Moon Orders Review of Possibility to Introduce Russian Vaccine

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[Asia Economy Reporter Bae Kyunghwan] It has been reported that President Moon Jae-in has instructed to explore the possibility of introducing the Russian-made 'Sputnik V' vaccine.

According to the Blue House on the 21st, President Moon reportedly responded with "Do so" to his aides' suggestion that it is necessary to consider the introduction of the Russian vaccine due to concerns about vaccine supply.

Accordingly, the Blue House is expected to review the usage status and side effects of the Sputnik V vaccine.

Meanwhile, the National Security Council (NSC) reviewed the issue of introducing the Russian vaccine at last week's standing committee meeting. At that time, the Blue House also stated in a press release following the NSC standing committee meeting that it would focus on securing additional COVID vaccines.