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Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun will announce a public talk ahead of Chuseok’s special quarantine period that begins tomorrow.
During this year’s Chuseok holidays, it appears he asked to refrain from visiting his hometown whenever possible, and emphasized full attention to personal quarantine.
Let’s go to the field.
[정세균 / 국무총리]My fellow citizens. I am Jeong Segyun, head of the Security and Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters. Starting this Wednesday, the five-day Chuseok holiday begins.
It is a holiday for our people to share the fruits of the year and share family relationships.
As usual, I’m sorry to say that the idea of reuniting with my family and relatives makes me uncomfortable.
I sincerely ask that you refrain from visiting your hometown for the safety of the parents and elders of this Chuseok.
Remember that not being able to visit your parents this year is not a disability, but a path to filial piety.
The best way to protect the health and safety of our seniors is to observe the distance that has been well practiced during the Chuseok holidays.
Since the outbreak of the Corona 19 disaster in February, our people have worked together to address the national crisis.
The entire world is highly praised for the cooperation, patience, mutual trust and restraint of our people as the new word K-Defense emerges.
Two days ago, the Wall Street Journal of the United States presented the success of the Korean quarantine K and introduced three solutions.
First, a combination of diagnostic tests and techniques. Second, centralized control and smooth communication. Finally, it is a constant fear of failure.
However, it is a very serious reality that we are still in a situation of unprecedented disaster.
Do not forget that it is comparable to war. We must always keep our fears.
In the fight against COVID-19, we are well aware that temporary indifference and some indulgence have such profound consequences.
In mid-August, the irresponsible behavior of some religious groups caused huge losses and terrorized the entire population.
Fortunately, the number of confirmed cases peaked at 441 people a day on August 27, but it is declining, but sporadic group infections continue to occur in many places even now, just before the Chuseok holiday.
Even if they are frustrated with children who cannot go to school and meet friends, the hearts of the adults who tell them to stay home are heavy.
I couldn’t see my parents in the nursing hospital, so my mouth didn’t drop when I asked them to wait longer for the kids who were rolling their feet.
I am so sorry for the self-employed who feel lonely with no clients and only care about rent, the small business owners who have struggled to go bankrupt, and the countless people who have lost their real jobs.
Faced with the national disaster of Corona 19, all citizens struggle to share pain, discomfort, sadness and misery. However, I ask you to hold on a little longer without letting go of the reins.
It is not only dangerous to visit the hometown, but also to travel with many people at the same time.
Be aware that a trip that should be a treasured memory may threaten the safety of your family and community.
I sincerely ask for a safe and relaxing break at home for this Chuseok.
In the event of the Corona 19 disaster, some groups are again trying to enforce the illegal assembly.
Note that it is an act of destroying the laborious tower that your fellow citizens have built for quarantine at the expense of your own pain and discomfort.
The nightmare of the illegal rallies on the last Liberation Day has been reversed and all the people are afraid.
To date, the cumulative number of confirmed cases due to the Sarangjeil church and the Gwanghwamun assembly reached 1,800.
Not only the confirmed patients, but also the numerous screening tests and self-isolation that resulted from them proved too expensive.
Even if not, tens of thousands of difficult locations had to be closed or restricted.
It has aggravated the suffering of people in danger of living.
During this Christmas season, the government will not allow any assembly that was announced on Gaecheon Day and Hangeul Day.
We will completely and completely block mounting attempts.
Groups planning meetings are encouraged to stop reckless behavior even now.
The government will use all means allowed by law and the system to deal with illegal assemblies.
We will respond with the principle of zero tolerance.
We will not tolerate even a small fire that threatens people’s lives and makes quarantine difficult.
We will strictly block meetings in advance and take strict action, such as arresting illegal offenders on the site immediately.
It is clear that freedom of expression and freedom of assembly and association are the noble fundamental rights guaranteed by our democratic constitution.
But people come first.
No claim, no value, can precede human life and safety.
The reason for the existence of the state is also to protect the life and safety of people.
We will strictly and fully enforce our public power so that large-scale assembly does not become a vehicle for group infection.
We will fulfill our national duty.
The government intends to implement effective quarantine measures in various fields such as gravesites, transportation, logistics, and leisure life to prevent the spread of group infections during these Chuseok holidays.
As already announced, a more detailed and strengthened quarantine standard is applied by setting two weeks as the special quarantine period starting tomorrow.
This special quarantine measure is an unavoidable option to avoid further suffering and sacrifice.
We ask for your understanding and cooperation.
The government will also do its best with an extraordinary resolution during this special quarantine period.
We have faced several difficult crises in the Corona 19 war so far, but thanks to the active cooperation and patience of the people and the dedication and sacrifice of the medical staff, we have been able to overcome the hurdle many times over.
This Chuseok holiday is another turning point.
Once again, we desperately need your cooperation.
The war in Corona 19 can only be overcome when all people join forces.
Compliance of each and every citizen with quarantine regulations is the best treatment and vaccine.
Emphasizing that the best gift for this year’s Chuseok holiday is the Mangwoon designation, which conveys a longing heart from afar, I once again call for the active participation and cooperation of the people.
