Jung Sye-kyun: "Once Vaccination Begins, We Will Return to Normal Life"

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Seon-hee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on the 12th, Lunar New Year’s Day, "Once the vaccination begins soon, we will be able to return to our previous peaceful daily lives."

On the same day, Prime Minister Chung posted a video New Year’s message to the public on his social media (SNS), stating, "We will do our best with special quarantine measures to ensure a safe holiday," and added, "We will also properly prepare for the vaccination scheduled to start after the holiday."

Prime Minister Chung expressed gratitude, saying, "So far, we have overcome COVID-19 well by fulfilling our responsibilities and making sacrifices," and "We have come this far thanks to the active participation of the people in quarantine." He continued, "Following last year’s Chuseok, we are spending this Lunar New Year differently from usual," and earnestly requested, "Please refrain from meeting family or relatives for now, and postpone hometown visits and travel."

Furthermore, he said, "We will also nurture the spark of economic recovery that we have worked hard to save and protect," and urged, "Even though it is difficult, please make a little more effort and check if there are neighbors around you who are suffering or lonely."

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