Jung Sye-kyun "Condemn Attempt to Hold Rally on Hangul Day... Will Take All Measures"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun

[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun stated on Hangul Day, the 9th, "I cannot help but deplore that some groups are attempting to hold gatherings that threaten the safety of the community during a national disaster situation."

At the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters meeting held at Seoul City Hall that day, Prime Minister Chung said, "We must remember that the flames of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus infection) resurgence ignited by the Liberation Day rally 50 days ago have not yet been extinguished."

He emphasized a tough stance on the Hangul Day rally, saying, "As the government responsible for the lives and safety of the people, we have no choice but to take all necessary measures to prevent such incidents from recurring."

Regarding the quarantine situation, he explained, "The number of domestic confirmed cases fluctuates between the 40s and 90s per day, making it difficult to enter a stable phase," and added, "Especially, risks remain as group infections have occurred due to the Chuseok holiday aftermath."

Prime Minister Chung said, "The risk level in the metropolitan area is still high. We must completely suppress the spread in the metropolitan area to enter a definite stable phase," and urged, "We must never let our guard down until this holiday period ends."

He also stated, "We will discuss the adjustment plan for social distancing to be applied from next week after the special quarantine period ends at today's meeting," and added, "Rather than a uniform step adjustment, we will carefully consider the characteristics by region, industry, and facility to focus on effectiveness."

He continued, "Based on today's discussion, we will observe the situation for a day or two more and make a final decision at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters meeting on the 11th."

Additionally, regarding the African swine fever outbreak in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, Prime Minister Chung urged, "The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs should thoroughly implement initial quarantine measures according to the manual, including preventive culling and temporary movement suspension orders."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.