Hwang Seong-gyu, 2nd Vice Minister of Land, Inspects Seoul Station: "This Week is a Turning Point for Quarantine"

On the 30th, Emphasis on Thorough Establishment of a Comprehensive Quarantine Network at Seoul Station

Hwang Seong-gyu, the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (far right), visited Seoul Station on the 30th to inspect the quarantine situation for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo Gang-wook] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 1st that Hwang Seong-gyu, the 2nd Vice Minister, visited Seoul Station yesterday to inspect the quarantine status of railway stations and trains, emphasizing the establishment of a quarantine network without blind spots.

On the day, Vice Minister Hwang received a report from Korea Railroad Corporation on the current status of station and train quarantine, separation of passenger flow for arrivals and departures, and strengthened quarantine measures under social distancing level 2.5. He encouraged the officials, saying, "I appreciate your efforts for the people despite the difficult situation caused by COVID-19."

In particular, he stated, "This special quarantine management week is a very important turning point to prevent the 4th wave of COVID-19," and emphasized, "As the severe quarantine situation continues, please maintain vigilance and manage thoroughly and meticulously to establish a quarantine network without blind spots."

Vice Minister Hwang then visited the Seoul Regional Railway Special Judicial Police and said, "I appreciate the hard work of the railway police who are carrying out the transportation support work for KTX exclusive cars for overseas arrivals without any setbacks."

He also urged, "Considering the nature of the work involving unavoidable direct contact with overseas arrivals and the responsibility for public security duties, please maintain vigilance and strictly comply with personal quarantine guidelines to create an environment where the public can safely use the railway."

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