Cheong "Making Maximum Efforts to Achieve 36 Million First Vaccinations Before Chuseok"

Continued Efforts for Rapid Vaccine Introduction Amid Moderna Supply Concerns... Vice Minister of Health Visits US, Meets with Vaccine Companies

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House stated that despite concerns over the supply of COVID-19 vaccines, it will make every effort to achieve 36 million first-dose vaccinations before Chuseok.

A Blue House official said on the 10th, "Although there are difficulties due to changes in the Moderna vaccine import situation, we plan to make every effort to swiftly import vaccines and increase the vaccination speed to achieve 36 million first-dose vaccinations before the Chuseok holiday."

The view of the Blue House from Namsan, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

The Blue House official added, "Increasing the speed of vaccine import and vaccination is an effort not only by the quarantine authorities and the health care sector but also by the President, so I would like to say that we will make a comprehensive effort together.

Additionally, regarding the Vice Minister of Health and Welfare’s visit to the United States, the Blue House official said, "He is expected to visit the U.S. at an appropriate time to negotiate with Moderna for smooth supply," and added, "I understand that meetings will be held with other vaccine companies as well, within feasible limits, to discuss ways to ensure smooth vaccine supply."

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