Jinyoung, Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, "Will respond with a zero-tolerance policy for violations of quarantine guidelines"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] As the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) related to Seoul Sarang Jeil Church and the Gwanghwamun rallies is rapidly increasing, the government has decided to strictly respond under the principle of zero tolerance, considering acts that deliberately obstruct quarantine activities as serious crimes threatening public safety.

On the 21st, Minister of the Interior and Safety Jin Young said in a COVID-19 related statement, "If various illegal rallies or violations of quarantine guidelines continue, the damage will fall on the many law-abiding citizens who comply with the quarantine guidelines," and urged, "The police should firmly respond to illegal acts that could cause the spread of COVID-19."

He also emphasized, "Measures to protect the lives and safety of the people must be swiftly enforced according to laws and principles," and "We will apply the zero tolerance principle and take strict action against illegal acts."

He ordered local governments to carry out quarantine activities to block community infections. Minister Jin requested, "Measures to prevent the spread within the region, such as securing data necessary for self-quarantine of suspected cases and epidemiological investigations, must be implemented promptly," and "Please boldly fulfill the responsibilities and roles of local government heads according to the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act."

Addressing the public, he said, "We are now standing at a crisis. Everyone must unite to overcome this difficulty," and urged, "Citizens, please actively cooperate with the quarantine activities of the central government and local governments."

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