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The Blue House has repeatedly refuted media reports accusing the delay in obtaining vaccines, but the reports continue to bite the tail.
The start was Chosun Ilbo and JoongAng Ilbo on the 22nd. Chosun Ilbo ([단독] “How many times did you say that the vaccine was insured?”文, belatedly reprimanded the staff) reported that President Moon Jae-in reprimanded the staff only after the delay in getting the vaccine. The JoongAng Ilbo (“Wait a minute” … Vaccine No. 2 directly to President Wen, it was useless) said that President Moon did not react immediately after hearing that it was necessary to secure vaccines and treatments quickly in February and June.
That day, Blue House spokesman Kang Min-seok refuted the reports from Chosun and Central Korea, and even revealed the president’s private comments. Summarizing and delivering the president’s instructions from April to December, Lee said, “This is the summary of the president’s actions related to vaccination to a ‘minimal’ degree.” Examples of the spokesperson “I want to disclose the facts” are as follows.
△ April 9, organized at the Korea Pasteur Institute in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, “Joint cooperation meeting between industry and academia for the development of Corona vaccines and treatment” “We will definitely help develop treatments and vaccines.” . Agreement to expand treatment and development cooperation 12 On April 12, he announced the formation of a pan-government support group for the development of corona treatment vaccines under the leadership of President Moon △ On April 14, the Council of State said: “We must seize the opportunity to increase the level of biopharmaceuticals within the speed of the development of vaccines and treatments.” Committee Emphasis △ On July 20, Chairman and Assistants Meeting “Launch of Smart Korea Fund Will Support Vaccines and Treatments.” △ On July 21, internal staff meeting, SK Biosciences decided to consign and produce the AstraZeneca vaccine. After receiving an event report, he was asked to “provide sufficient supplies” △ At the State Council meeting on September 8, “Increase the capacity to respond to infectious diseases by supporting the development of a new vaccine in the National Institute of Infectious Diseases of the National Institute of Health “. △ Internal staff meeting on September 15 “Ensure sufficient vaccine through Cobox and global pharmaceutical companies.” △ On October 15, visit SK Biosciences in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, “SK Biosciences reviews production on consignment with global vaccine companies like NovaVax like AstraZeneca. However, if a portion of the production can be supplied to us first, it will go a long way toward ensuring a stable vaccine … Even if the crown passes, develop to the end to the sovereignty of the vaccine “. △ November 18, Bioindustry Event at Incheon Songdo Yonsei International Campus “The development of vaccine treatment will show progress in the antibody and plasma treatment market as early as the end of this year.” △ Internal staff on November 24 Meeting “Do everything possible to secure it”. △ Internal staff meeting on November 30 “Secure the amount to the extent that it is said to be excessive. Don’t think harshly. “
However, the Blue House clarification raised another issue. The president has ordered the vaccine to be obtained several times, but the staff or authorities have not complied. Immediately after the Blue House clarification, JTBC (“President Moon gives instructions several times to ensure ‘vaccinations’ … staff only say ‘positive information'”) said: “Since the fall, President Moon has given instructions several times to secure vaccinations even if you are in debt. It was reported that there were explanations from the passport officials, saying: “Only one report has been released that is progressing well.”
In the case of Chosun Ilbo, which the president described as ‘procrastination’, the following day, 23, argued that “the reality of the government’s procrastination regarding the introduction of the corona vaccine is being revealed one by one” ([단독] The president ordered the introduction of vaccines abroad only in September, and public officials who started them in November). “Nine of President Moon’s 13 comments and actions were related to the development of the corona vaccine (7 cases) and the consignment production of SK Bioscience’s AstraZeneca vaccine (2 cases). He has been emphasizing “independent development of vaccines and treatments” and so-called “K vaccines” rather than “securing vaccines abroad” through international cooperation and imports. “We emphasize the self-development of vaccines and treatments, leaving behind Pfizer and Modena. It is pointed out that the ‘all inclusive’ of the Zeneca vaccine is also due to overconfidence in the quarantine of K.”
The JoongAng Ilbo (“I’d rather be a traitor” … the TF vaccine that Golden Time missed) raised additional suspicions. “At the end of June, Kim Sang-jo, chief of the Blue House Policy Officer, formed a Vaccine Task Force (TF) team, and left the TF at work level and got lost,” argues, a ‘high-ranking government official’.
Spokesperson Kang said: “The Pang Government Committee for Treatment and Corona 19 Vaccine, which was launched on April 24, has been discussing and promoting the development and introduction of vaccines. He said: “The report that the Blue House has handed over the TF vaccine is not true.”
There is also the opinion that the delay in obtaining a vaccine was inevitable in the medical field. Lee Jae-gap, professor of infectious medicine at Hallym University, appeared on CBS radio (Kim Hyun-jung’s news show) that day, stating that as of July last July, AstraZeneca’s investigation was the hottest point. early in the government’s trial. “AstraZeneca expected the end of the third phase of the study in October, but the clinical trial was halted in the middle and postponed until December. Meanwhile, Pfizer and Modena caught up and reversed it, which made it very difficult to judge the government”. It is a consequent error of judgment ”.
There is also criticism that the conservative media focused on criticism of the president and the Blue House undermined confidence in quarantine policies through unreasonable reporting. For example, in the case of the JoongAng Ilbo report that “the president did not hear direct words about getting a vaccine,” the interviewee issued a statement that read “Distortion Report.” Lee Jong-gu, a professor at Seoul National University School of Medicine (chairman of the Infectious Disease and Disaster Response Health and Medical Innovation Working Group of the President’s Steering Policy Planning Committee), said in a statement on the 23rd the expression “did not work” and “useless” is different from the facts. “We express our deep concern about the reality that the truth is distorted due to unsuccessful media reports.”
However, there is a side that focuses on media criticism rather than explaining clearly on how to secure the vaccine in the first place, or the answer that leaves room for interpretation also empowers suspicion. There is a limit to solving doubts in the way of saying only the content that you want to reveal while denying the theory of responsibility and practicality. This can be confirmed in the conversation between key officials and Blue House reporters on the 23rd. When asked: “Has there been an active security posture since the internal staff meeting on September 15?”
At the end of the briefing at that time, the Blue House said: “As the president mentioned in the invitation meeting for part five, it is inevitable that the producer country that provided financial and administrative support for the vaccine will first vaccinate its country”. As Asian countries, such as Singapore, Qatar and Japan, are known to quickly secure vaccine supplies, this argument can easily be refuted. If several outlets have already pointed this out, but there is a position that “there is nothing to explain”, another battle is likely to take place.
In the midst of this, the attitude of the ruling party to the criticism of the ‘press’ turns the explanation of the Blue House into a confrontation with the critics. “The opposition party and some media are mobilizing unfounded ghost stories and distorted statistics to promote public anxiety,” said Nak-yeon Lee, representative of the Democratic Party, at the Supreme Council meeting. “Priority on claims and reports promoting absurd fear and confusion. Eun-hee issued a warning to the media, saying,” I hope the hospital administration office and the group of spokespersons will respond firmly on the basis of the facts. and inform the whole country through the party organization. ”
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