Kim Mikyung, Eunpyeong District Mayor, Issues Public Appeal for Compliance with COVID-19 Prevention Measures

Strict Adherence to Quarantine Rules Amid COVID-19 Third Wave, Request to Refrain from Year-End and New Year Gatherings...Message to Overcome Crisis Together Through Solidarity and Cooperation

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Kim Mikyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong District, issued an appeal to the residents of Eunpyeong on the 4th to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the winter season, once again emphasizing the importance of practicing social distancing and adhering to infection prevention guidelines.

In her appeal to the residents, Mayor Kim expressed concern, stating, “Due to the recent rapid spread of COVID-19, about 390 confirmed cases have occurred in Eunpyeong District, and the third wave has become a reality. With the colder weather, indoor activities have increased, and frequent gatherings have heightened the risk of infection spread.”

She also expressed gratitude to the residents, saying, “Despite the COVID-19 situation that has lasted for over a year, our community has united by sharing homemade masks with neighbors and actively participating in good consumption campaigns to support local businesses, showing the ‘conviction’ that we can overcome this disaster.”

Mayor Kim urged, “The most effective vaccine to protect myself and my neighbors from infection is prevention. Please make handwashing a habit after going out, and check your temperature once a day to become the main agent of quarantine yourself.”

She continued, “As the third wave begins, Eunpyeong District will do its best to protect the safety and daily lives of residents. To ensure that the sacrifices and efforts so far are not in vain, I appeal to everyone to unite, pause, and actively comply with quarantine rules to demonstrate a higher level of solidarity.”

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The following is the full text of the appeal delivered by Kim Mikyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong District.

Appeal to the Residents of Eunpyeong District

Dear respected residents of Eunpyeong District,

This year has been very difficult due to COVID-19. I would like to once again thank all residents for your patience and cooperation, which have helped us overcome this situation so far.

Also, I want to express my appreciation to the students who safely took the college entrance exam despite the impact of COVID-19 and to their parents for their efforts.

It has been about nine months since the first confirmed case occurred in our district on February 24. During this time, approximately 390 confirmed cases have been reported in Eunpyeong District, and about 800 people are under self-quarantine managed by the district, which is also a burden on district administration.

Since the end of November, about 500 confirmed cases have been reported nationwide daily, and concerns about the third wave of COVID-19 have now become a reality.

With the colder weather, indoor activities are increasing, and year-end and New Year gatherings are expected to surge, further increasing the risk of infection spread.

How we endure this period can affect the future of our beloved families and children, so I earnestly appeal to all residents to strictly follow daily quarantine guidelines.

Above all, please make mask-wearing a daily habit, wash your hands after going out, and check your temperature once a day to become the main agent of quarantine yourself.

During these difficult times, our community has united by sharing homemade masks with neighbors, voluntarily reducing rent, and participating in good consumption campaigns to support local businesses. You have shown the “conviction” that we can overcome this disaster through solidarity and cooperation.

As the third wave begins, please demonstrate an even higher level of solidarity.

To ensure that the sacrifices and efforts so far are not in vain, I ask everyone once again to unite, pause, and comply with the guidelines.

All public officials of Eunpyeong District, including myself, will do our best until COVID-19 ends and we return to normal daily life.

We will definitely overcome this!

Let’s get through this warm year-end together!

Thank you.

December 4, 2020

Mayor of Eunpyeong District Kim Mikyung

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