President Moon: "No Tolerance Expected for Acts Disrupting Quarantine Measures"

"Illegal Gatherings and Fake News Still Rampant"
"Strong Measures Against Quarantine Obstruction" Warning

President Moon Jae-in is speaking at the video Cabinet meeting held at the Yeomin Hall of the Blue House on the morning of the 22nd.

President Moon Jae-in expressed gratitude to the citizens who actively participated in quarantine efforts as the number of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 remained in double digits for three consecutive days on the 22nd. However, he also urged, "There is still a long way to go, and under no circumstances should we lower our guard."

Presiding over the 48th Cabinet meeting via video at the Blue House that day, President Moon stated in his opening remarks, "Illegal gatherings that caused the crisis of COVID-19 resurgence are being planned again, and fake news that undermines quarantine efforts is still rampant." He warned, "We will take strong measures against any acts that disrupt quarantine efforts and nullify the hard work of the people who are united in fighting the pandemic."

President Moon emphasized, "We must not defend antisocial crimes that endanger the well-being of the community and destroy the lives of neighbors under the name of 'freedom of assembly' and 'freedom of expression.'" He repeatedly requested, "If there are those planning to forcibly hold illegal gatherings, I earnestly ask you to refrain."

He added, "If our society is put at risk again, no tolerance can be expected," and promised, "The government will fulfill its duty to protect the people."

Furthermore, President Moon said, "If the 4th supplementary budget passes in the National Assembly today, the government will immediately begin execution so that most of the livelihood support can be completed before Chuseok."

Through this supplementary budget, President Moon hoped, "We can alleviate the difficulties of the people struggling due to COVID-19 as soon as possible," and said, "I look forward to the 4th supplementary budget being approved by the National Assembly today."

President Moon also requested special attention and consideration for face-to-face workers who perform essential labor during the COVID-19 era.

He mentioned workers in fields such as healthcare, caregiving, delivery, sanitation, logistics, manufacturing, construction, and telecommunications, saying, "Despite the vulnerable environment to COVID-19, someone must risk danger to maintain their current positions."

President Moon emphasized, "I ask all government ministries to pay special attention and care to essential workers who are most exposed to the risk of COVID-19 infection and who face low wages and unstable employment conditions in harsh working environments."

Meanwhile, as the spread of COVID-19 slows, the number of new confirmed cases on the 22nd was recorded in the 60s.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) announced that as of midnight that day, 61 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were added, bringing the total to 23,106. This marked the third consecutive day of double-digit new cases following 82 on the 20th and 70 the previous day, with the number of confirmed cases continuing to decline.

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