Cheong, on criticism linking vaccine distribution to 'by-elections': "It's close to a conspiracy theory"

Opposition Eyes Possible Link Between By-Elections and Vaccine Distribution Timing... Cheong "Should the Government Stand Idle in a Crisis?"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House rebutted opposition parties' claims that the timing of the distribution of the 'novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)' vaccine is linked to the by-elections in April next year, calling it close to a conspiracy theory.

A senior Blue House official, meeting with reporters on the 17th, said, "If the opposition party claims that, I want to ask if even eating and sleeping are for the April by-elections," adding, "I think it is closer to a conspiracy theory than a logical argument. If the livelihood economy is for the by-elections, should the government just stand by in a crisis situation?"

Earlier, President Moon Jae-in emphasized at the '2021 Economic Policy Direction Report' event held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Conference Hall that "the distribution of vaccines must be promoted with speed, and support for industries and groups affected by the resurgence of COVID-19 must also prioritize promptness as a matter of life."

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