[Photo] Seongjanghyun, Yongsan District Mayor, Receives AstraZeneca (AZ) Vaccine Injection

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the 5th, Seong Jang-hyun, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, received the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine at the district's COVID-19 vaccination center.

This was in accordance with the guidelines from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

After inspecting the center on that day, Mayor Seong was vaccinated together with teachers and staff from special schools in the area.

The full-scale operation of the center will begin on the 15th. Vaccinations will first be given to seniors aged 75 and older, and from the second half of the year, the target will be expanded to all residents aged 18 and above.

Seong Jang-hyun, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, emphasized, "As the head of the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters responsible for COVID-19 prevention, I received the vaccine," and added, "The district will firmly support residents so they can get vaccinated with confidence."

He continued, "It will take more time to increase the vaccination rate. Please continue to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19."

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