Prime Minister Kim: "KCTU, Refrain from Large-Scale Rallies... Strict Response to Illegal Gatherings"
Yang Kyung-soo, Chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, "Rallies Possible with Thorough Quarantine Measures"
Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum presiding over a temporary Cabinet meeting held on the morning of the 1st at the Government Sejong Complex, connected via video with the Seoul office, to approve the 2021 second supplementary budget bill and other matters. (Photo by Yonhap News)
View original image[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum on the 1st requested the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) to "please refrain from holding large-scale rallies considering that we are at a critical juncture in the spread of COVID-19."
At an emergency Cabinet meeting held at the Government Complex Sejong on the same day, Prime Minister Kim said, "The recent spread of COVID-19, mainly in the metropolitan area, is serious, and we are in a severe situation, such as postponing the revision of social distancing measures in the metropolitan area for a week."
Prime Minister Kim expressed concern, saying, "If a large-scale rally that could trigger nationwide spread is held at this time when compliance with quarantine rules is crucial, the efforts we have made to prevent the spread of the virus could be nullified in an instant."
He emphasized, "Despite the government's prohibition notice on rally reports and requests for restraint for public safety, if the KCTU insists on holding illegal rallies, the government will mobilize all available administrative power and respond strictly, as this is a very important time for COVID-19 prevention."
The KCTU plans to hold a nationwide workers' rally around Yeouido, Seoul, on the 3rd. The National Police Agency and Seoul City have issued bans on all rallies applied for by the KCTU at about 40 locations in Yeouido, but the KCTU has declared it will proceed with the rally.
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Yang Kyung-soo, chairman of the KCTU, held a press conference at the KCTU office in Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, on the same day, stating, "Strict standards are applied only to workers' rallies," and added, "We have both the will and the ability to hold the rally with thorough quarantine measures."
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