Joo Ho-young: "The 'Level 3 Social Distancing' Should Be Implemented Soon"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the United Future Party, urged President Moon Jae-in on the 25th to implement a preemptive 3-step social distancing measure.

After the floor countermeasure meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Joo told reporters, "If it is an unavoidable path, accepting it early is the way to minimize damage," adding, "Isn't the implementation of 3-step distancing inevitable in the near future?"

In his opening remarks, Joo also stated, "In a situation where the president himself recognizes it as a critical time and takes the situation seriously, I hope he does not hesitate or waver and miss the opportunity to take preemptive measures for quarantine."

Joo said, "If President Moon or the political circles delay the decision anticipating aftereffects or difficulties, a much more unfortunate and serious situation could arise," and added, "Do not make quarantine measures based on political judgment, but listen to experts' opinions."

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