"Daegu City Takes Countermeasures: 'Vaccine Introduction in Medici City Was Discussed with Government'"

On the evening of the 4th, an 'official statement' explained the circumstances so far... "Regret over belittling local medical community's efforts"
Regarding the vaccine prepayment rumor, "No execution at all"... "Purchase intention letter delivered fo

The photo shows Kwon Young-jin, Mayor of Daegu, jointly issuing a public appeal for COVID-19 vaccination with the Daegu Medical Association and others on the 31st. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Regarding the recent controversy over the 'Pfizer vaccine supply,' Daegu City stated on the 4th, "This vaccine procurement effort was initiated by the 'MediCity Daegu Council,' representing the Daegu medical community, since December last year to assist the government in vaccine procurement."

Daegu City revealed this in a statement issued that evening, emphasizing, "Regardless of the success of the vaccine procurement, the efforts of the Daegu medical community, shown in good faith to help overcome COVID-19 quickly through vaccination, should be respected."

It further stated, "We deeply regret that even the spokesperson of the ruling party, the Democratic Party of Korea, issued a briefing without basic factual basis, claiming that 'the fake vaccine incident in Daegu City is an event that degrades the national dignity of the Republic of Korea,' thereby distorting and disparaging the good-faith efforts of the local medical community."

It continued, "On April 27, Daegu City received a progress report from the 'MediCity Daegu Council' and recommended consulting with the Ministry of Health and Welfare since vaccine procurement is under the jurisdiction of the central government," denying the prior payment rumor by stating, "No budget has been executed by Daegu City related to vaccine procurement."

Daegu City also explained the background, saying, "'MediCity Daegu Council' met with relevant officials from the Ministry of Health and Welfare twice, on April 29 and May 30, to explain the progress and provide related materials, thereby consulting with the central government," and added, "Following the Ministry of Health and Welfare's recommendation, a letter of intent to purchase in the name of the Mayor of Daegu was prepared for the 'MediCity Daegu Council.'"

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