Cheong "Costs for Visitor Thermometers, etc."... Refuting Assemblyman Gwak Sang-do's Claims

Assemblyman Gwak Sang-do Suspects Blue House Purchased Over 10,000 Masks... Blue House: "Costs Include Thermometers and Hand Sanitizers"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House refuted the claim made by Gwak Sang-do, a member of the Future United Party, who speculated that the Blue House purchased more than 10,000 masks in January this year, stating that it is completely untrue.

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On the 6th, the Blue House stated, "Gwak claimed that 'in January, items including masks and hand sanitizers worth 9.1 million won were purchased' and 'although the Blue House refused to disclose the quantity of masks, it is speculated that more than 10,000 masks were purchased.' These are speculative remarks and are entirely false."

The Blue House explained, "The 9.1 million won was spent on approximately 90 locations such as Blue House visitors, the Chunghwagwan press center, restaurants, event venues, meeting rooms, and entrances to various offices, purchasing approximately 5.5 million won worth of thermometers placed from late January to February, about 3.2 million won worth of hand sanitizers, and about 400,000 won worth of other preventive consumables." It added, "For reference, the Blue House conducts disinfection and safety management of visitors and various facilities throughout the year."

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