Prime Minister Jeong: "School Opening as Scheduled... 3rd Year High School Students to Attend on the 20th"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun stated on the 17th regarding the postponed school attendance schedule for students due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) situation, "It will proceed as planned," adding, "High school seniors (Grade 12) will go to school on the 20th."

Prime Minister Chung appeared on 'KBS Sunday Diagnosis' that day and said, "High school seniors have entrance exam issues," explaining the decision.

According to the original schedule, Grade 12 students will attend school on the 20th, Grade 11, Grade 9, Grades 1?2 in elementary school, and kindergarteners on the 27th, Grade 10, Grade 8, Grades 3?4 in elementary school on June 3rd, and Grade 7 and Grades 5?6 in elementary school on June 8th.

Prime Minister Chung said, "Fortunately, the number of confirmed cases originating from Itaewon clubs is stabilizing, but if an unexpected situation occurs, we have no choice but to respond swiftly."

Regarding the criticism that the timing of the transition to daily quarantine measures was premature, Prime Minister Chung responded, "We cannot continue to sacrifice the economy," and added, "I believe the timing was appropriate."

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