Medical Association Receives COVID-19 Relief Fund from National Assembly... "Committed to Protecting Public Health and Lives"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] On the 27th, Lee Pil-su, President of the Korean Medical Association, attended the National Assembly donation ceremony held at Sarangjae in the National Assembly and received a donation for overcoming COVID-19 and supporting the affected areas.

The 270 million KRW COVID-19 donation from the National Assembly was raised by members of the National Assembly who donate a fixed amount monthly. It will be delivered to six organizations including the Korean Medical Association and used to overcome COVID-19 and help neighbors facing difficulties.

President Lee Pil-su expressed his gratitude upon receiving the donation, saying, "When society as a whole is struggling, the weakest links tend to collapse first. The donation collected wholeheartedly by the members will be a greater strength and a pillar supporting our society."

He added, "Recently, due to the spread of Omicron, we decided to actively participate in the response to Omicron centered on the medical associations of 16 cities and provinces, and we are working hard to lead this successfully. We will take the lead as an expert organization not only in overcoming national disasters like COVID-19 but also in creating a sharing Korea through continuous interest and support for socially vulnerable groups."

He continued, "As COVID-19 enters a new phase with changes in the quarantine system, I hope the National Assembly will show much interest and support so that medical staff can do their best to protect public health and lives."

Meanwhile, the donation ceremony was attended by Park Byeong-seok, Speaker of the National Assembly; Han Byung-do, Senior Deputy Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea; Chu Kyung-ho, Senior Deputy Floor Leader of the People Power Party; Lee Chun-seok, Secretary General of the National Assembly; and Kim Byung-kwan, Chief Secretary to the Speaker. Along with President Lee, Shin Kyung-rim, President of the Korean Nurses Association; Oh Se-hee, President of the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business; Shin Young-sook, President of the National Migrant Women’s Shelter Council; Nam Se-do, Chairman of the National Regional Children's Center Council; and Bang Young-tak, Chairman of the Korea Child and Youth Group Home Council also attended and received the donation.

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