Yeo: "Buul-gyeong Megacity Promotion Committee Formed... Kim Young-chun Appointed as Chairman"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the 30th, the Democratic Party of Korea announced the formation of the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Mega City Future Strategy Promotion Committee, appointing former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young-chun, who was a candidate in the recent Busan mayoral by-election, as the chairman.

On the same day, Party Leader Song Young-gil said at the party's Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly in the morning, "I visited Busan to support the construction of Gadeok New Airport and to listen to the current issues of the shipping industry," adding, "I once again feel sorry about the vacancies in Gyeongnam and Busan, where Governor Kim Kyung-soo and Mayor Oh Keo-don are absent." He emphasized, "We will make special efforts to fill this gap without delay so that the vision of the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Mega City can be promoted without interruption."

Leader Song added, "The Supreme Council has just resolved to appoint former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young-chun as the chairman," and said, "I hope you will support him well."

Leader Song also conveyed a message regarding COVID-19 vaccination on the day. He said, "The government plans to announce the August vaccination plan, including those aged 18 to 49, starting today," and added, "Since the total number of people under 40 is more than three times that of those in their 50s, reaching 20 million, I request a thorough preparation of the reservation system." He continued, "I urge the quarantine authorities to conduct efficient and transparent vaccine administration to prevent the confusion experienced during the vaccination of people in their 50s from happening again."

Leader Song stated, "As of yesterday, the first-dose vaccination rate surpassed 35%. We have just passed the halfway point toward the September target vaccination rate of 70%," and added, "Although I believe there will be no major setbacks in achieving the overall goal, we must establish and implement detailed plans to prepare for any unexpected situations."

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