Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 16th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@
[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed his gratitude on the 20th for the number of new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) dropping to double digits for the first time in 38 days, saying it was "thanks to the patience and cooperation of the people."
On the same day, Lee stated on his Facebook, "Yesterday, there were 82 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, falling below 100 for the first time in 38 days."
He added, "However, we must not let our guard down," emphasizing, "Especially the Chuseok holiday and National Foundation Day are another critical moment."
He urged, "Please refrain from returning home and traveling to popular tourist destinations. The Gwanghwamun rally on National Foundation Day has been banned."
Earlier, the Central Disease Control Headquarters announced that as of midnight, there were 82 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 22,975.
The number of new confirmed cases had recorded triple digits for 37 consecutive days from September 14, when cluster infections in the metropolitan area began in earnest, until the day before.
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