Ministry of Unification: "No COVID-19 Cases at Hanawon... Vaccine Support Ongoing"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Ministry of Unification announced that there have been no confirmed COVID-19 cases at the Hanawon, the settlement support center for North Korean defectors, to date.
At a regular briefing on the 19th, Ministry of Unification spokesperson Lee Jong-joo responded to reporters' questions about the COVID-19 prevention status of Hanawon residents, stating, "There have been no confirmed cases at Hanawon so far."
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The spokesperson added, "Among the trainees at Hanawon who meet the age criteria for COVID-19 vaccination and wish to receive the vaccine, support has been provided to enable vaccination," noting, "So far, three trainees aged 60 and above have been vaccinated."
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