President Moon and Prime Minister Chung's Final Weekly Meeting This Year... "This Week Is the Biggest Challenge for Quarantine"

President Moon Jae-in attending the expanded National Economic Advisory Council meeting on the '2021 Economic Policy Direction Report' held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 17th, together with Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun and Lee Nak-yon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] President Moon Jae-in and Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun held their weekly meeting at the Blue House on the 28th to review the response situation to the third wave of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The Office for Government Policy Coordination stated that President Moon and Prime Minister Chung exchanged opinions on key issues such as securing vaccines and treatments, and customized damage support.

At the meeting, President Moon urged, "Since this week is the most critical moment for quarantine, I ask the people and the government to unite their will and strive to block the spread of COVID-19."

Regarding customized damage support, he also said, "Please prepare thoroughly so that support can be provided as soon as possible to help the people who are experiencing difficulties, even if only a little."

Prime Minister Chung mentioned, "We will block the spread as much as possible through the flawless implementation of special quarantine measures for the year-end and New Year holidays."

He added, "With active cooperation from the private sector and government efforts, the supply and demand situation of hospital beds, including those dedicated to severe patients, is rapidly improving."

This year, President Moon and Prime Minister Chung have held a total of 36 weekly meetings up to this day, which is 13 more than the 23 meetings held last year.

An official from the Office for Government Policy Coordination said, "Through the weekly meetings, we exchanged opinions on various agendas including quarantine, economy, public safety, and regional conflicts," and "through this, we achieved the success of K-quarantine and contributed to alleviating the difficulties of the people by preparing supplementary budgets and providing disaster relief funds."

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