Prime Minister Kim: "All Available Measures from All Ministries Mobilized for Urea Solution Crisis"... Temporary Cabinet Meeting on the 11th

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Seon-hee] Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said on the 9th regarding the urea solution shortage crisis, "The relevant ministries are working together to implement emergency supply measures for urea solution, and we will use all available means to resolve the issue as soon as possible."

On the same day, Prime Minister Kim held a regular meeting with President Moon Jae-in at the Blue House and made these remarks concerning the urea solution crisis, according to the Office for Government Policy Coordination.

Prime Minister Kim stated, "We are requesting cooperation from China through various channels and are also pushing for emergency imports from multiple countries. We are supporting expedited customs clearance and reduced tariff allocations to quickly and affordably bring the secured quantities into the country. Along with emergency supply adjustment measures, we will thoroughly crack down on acts that disrupt distribution order."

In this regard, the government plans to hold an extraordinary Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kim on the 11th to deliberate on ▲reduction of tariff allocations ▲emergency supply adjustment measures for urea and catalysts. Additionally, it announced plans to promote domestic production of urea in the mid-to-long term and to pursue ▲development of alternative catalysts for urea solution ▲improvement of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system functions ▲strategic stockpiling through the Public Procurement Service.

Regarding this, President Moon urged, "Take this opportunity to review items with high import dependence on specific countries and those closely related to citizens' daily lives, and prepare detailed management measures such as diversifying import sources."

Meanwhile, President Moon and Prime Minister Kim also exchanged views on winter livelihood and disaster safety measures. Prime Minister Kim reported, "Vulnerable groups are facing difficulties due to COVID-19, and since this winter is likely to be colder than usual, thorough preparation is necessary. We will identify crisis households to the maximum extent and provide timely support as needed."

He added, "We will also ensure proactive response capabilities through prior inspections and preparations for cold waves, heavy snow, fires, and wildfires. To minimize safety accidents related to the resumption of local winter festivals, we plan to conduct thorough inspections in areas such as fire, electricity, and gas."

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