Ahn Cheol-soo: "Moon Administration Does Not Take Responsibility for COVID-19 Crisis"

"All Information Must Be Disclosed Transparently"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, criticized the Moon Jae-in administration on the 1st, saying, “Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the government has not taken responsibility for anything,” and added, “If they do not want to take responsibility, they should not be in politics.”

On the same day, through a statement at Yi Sun-sin Square in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, marking the start of the “Thousand-ri National Trek of Hope and Unity,” Ahn said, “Is the government prepared to take responsibility for the results of the current quarantine measures?”

He pointed out, “I remember the government’s belated excuses. If it were not for the excellent medical staff and healthcare system, we would have faced a dizzying worst-case scenario,” and criticized, “The manipulation of graphs to make it appear as if the number of confirmed cases is decreasing, and the continuous self-congratulatory news seem less like goodwill and more like deception and showing off.”

He continued, “Although confirmed cases from abroad are being discovered daily, the border gates remain wide open,” and added, “Medical staff on the ground pleaded for the situation not to worsen any further, and belatedly, the government announced a two-week self-quarantine for all arrivals.”

Ahn emphasized, “There is something politics must do: truth and responsibility,” and said, “Even if the truth is uncomfortable and not hopeful, politicians must speak the truth. They must do so without considering political gains or losses and personal interests.”

Ahn stated, “The government must disclose all information transparently,” and added, “They should inform the public of objective facts and forecasts about COVID-19 and seek their understanding. Future budget allocations must also be transparently disclosed to the public.”

Ahn said, “No matter what difficulties arise in the April 15 general election, we will overcome them and realize politics of hope and unity that harnesses the positive energy of our people,” and added, “While trekking across the country, I will read the hearts of each citizen I meet and listen to their words, finding ways together with the people. Even if politics is incompetent and the government is incapable, with the wise people we have, we will overcome this crisis.”

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