Cheong "Not Considering New Quarantine Strategy"

Cautious Stance by Cheong on New COVID-19 Prevention Strategy Possibility... "Multifaceted Review of Possibility" Clarified

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House stated on the 12th that it is not considering a new quarantine strategy regarding COVID-19 prevention measures.

A Blue House official explained, "The response that various possibilities are being kept open and reviewed from multiple angles is a principled stance indicating that, given the numerous media reports related to a new quarantine system and the high public interest, we are reviewing various opinions with an open mind."

The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

The Blue House official added, "This does not mean that we are specifically reviewing a strategy revision. Earlier today, Son Young-rae, head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, stated at a regular briefing that no new strategy is being considered, and the Blue House shares the same position."

Previously, a Blue House official told reporters, "After monitoring the media this morning, we found many reports suggesting that statistics should shift focus from confirmed cases to severe cases or deaths, and that a new quarantine strategy should be devised. We also recognized that there is significant interest online. We are keeping various possibilities open and reviewing them from multiple perspectives."

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