Governor Lee Cheol-woo of Gyeongbuk Expresses Gratitude Saying "I Felt the Existence of the Nation" in Front of President Moon (Comprehensive)

President Moon Jae-in's Visit to Gumi, Asked About COVID-19 Response Impressions... Lee Cheol-woo of the United Future Party Expresses Gratitude to Central Government

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk Province affiliated with the United Future Party, said on the 1st during a meeting with President Moon Jae-in, "This time, I felt that the nation and the government truly exist," according to the Blue House.

Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for the Blue House, explained on the 1st that when President Moon visited the Gumi Industrial Complex and was asked to share his thoughts regarding the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), Governor Lee made this remark.

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Governor Lee expressed gratitude to the central government, explaining that the mask shortage issue was resolved through cloth masks and that patients from the Daegu area were accommodated in Gyeongbuk.

Earlier, President Moon evaluated, "Gyeongbuk was a region of great concern during the COVID-19 phase, but it quickly calmed down."

President Moon emphasized that the key to overcoming COVID-19 lies in employment and jobs, and that promptly addressing the difficulties faced by companies on the ground is essential to overcoming the crisis. He stated, "When the government and companies actively cooperate, the current crisis can become an opportunity."

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