Suncheon City Joins the '#Deokbune Challenge' to Overcome COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Heo Seok, mayor of Suncheon, along with Suncheon City Hall officials, participated on the 29th in the national public participation campaign "Thanks to Challenge," which expresses respect and gratitude to medical staff nationwide who have dedicated themselves to COVID-19 treatment.

The attendees conveyed their gratitude through sign language gestures symbolizing "respect" for medical staff and "pride" in standing with these heroic healthcare workers. They cheered, "Thank you to all medical staff who have fought against COVID-19 and worked hard to overcome the crisis." and "Cheer up Suncheon! Cheer up Republic of Korea!" to encourage the medical personnel.

The officials participating in the campaign said, "Although we also play a role in COVID-19 prevention, it is heartbreaking to think of the medical staff who are caring for patients without being able to be with their families during the May Family Month holidays," expressing their gratitude.

Mayor Heo Seok of Suncheon said, "I extend infinite gratitude to the heroes of the Republic of Korea who have dedicated themselves on the front lines of COVID-19 across the country for over 100 days since the first patient occurred," and added, "We will do our best to protect our citizens from COVID-19."

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