Ahn Cheol-soo Criticizes "'K-Quarantine' Misrepresented as Moon Administration's Skill... Vaccine Supply Reflects True Regime Competence"

Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, is giving a special lecture on the theme "Strong Country, Good Country, Right Country" at the Youth 4.0 Forum held at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center on the afternoon of the 13th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim So-young] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, delivered a direct blow to the government’s COVID-19 response, stating, "The Moon Jae-in administration is misleading the public by claiming K-quarantine as the regime’s achievement."

On the 13th, during a special lecture at the Youth 4.0 Forum held at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center, Ahn said, "Quarantine is the capability of the national system called the Republic of Korea, which has been developed by every administration since the Park Chung-hee regime," adding, "It is not something created by the current Moon Jae-in administration but a capability that has existed in Korea from before."

He pointed out, "However, vaccine procurement is the regime’s capability. Last May, I said, ‘Vaccines could be available as early as the end of the year (2020), so preparations should start now,’ but the ruling party, including Ki Mo-ran (Director of Quarantine Planning at the Presidential Secretariat) currently at the Blue House, dismissed it as a bluff."

He continued, "Now, the phrase ‘end of COVID-19’ can no longer be used. ‘Situation termination’ is more accurate," and criticized, "For the situation to be terminated, everyone must be able to get vaccinated at any time, but it is uncertain whether vaccines will be adequately secured."

He then emphasized, "Ultimately, quarantine is the capability of the national system called the Republic of Korea, but vaccine procurement is the regime’s capability."

Meanwhile, Ahn did not make any specific remarks regarding the merger with the People Power Party on that day. It is reported that he will announce his official position on the matter on the 16th.

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