Minsaeng Party on Daegu·Gyeongbuk Special Disaster Area Declaration... "Late but Relieved"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 15th, the Minsheng Party stated regarding President Moon Jae-in's declaration of Daegu and Gyeongbuk (TK) as special disaster areas in relation to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) situation, "Daegu and Gyeongbuk have long been hit hard by COVID-19, and livelihoods have entered a paralysis state," adding, "Although late, it is fortunate that they have been declared special disaster areas."

Kim Jeong-hyun, spokesperson for the Minsheng Party, said in a commentary on the same day, "Moreover, it is regrettable that nearly a month has passed since Daegu and Gyeongbuk entered a state of local infection due to Shincheonji, causing psychological double hardships such as the expression 'Daegu incident' to emerge."

Spokesperson Kim stated, "The relevant authorities should prioritize swiftly stabilizing livelihoods above all else and mobilize all administrative power."

Spokesperson Kim also said, "We hope that the residents of Daegu and Gyeongbuk break free from feelings of isolation and stay strong to overcome this crisis well."

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