Prime Minister Jeong Marks 100 Days in Office: "Full Effort to Revive the Economy"

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, marking his 100th day in office, is speaking at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters meeting on COVID-19 response held on the 22nd at the Seoul Situation Center of the Central Disaster and Safety Situation Room in the Government Seoul Office Building, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, marking his 100th day in office, stated, "I will devote all efforts to reviving the economy."

On the 22nd, through Facebook, Prime Minister Chung said, "I will lead labor-management cooperation to protect jobs and further strengthen employment and social safety nets," adding, "I will dedicate myself to becoming the 'government that empowers the people,' as I promised at my inauguration."

Prime Minister Chung reflected, "The past 100 days have been hectic due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that swept like a whirlwind right after my inauguration."

He continued, "Looking back, the past 100 days have been a 'time of learning' for me," and wrote, "I learned hope from the people who did not let go of the bonds of consideration and solidarity even in difficult circumstances."

He also added, "I learned dedication from the medical staff, quarantine workers, and volunteers who sweat on the front lines," and "I learned passion from the public officials who fulfilled their duties for the country and the people despite experiencing an unprecedented crisis."

Recalling the time he stayed in Daegu when the COVID-19 situation was severe, Prime Minister Chung said, "The metropolitan city of Daegu seemed to have come to a halt. There were many nights I could not sleep watching the citizens and medical staff of the city and province fighting a daily battle," and evaluated, "The residents of Daegu and Gyeongbuk, who were more wounded than anyone and went through the hardest times, showed order and composure even during the most unstable period of mask supply. The dignity of Daegu and the resilience of Gyeongbuk became an opportunity to strengthen the resolve to overcome COVID-19."

In conclusion, Prime Minister Chung emphasized, "Today, I reaffirm my determination," and promised, "I will make every effort to ensure that the seeds of hope, dedication, and passion taught to me bear fruit." He also pledged, "I will surely restore the daily lives of the people through flawless quarantine measures."

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