay attention to the protection of the many Thai nationals residing in South Korea.

Both ministers agreed on the necessity of cooperation among regional countries to eradicate COVID-19 and decided to continue working together to promote regional cooperation in the health sector going forward.

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