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President Moon Jae-in to Receive Work Report at Cheong Wa Dae... Minimizing On-site Attendees Considering COVID-19

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] On the 27th, President Moon Jae-in is scheduled to receive a report on 'Land and Maritime Policies for Securing New Growth Engines' from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries at the Blue House. In particular, in connection with the 'Novel Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19)' issue, he plans to hold discussions with field officials through 'video communication'.

Han Jeong-woo, the Blue House Chuncheon Press Secretary, said on the afternoon of the 26th, "We are scheduled to receive a report from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on land and maritime policies for securing new growth engines to prepare for the future, including SOC investments to revitalize the regional economy." He added, "We will conduct the work report together with the field by connecting the land and maritime sites in real time and listening to field experiences."

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The presidential work report on that day will be attended by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, two vice ministers from the two ministries, and heads of departments. In addition, 16 field experts, including the Director of Urban Regeneration of Cheonan City, will participate.

Han said, "Considering the COVID-19 situation, the number of attendees will be minimized, but we plan to listen to the voices of the people through video and communicate with policy field officials via video." He added, "Some panels will connect to the field for discussions."