People Power Party Demands 'Urgent Vaccine Inquiry' from Democratic Party

Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, is attending the party strategy meeting held at the National Assembly on the 29th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 29th, the People Power Party demanded an emergency parliamentary inquiry from the Democratic Party of Korea regarding the securing of COVID-19 vaccines.

Joo Ho-young, the floor leader of the People Power Party, said at the party's floor strategy meeting held at the National Assembly that "President Moon Jae-in said yesterday that the first (vaccine) inoculation could start in February, but Jeong Eun-kyeong, the head of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, said it could vary depending on the situation, so the public is wondering when the vaccines will be procured and when immunity will be possible." He added, "We propose to the Democratic Party to hold an emergency parliamentary inquiry during this extraordinary session of the National Assembly to resolve these doubts and confirm the transparent administration the government has claimed."

Floor leader Joo said, "We hope responsible government officials come forward and clearly explain how the vaccines have been contracted, procured, and supplied," adding, "We will ensure that the emergency parliamentary inquiry is held during the remaining schedule of the extraordinary session until January 8."

Joo also stated, "Experts agree that the end of COVID-19 depends solely on early vaccine procurement and herd immunity," and said, "(The People Power Party) has expressed concerns about problems and delays in vaccine supply due to the government's incompetence and poor response."

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