Prime Minister Jeong: "You Can Take Pride in Quarantine Achievements... The War Is Not Over"

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun is speaking at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters meeting for COVID-19 response held on the 4th 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 said on the 4th, "We can all take pride in achieving such quarantine results while adhering to the principles of democracy, openness, and transparency."

On the same day, Prime Minister Chung presided over the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting for COVID-19 response held at the Government Seoul Office and stated regarding the transition to daily quarantine, "The medical staff, volunteers, public officials, and all citizens on the front lines are heroes."

The government announced the day before that it would end social distancing measures that had been in place since March 22 and transition to daily quarantine starting from the 6th. In the afternoon, a phased school reopening plan is also scheduled to be announced.

Prime Minister Chung emphasized, "However, the war against COVID-19 is not over, nor can it be ended in a short period," adding, "Now, we face the task of accepting COVID-19 and creating a new daily life that coexists with it."

He continued, "Honestly, as the head of the CDSCH responsible for quarantine, I feel fear, and it is not only hope," pointing out, "We are currently close to the most ideal level of control."

Furthermore, he said, "As the risk increases going forward, there is a possibility of more confirmed cases than during social distancing," and promised, "I and the quarantine authorities will do our best for quarantine as we have so far."

He added, "We will prioritize school quarantine at the highest level, strengthen monitoring, and adjust the intensity of distancing or take necessary measures whenever risk signals arise."

Finally, Prime Minister Chung said, "The success of distancing in daily life depends on the cooperation of the people," and urged, "Do not be complacent and make it a habit to comply with daily distancing guidelines such as wearing masks and washing hands."

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