Prime Minister Jeong: "Faithfully Prepare Lunar New Year Livelihood Measures... Speed Is Key for Disaster Relief Funds and Vaccines"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on the 13th urged, "Each ministry should faithfully prepare this Lunar New Year livelihood stabilization plan to bring some warmth to the lives of the people who have been shrinking."

At the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting on COVID-19 held at the Government Complex Sejong that day, Prime Minister Chung said, "The government has prepared Lunar New Year livelihood measures every year, but this year it should be more special."

He emphasized, "In particular, matters that need to be informed to the public in advance, such as the gift standards for agricultural, livestock, and fishery products, should be promptly finalized," and added, "The government will concentrate all its capabilities to curb the momentum of COVID-19."

Prime Minister Chung said, "The payment of the small business owners' support fund to assist COVID-19 damages started on Monday. It is said that nearly 3 trillion won was immediately paid to 2.09 million people who applied within two days," and evaluated, "Some people were surprised to confirm the support funds deposited on the day of application or early the next day. Thanks to the thorough preparation and cooperation of related ministries such as the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and frontline local governments, such rapid support is hardly seen anywhere else in the world."

He then requested, "I appreciate your hard work and ask you to complete the remaining fund support without any setbacks."

Prime Minister Chung said, "The vaccination starting next month is also an important issue the government must handle," and mentioned, "Whether disaster relief funds or vaccines, the key is ultimately speed."

He continued, "Each ministry should continue the collaborative achievements that shone in the disaster relief fund payment in the vaccination process as well," and expressed, "Please establish a close cooperation system and prepare meticulously so that vaccinations proceed smoothly as soon as the vaccines arrive."

Prime Minister Chung concluded, "Fortunately, the severe cold wave that raged from the beginning of the year has started to ease. There have been warm news that warmed the hearts of the people who were frozen together in the cold," and said, "There were citizens who delivered hot packs to outdoor screening clinics, and some canceled early morning delivery orders out of concern for the safety of delivery workers who cannot stop deliveries even in heavy snow. Although everyone is exhausted by the endless COVID-19, as long as the spirit of 'solidarity and consideration' among the people encouraging each other lives on, I believe we will overcome the current difficulties generously."

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