The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] As booster shots (additional vaccinations) for those aged 60 and over are set to begin soon, President Moon Jae-in is also expected to receive the booster shot accordingly.
A Blue House official responded to reporters' questions on the 30th, stating, "Booster shots will be administered sequentially to the elderly aged 60 and over who have passed six months since their last vaccination, and the President intends to receive the booster shot according to that schedule."
Earlier, with the announcement of booster shots for the elderly, there had been expectations that President Moon would also receive the booster shot.
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The Blue House official added, "Applications will be accepted starting from the 5th of next month, and booster shots will be administered from the 25th. Discussions regarding the timing of the President's vaccination will be held gradually," and stated, "The President receiving the booster shot could help increase the vaccination rate."
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