Minister of Science and ICT Urges Strengthening Quarantine Measures, Saying "We Wisely Stabilized COVID-19 Earlier This Year"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] "We have experience in wisely stabilizing the COVID-19 situation earlier this year."

Amid the nationwide spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), Choi Ki-young, Minister of Science and ICT, held an emergency quarantine countermeasure meeting on the 1st with 70 organizations including affiliated and subordinate institutions related to science and information communication, and the three major telecommunications companies, urging them to strengthen their own quarantine measures.

During the video conference, Minister Choi checked the response status of each organization to ensure that related institutions maintain essential functions and prevent cluster infections even in the COVID-19 crisis situation, and listened to their suggestions.

He stated, "COVID-19 is showing a very serious nationwide spread," and emphasized, "Strengthening self-quarantine is a necessary and natural measure to protect valuable employees, their families, and ultimately the public." He continued, "We have experience in wisely stabilizing the COVID-19 situation earlier this year," and urged, "I hope each organization actively discovers ways to contribute in light of their roles and responsibilities and do their best to help the nation overcome COVID-19."

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