President Moon: "Strict Legal Measures Must Follow Quarantine Violations"

31st Cabinet Meeting Urges Compliance with Mandatory Quarantine for Overseas Arrivals... "A Small Hole Can Collapse a Dyke"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in emphasized on the 31st at the Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House regarding the issue of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), "Stronger measures and thorough control are necessary for the increasing overseas inflow," and added, "It is important that the mandatory 2-week quarantine for overseas arrivals starting tomorrow is strictly observed."

President Moon pointed out, "If quarantine measures are violated, firm and strong legal actions must follow to protect community safety. Even a small hole can break a dam."

Furthermore, President Moon stated, "It has become inevitable to further postpone the school opening." He said, "Although the situation is gradually calming down, there is still a long way to go before entering a definite stabilization phase."

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President Moon explained, "Although the academic schedule will be disrupted and not only students' learning will be affected but also the burden on parents for childcare will increase, this decision reflects the will of the majority of the public, including experts and parents, to protect children from infectious diseases and prevent regional spread."

Regarding the emergency disaster relief fund payment, President Moon said, "In the second supplementary budget, to minimize national debt, the government's painful expenditure restructuring is inevitable," and instructed, "All ministries should take the lead and actively participate so that government budgets can be primarily used to overcome the economic crisis."

President Moon presided over the Cabinet meeting at the Blue House for the first time in 42 days since February 18, repeatedly emphasizing the importance of ▲quarantine ▲economy ▲international cooperation. He said, "The education authorities are preparing for online school openings while delaying students' return to school, and I hope preparations are made thoroughly with teachers so that it proceeds as smoothly as possible," adding, "Please prepare meticulously and without gaps so that disparities in online education environments such as computers and mobile devices do not lead to educational disparities among students."

Additionally, President Moon explained, "We have taken emergency financial measures worth 100 trillion won to alleviate the financial difficulties of small business owners and self-employed individuals and to prevent companies from collapsing due to COVID-19. The decision to provide emergency disaster relief funds was made to share and support the difficulties of the people who are overcoming the crisis together through quarantine measures."

President Moon also mentioned the importance of international cooperation to overcome COVID-19. He said, "Our government's consistent position that the essential flow of economic exchanges between countries must be maintained has been formalized as the G20 stance," and added, "This means that global leadership for the recovery of the world economy has begun to operate."

President Moon stated, "Our quarantine system, experience, clinical data, diagnostic kits, and excellent quarantine supplies are recognized worldwide," and said, "The status of Made in Korea has been further elevated. I hope we share our assets with the international community and contribute to joint international responses beyond domestic measures."

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