President Moon: "Nationwide Expansion of Omicron Response System... Ensuring Stability of Lunar New Year Grocery Prices"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] After returning to work on the 26th following three days of remote work after his Middle East and Central Asia tour, President Moon Jae-in instructed preparations for the nationwide expansion of the Omicron response system. He also urged stabilization of prices for Lunar New Year grocery items.

Park Soo-hyun, Chief of Public Communication at the Blue House, stated that President Moon gave these instructions at the first staff meeting after returning to work that day.

President Moon said, "Quickly proceed with preparations related to the nationwide expansion of the Omicron response system," adding, "I believe it will be done well since it has been discussed and prepared until now."

He also instructed, "Since the COVID-19 testing and treatment system at local clinics and hospitals is being implemented for the first time, there may be some shortcomings initially. Please coordinate well with the medical community to respond accordingly."

He continued, "Regarding self-diagnostic kits, there may be short-term regional supply instabilities at the beginning, so please manage this carefully," and additionally urged, "Please ensure thoroughness in school quarantine management."

Regarding Lunar New Year prices, he said, "Related ministries and agencies should take responsibility and make every effort to stabilize prices of essential goods by expanding supply for the Lunar New Year grocery basket."

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