At Daegu City Executive Meeting, Mayor Kwon Young-jin Lowers Head: "Let's Pay More Attention to Details"

Order for 'Proactive Response' at Blind Spots in Quarantine
Emphasis on 'QR Code Utilization' Preparation for Gathering Facilities

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] "The quarantine authorities continue to be in a situation where they are chasing after the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) rather than responding proactively."

At the expanded executive meeting of Daegu City held via video conference on the morning of the 1st, Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin addressed some criticisms regarding the 'economic quarantine' focused on protecting small business owners, urging proactive measures by identifying previously overlooked blind spots.

Mayor Kwon said, "'The devil is in the details,' so let this be an opportunity to reflect on whether there were any detailed aspects we neglected in carrying out our duties or if we failed to fully understand the citizens' feelings." He then urged self-reflection and asked, "Please have the executives comfort the staff who have endured hardships and suffered mental stress due to various criticisms."

He continued, pointing out, "Places where foreign workers reside are also vulnerable areas, and proactive measures have still not been taken." He added, "Goshiwons, as well as daycare centers, senior centers, and welfare centers that will open in the future, are vulnerable facilities where quarantine is not being properly enforced," urging active responses.

He emphasized, "Daegu City is already conducting a pilot project, but we need to prepare now for the use of QR codes to manage contacts related to COVID-19 cases when they occur in places where unspecified large numbers of people gather." This pointed out the inevitable gap between the end of the government’s ban on gatherings at clubs and coin karaoke rooms at midnight on the 7th and the nationwide implementation of QR codes by the government.

Following economic quarantine, Mayor Kwon also mentioned psychological quarantine, saying, "As we enter June, the month of national defense and veterans, all veterans' events are being scaled down, but we must all come together to express warm gratitude, comfort, and encouragement to patriots and veterans' families."

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