Prime Minister Kim: "70% Nationwide 2nd Dose Vaccination Target by End of October"

National Assembly Economic Sector Interpellation to the Government

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum is responding during the government questioning on economic issues held at the National Assembly plenary session in Yeouido, Seoul on the 15th. 2021.9.15 Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Seon-hee] Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum stated on the 15th, "We are aiming for a 70% nationwide second vaccination rate by the end of October."

On the afternoon of the same day, during the National Assembly's government questioning session (economic sector), Prime Minister Kim responded to a vaccine-related question from Park Hong-geun, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea. Regarding the timing of the transition to "With Corona (gradual return to normal life)," he said, "It must be achieved alongside the national vaccination rate, with a medical system capable of managing COVID-19 at a fatality rate comparable to that of the common cold or flu."

Prime Minister Kim added, "Before the spread of the Delta variant, even a first dose provided a considerable level of effectiveness," but "the Delta variant only shows a positive health signal of 30-40% with just the first dose, so completing the second dose is an important goal."

He continued, "By the 17th, 70% of the entire population will have completed the first dose, and by the end of October, we expect to achieve a 70% second dose vaccination rate nationwide," adding, "Accordingly, we will support compensation for those who have suffered losses due to quarantine measures and prepare plans to revive the domestic economy."

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