Yoo Seung-min: "President Moon Guilty of Neglect of Duty... Failed to Secure COVID-19 Vaccines Early"

"Secure as quickly as possible in various types and report to the public"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Former People Power Party lawmaker Yoo Seung-min criticized on the 10th, saying, "President Moon Jae-in committed the crimes of incompetence and dereliction of duty by failing to secure COVID-19 vaccines early," and added, "While other countries' governments secured vaccines early and are about to start vaccinations soon, we are uncertain even about when vaccinations will begin."

On the same day, Yoo said on Facebook, "The 10 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines, the only contract our government has made, are 'scheduled to be introduced gradually from February to March,' but since Phase 3 clinical trials are not yet complete, it is highly likely that approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will not be obtained within this year," and added, "In the case of Pfizer and Moderna, even in the best scenario, it could be the second half of next year, and if delayed, it might extend to 2022."

Yoo pointed out, "The government's announcement as if vaccinations for 44 million people will start from February to March next year is a lie deceiving the public," and said, "Now, belatedly entering into contracts, Pfizer and Moderna have no supply, and AstraZeneca has not yet received approval, creating a disastrous situation."

Yoo stated, "From now on, put aside issues like the Corruption Investigation Office or carbon neutrality, and secure vaccines as quickly as possible, in various types, and in sufficient quantities, then report to the public," and urged, "Reestablish the early vaccine procurement plan, report it to the public, and the government should make every effort to follow through with the plan."

Yoo emphasized, "Every citizen should be clearly guaranteed the freedom to choose whether to receive vaccination and, if so, which pharmaceutical company's vaccine to receive," and said, "Citizens who wish should be able to receive Pfizer or Moderna vaccines."

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