Gyeongnam Province Launches Working Group to Prepare for 'Post-COVID' Era... 19 Experts Participate

Governor Kim Kyung-soo "Predicting Changes in Our Lives and Considering the Role of Local Governments"

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] Gyeongsangnam-do held the first meeting of the 'Post-Corona Working Group' on the 22nd, with experts from various fields participating.

The Post-Corona Working Group is a forum established to proactively respond to the major economic, political, social, and cultural changes expected after the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). The members analyze the specific impacts of COVID-19 to support the province in preparing for the post-corona era and formulating related measures in advance.

As COVID-19 has widespread effects across various sectors, 19 experts from diverse fields, including university professors and company representatives, participate. The group operates through four subcommittees: General Affairs, Social Change, National Administration, and Economy & Industry, with plans to appoint additional members if necessary in the future.

Kim Kyung-soo, Governor of Gyeongsangnam-do, emphasized, "The world before and after COVID-19 will be completely different," adding, "We must predict and analyze changes in new ways of life and proactively prepare so that residents do not experience inconvenience."

He continued, "Crises always come with opportunities, and we must use the COVID-19 crisis as a chance to transform the constitution of the Republic of Korea," and said, "Since we have gathered experts from various fields, I hope that through the working group, practical discussions will take place not only on the economy and industry but also on overall social changes and proactive administrative responses."

Meanwhile, separately from the working group, the province has established and is operating the 'Gyeongsangnam-do COVID-19 Overcoming Livelihood and Economic Countermeasures Headquarters.' While the working group consists of external experts, the Livelihood and Economic Countermeasures Headquarters is led by the governor and composed of senior provincial officials, checking the damage caused by COVID-19 and preparing support measures.

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