Seodaemun-gu, Proactive Measures in Preparation for Social Distancing Level 3 Upgrade

District Mayor Mun Seok-jin Holds Emergency Meeting to Prepare Preemptive Measures

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) held an emergency meeting on the afternoon of the 24th at the district office's planning situation room with executive staff in attendance to discuss measures in preparation for the escalation to Level 3 social distancing amid the nationwide resurgence of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

This strategy meeting was conducted in a format where department heads reported on measures by their respective departments.

Regarding the COVID-19 emergency economic and daily quarantine measures, the meeting focused on ▲control measures for the district office building and community service centers ▲quarantine management of welfare facilities for the elderly, children, and disabled, as well as public sports facilities ▲strengthening quarantine management related to school meals ▲special inspections and guidance inspections following the administrative order banning gatherings at religious facilities ▲on-site inspection plans for high-risk group infection facilities.

Seodaemun-gu plans to establish more detailed plans on how to designate essential personnel for COVID-19 response and public service duties as public institutions will also implement work-from-home policies upon the announcement of Level 3 social distancing.

To ensure the district office’s functions are maintained during emergencies, response plans for each situation such as disaster management, traffic administration, and emergency repairs will also be prepared.

Mayor Moon Seok-jin, who presided over the meeting, stated, “It would be best if the unprecedented situation of Level 3 social distancing does not occur, but if unavoidable, proactive preparation is necessary,” and instructed, “Even if all staff work from home, essential personnel related to public service duties such as operating screening clinics will be effectively assigned to ensure no gaps.”

In particular, Mayor Moon emphasized, “The most fundamental responsibility of local governments is to protect the safety of residents,” and urged, “We will devote all efforts to the health and lives of the residents.”

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