Small and Medium Business Sector "Welcomes Government's Shift in Quarantine System... Expects Gradual Return to Normal Life"

On the 29th, ahead of the implementation of the 'Phased Daily Recovery (With Corona)' quarantine system starting from the 1st of next month, office workers and citizens are walking at Gwanghwamun Station of the Seoul subway. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The government’s announcement of the 'Phased Return to Normal Life' plan, set to be implemented from the 1st of next month, was welcomed by the small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sector.

The Korea Federation of SMEs issued a statement on the 29th, saying, "The SME sector welcomes the final confirmation of the phased return to normal life implementation plan at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters meeting."

They added, "Although somewhat delayed, it is fortunate that the quarantine system is now transitioning, considering the accumulated damages to small business owners and self-employed individuals due to prolonged social distancing."

They also expressed hope that "the phased return to normal life, from easing operational restrictions on livelihood facilities to lifting limits on private gatherings, will be successfully achieved."

Furthermore, they stated, "The SME sector will contribute to establishing a sustainable K-quarantine system by strictly adhering to quarantine guidelines on the ground during the With-COVID era."

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