Biden: "Providing Vaccines to 550,000 Korean Troops... Expanding Production at Korean Advanced Companies" (Comprehensive)

Not only with Han but also emphasizing cooperation with the Indo-Pacific and the world
President Moon: "The United States will provide directly"

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he will supply COVID-19 vaccines needed for 550,000 South Korean soldiers.

At the joint press conference following the Korea-U.S. summit on the 21st (local time), President Biden said, "We will provide vaccines so that 550,000 South Korean soldiers related to the U.S. military can be fully vaccinated."

However, he did not mention which vaccines would be provided.

President Biden stated, "We discussed the capability to produce vaccines (in South Korea) with one of the major U.S. vaccine manufacturers. With this company's assistance, South Korea will be able to produce vaccines for its own citizens," he anticipated.

Regarding vaccine supply to South Korea, President Biden did not specify details but emphasized, "We are not only talking about the U.S. or South Korea, but about the Indo-Pacific and the world."

He explained, "We have advanced capabilities, and we have an obligation to do everything we can to protect the world. Countries with capabilities will continue to strive to accomplish this task."

President Moon Jae-in also stated, "The U.S. side has promised to directly support vaccines to South Korea." President Moon added, "I understand that the U.S. will announce this as soon as they are ready."

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