Gwangju Mayor Lee Yong-seop and Members of Parliament Issue Joint Appeal for 'Overcoming COVID-19'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Lee Yong-seop, Mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City, along with National Assembly members Song Gap-seok, Yoon Young-duk, Lee Byung-hoon, Yang Hyang-ja, Jo Oh-seop, Lee Hyung-seok, Lee Yong-bin, Min Hyung-bae, Kim Yong-jip, Chairperson of Gwangju City Council, and all city council members, as well as Jang Hwi-guk, Superintendent of Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education, issued an appeal for participation and solidarity to ensure the safety of the Gwangju community.

In their appeal on the 2nd, they said, "Please join the 'Overcome COVID-19 Together Movement.'"

First, they stated, "Since the 12th of last month, when infections began to resurge, 172 cases have occurred, indicating a very serious situation," and added, "Among the 172 cases, 19 have unknown infection routes, and the number of confirmed cases with unidentified sources of infection is increasing."

They continued, "Moreover, some confirmed patients have lied about their movement paths or concealed their attendance at rallies in Seoul, and some churches have blatantly violated the mandatory prohibition on gatherings, engaging in acts that threaten the community," emphasizing, "If such incidents occur, COVID-19 cannot be contained."

They urged, "Please comply with quarantine rules such as wearing masks, washing hands, and social distancing, and strictly follow administrative orders including mandatory testing and prohibition of gatherings," appealing, "Active cooperation in epidemiological investigations is crucial if infected with COVID-19."

They also stressed, "We must overcome the COVID-19 crisis together and live together," and added, "Medical personnel who are exhausted need helping hands, and the pain of small business owners facing difficulties must be shared."

They further requested, "Doctors, nurses, clinical pathologists, nursing assistants, and caregivers are asked to support the Emergency Medical Support Team," and said, "Landlords are encouraged to consider the Good Rent Reduction Movement, and businesspeople are urged to resolve disputes between contractors and contractees, landlords and tenants caused by COVID-19 in a spirit of coexistence."

Finally, they added, "Gwangju has overcome difficulties with the spirit of sharing and solidarity every time there was a crisis," and urged, "Please once again demonstrate the power of the Gwangju community shown in May 1980."

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