Minister Seo Wook Checks Preparations for Additional Vaccinations in Overseas Deployment Units

USFK COVID-19 Surge... "Ensuring Full Readiness of Combined Defense Posture"

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyungsoo] Amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases among the US Forces Korea, Defense Minister Seo Wook emphasized the need to "thoroughly maintain the combined defense posture."

On the afternoon of the 10th, Seo Wook presided over the '16th COVID-19 All-Army Key Commanders Video Conference' at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, urging commanders at all levels to pay close attention to monitoring the health status and providing treatment support for confirmed and quarantined personnel within the military.

During the meeting, Minister Seo also reviewed the preparations for additional vaccinations for troops deployed overseas.

The Hanbit and Dongmyeong units plan to transport domestic vaccines to local sites and administer them between January and February. The Cheonghae and Ark units will carry out vaccinations this month in cooperation with host country governments such as Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The vaccine type has been decided as Pfizer.

The Ministry of National Defense plans to operate adverse reaction response teams for each unit to ensure safe vaccinations and will arrange for immediate transfer to nearby hospitals in case of severe adverse reactions after vaccination.

Minister Seo stated, "We must prepare meticulously and flawlessly to ensure that overseas deployed troops can receive additional vaccinations without any setbacks," adding, "We must be fully prepared for any adverse reactions to ensure safe vaccinations."

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