Yoo Young-min, Chief Secretary of the Blue House, Visits Chunchoogwan: "The President Also Wants to Communicate"

After One Month in Office at Cheong Wa Dae, Secretary Yoo Promises Communication Considering the 'COVID-19' Era to Press Reporters

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] Yoo Young-min, Chief Secretary to the Blue House, visited the Chuncheon Press Center on the afternoon of the 5th and conveyed that President Moon Jae-in also wants to communicate more with the media. Yoo, who took office on the 1st of last month, visited the Chuncheon Press Center again after a month to talk with reporters.

Yoo said, "It's frustrating that we haven't been able to create more opportunities for communication due to COVID-19, but if this prolongs, it becomes an excuse," adding, "We will find a way for the President and you to communicate by any means."

He mentioned that they are considering various methods, such as spending time together while maintaining distance within the Blue House premises. In fact, President Moon expressed regret at not being able to meet with reporters more often during the New Year's press conference on the 18th.

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President Moon said, "I believe everyone understands that over the past year, communication with reporters through press conferences was difficult due to the COVID-19 situation," and explained, "There were several discussions about inviting reporters to the Nokjiwon at the Chuncheon Press Center or me visiting the Chuncheon Press Center, but each time, the quarantine situation worsened, so these plans were postponed."

President Moon stated, "If the long gaps caused by the COVID-19 situation have made the public feel that communication was insufficient, I will make greater efforts to increase communication going forward," adding, "I also expect that conditions will improve in the future."

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