Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok: "Vaccination Rate Must Be Increased for COVID-19 Stability"

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, urged that the vaccination rate must be increased to stabilize COVID-19.

According to Jeonnam Province on the 25th, Governor Kim said at the policy meeting with department heads, “During this special COVID-19 quarantine period, we must thoroughly implement quarantine measures to restore stability to a level where residents can feel safe. In particular, not only the health authorities but all public officials should take the lead in increasing the vaccination rate.”

He continued, “Although the daily confirmed cases had been below 3, we are now facing a critical turning point with numbers approaching 16. Therefore, we have declared the next two weeks until the 6th of next month as a special quarantine period. Please devote all efforts to the measures under this special plan to quickly return to stability.”

He also said, “There are risk factors among foreigners in the province as well. If separate measures are implemented, human rights issues may arise, so please be mindful of this and proceed without discrimination.”

Furthermore, he emphasized, “Recently, as we actively promote the excellence of Jeonnam’s agricultural, marine, and livestock products and make multifaceted efforts to expand sales channels, achievements continue such as operating the ‘Amazon Jeonnam Brand Pavilion’ in the U.S., entering Walmart, signing an MOU with Coupang for same-day rocket delivery, and expanding online sales agreements with 11st and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT). Let us strive further to ensure these translate into tangible and palpable results that increase farmers’ and fishermen’s incomes.”

Regarding the newly launched Jeonnam Provincial Autonomous Police Committee, he said, “The launch itself is a historic event,” and urged, “Please work hard to ensure the autonomous police system is successfully established through customized services that meet residents’ needs.”

He also added, “Recently, we have consecutively attracted projects such as the ‘Establishment of a Demonstration Base for Eco-friendly Ship Cryogenic Insulation Systems,’ ‘Construction of a Testbed for Eco-friendly Lithium Secondary Battery Recycling,’ ‘International Mutual Recognition Evaluation Base for High-voltage Power Lines,’ and ‘Certification Support Center for Low-voltage Direct Current Core Devices.’ This success is due to strengthening networks with related experts, companies, and universities despite unfavorable conditions. Going forward, let us strategically broaden participation by many experts to respond effectively to essential tasks.”

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