Eunkyung Jung Named ‘World’s 100 Most Influential People In 2020’ By Time Magazine



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Jung Eun-kyung, Head of Defense Countermeasures Headquarters (Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is giving a briefing on the temporary suspension of the national influenza vaccination project that was carried out at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Cheongju, Chungbuk on the 22nd / yunhap news

The Blue House announced that it was selected as the ‘100 most influential people in the world in 2020’, published by Time magazine, a weekly American news magazine, on the 22nd (local time), the director of the Korea Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention.

The Blue House said on 23: “US Time magazine selected CEO Eun-kyung Jeong as the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020. It means that the international community has recognized that the K quarantine is a global example that the world it must be imitated. ” Said. Previously, last year, BTS (BTS) and President Moon Jae-in in 2018 were on the list of 100 members each.

A Blue House official cited the achievements in the response to the ‘Corona Pandemic’ as the reason for the selection of the Chung of Time magazine executive director on this day, saying: “Time magazine sent an email to the Blue House informing him that CEO Jeong showed outstanding achievements and accomplishments related to the quarantine crown. .

In a Time article announcing Chung’s selection decision, an introduction to President Moon’s name appeared. A Blue House official said, “Time magazine listed Chief Chung on the 100-member list in late July, and has briefed the Blue House for a presentation on behalf of President Moon.” “President Moon quickly accepted Time magazine’s request.” Furthermore, he said, “I introduced President Moon to Time magazine, saying that Commissioner Eun-kyung Jung’s experience, willingness, communication with the public, and sincerity are the secrets that led to the success of the K-quarantine.”

In his introduction, President Moon said: “In the coronavirus pandemic, the Korean quarantine has become an example to the world.” “Chief Chung has sincerely communicated with the people at the forefront of the quarantine with the principles of ‘openness’, ‘transparency’ and ‘democracy.’ He said:” K-Defense has led to success. ” “Chief Chung, who is also a doctor of preventive medicine, ran the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a ‘prepared organization’ as the first female chief.” “Six months before the outbreak of the crown, we prepared a manual called ‘Procedures to deal with unknown causes.’ We train the ‘disaster response algorithm’ ”.

President Moon said: “Alber Camus’s novel <페스트>Doctor Lieu said: “The only way to fight the plague is sincerity.” “Chief Chung’s sincerity is a story that deserves to be left to us. For the countless’ Jung Eun-gyeong ‘still facing the crown around the world, the’ Post Crown Era will be an inspiring story for all mankind. who opened it “.

A Blue House official said: “This year, we are planning to air a special program featuring each of the 100 members selected by Time magazine on American ABC Broadcasting.” Said.

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