Prime Minister Jeong Urges "Withdraw the Gaecheonjeol Rally Even Now"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on the 16th reiterated his firm stance on strict measures, urging conservative groups to "withdraw their plans for the National Foundation Day rally even now."

At the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting on COVID-19 held at the Government Seoul Office, Prime Minister Chung said, "If the rally is forcibly held, the government will respond firmly according to laws and principles to protect the lives and safety of the people."

He pointed out, "Despite the fact that the Liberation Day rally became a catalyst for the resurgence of COVID-19, resulting in costly social consequences, some groups continue to insist on holding the National Foundation Day rally. This is truly difficult to understand."

Regarding the recent daily confirmed cases hovering around 100, Prime Minister Chung mentioned, "While this is certainly a positive sign, it is still too early to be complacent as hidden dangers such as small-scale cluster infections and silent spreaders lurk nearby."

He also stated, "The progression of COVID-19 reminds us of the Spanish flu 100 years ago," adding, "At that time, without vaccines or treatments, the only defense was masks, and the current situation is no different," urging compliance with preventive measures such as wearing masks.

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