“Chairman Wen, Vaccination a priority for the G7 meeting”

Check-in 2021.03.06 16:54

Authorities “Departure for compulsory public service related to the national interest, exceptional priority vaccination”

President Moon Jae-in is expected to first receive a new vaccine against coronavirus infection (Corona 19) before his departure to attend the G7 (top 7 countries) summit in the UK in June.

In a regular briefing on the afternoon of the 6th, Jeong Kyung-sil, head of the vaccination management team of the Corona 19 Vaccination Response Advocacy Team, said: “I know that the Blue House has revealed that it is due to the G7 Summit “We have already announced the content of the vaccination, and (President Moon) believes that we will follow the procedure.”

According to the vaccination implementation plan announced by the authorities on January 28, an exceptionally preferred vaccine is applied through a strict certification procedure only in cases of urgent departure due to essential public affairs and important economic activities. In this case, the jurisdiction goes through the review and approval procedures of the grounds by the Korean Disease Administration.

The Blue House said on the 4th that “President Moon is willing to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine.” Regarding the timing of vaccination, the Blue House said: “It will be decided taking into account the Disease Management Administration manual and foreign diplomatic calendars,” and said: “We will make a decision based on the calendar of the Summit of the June G7, which is likely to be held face to face.

For the AstraZeneca vaccine, the vaccine must be given twice every 8 weeks. With this in mind, President Moon’s primary vaccination is expected to take place later this month.

When asked, “Do you think President Moon’s vaccination will increase the credibility of the vaccine?” He replied.