Jin Joong-kwon: "South Korea's COVID-19 Response Is Not the Time for Self-Congratulation"

"Removing Daegu Shows Little Difference from Japan"

Jin Joong-kwon, former professor at Dongyang University / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized on the 5th regarding the domestic spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), saying, "Now is not the time for self-congratulation."

On that day, Jin posted on his Facebook, stating, "If you remove Daegu, there is not much difference between Japan and our country."

He continued, "Japan also endured like that for a while but showed signs of a massive outbreak within a few months," and pointed out, "There is no guarantee that rapid testing will block the virus 100%."

He also said, "Nightclubs are more worrisome than churches," adding, "It is the same in other countries, but especially in Japan, it is presumed that young people who show no symptoms are actively spreading the virus."

He then noted, "Indoor performance venues such as live bars are appearing as clusters," and criticized, "In the case of middle-aged people, especially the ajusshis who have been to room salons, they all keep their mouths shut, making tracking difficult."

He emphasized, "People must continue to be cautious in crowded places, enclosed spaces, and close contact."

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