President Moon calls Yu Eun-hye, who decided not to run, to offer encouragement... "Thorough preparation for school reopening"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] It was reported on the 16th that President Moon Jae-in called Yoo Eun-hye, Deputy Prime Minister for Social Affairs and Minister of Education, on the 15th to urge her to make thorough preparations for the start of the school term.

According to a Blue House official, during the call with Minister Yoo on the afternoon of the previous day, President Moon requested, "Please pay special attention to the safety of students, including the reopening of schools, amid the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases."

President Moon's call is interpreted not only as a request to the minister in charge to make thorough preparations for the school reopening ahead of the spread of the Omicron variant but also as an expression of gratitude and encouragement for Deputy Prime Minister Yoo's announcement that she will not run in the local elections.

At a briefing on school quarantine measures for the new semester held at the Government Complex Sejong that morning, Deputy Prime Minister Yoo officially announced her decision not to run, stating, "As Minister of Education, I will take full responsibility until the end to restore normal school life."

Regarding her reason for not running, she said, "As Minister of Education, I judged that my duty is to do my best to protect the safety of our children and schools in this serious situation," adding, "As a member of the Moon Jae-in administration's Cabinet, I will fulfill my duties alongside the President until the very end."

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