Moon Seong-hyeok, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, "COVID-19 Spread Very Serious... Must Minimize Work Disruptions"

Moon Sung-hyuk, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, is speaking at a meeting with fisheries organizations to respond to COVID-19 held on the afternoon of the 9th at the Government Complex Sejong in Sejong City.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Joo Sang-don] Moon Seong-hyeok, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, urged on the 12th regarding the recent consecutive confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries employees, saying, "Although this is an emergency situation, there should be no disruption to our work performance."

On the same day, Minister Moon posted on his Facebook, "As the minister responsible for the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, I am taking the current situation very seriously," and added, "I deeply apologize for causing anxiety and concern in the local community due to this."

He instructed employees to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and minimize work gaps. Minister Moon stated, "We will continue to closely cooperate with health authorities to prevent further spread of COVID-19 by conducting regular disinfection and testing all employees," and requested, "Please actively cooperate with the strong quarantine measures of the health authorities."

He continued, "Employees working from home should use the government remote work support system to ensure that work proceeds normally," emphasizing, "Especially, supporting the marine and fisheries industry, which is struggling due to COVID-19, and resolving difficulties cannot be neglected even for a moment. Please prioritize and handle these matters above all else."

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