US Ambassador Harris and Others, "Thank You Jeonbuk Province for Supporting Quarantine Supplies!"

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Gominhyung] Harris, the US Ambassador to Korea, and others expressed their gratitude to Jeonbuk Province for supporting quarantine supplies to sister cities in the US that have been affected by COVID-19.

Harry Harris, the US Ambassador to Korea, and Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington State, reportedly sent a letter of thanks to Jeonbuk on the 14th for providing quarantine supplies to their sister cities (Washington State and New Jersey).

Last month, as COVID-19 infections surged in the US, the province sent letters of consolation along with 1,200 protective suits and 14,000 pairs of medical gloves to the two sister cities.

With the demand for quarantine supplies in the US skyrocketing and supply shortages ongoing, this was done to assist medical staff and quarantine workers on the front lines battling COVID-19 locally, while also maintaining ongoing friendly relations.

It was reported that with the help of the US Embassy in Korea, air shipping and customs clearance procedures in the US were expedited during the delivery process.

A provincial official said, “Although it is a difficult time to promote international exchanges due to the COVID-19 crisis, we will strive to maintain friendly relations by supporting overseas sister cities that are facing hardships.”

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