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Prime Minister Chung Se-kyun released a public talk on Corona 19 last night. Chung asked the people to refrain from densely packed events, such as religious events, and stressed that they will deal firmly with the interventions, stalls, and unreasonable gatherings.

I'm Jeon Byung-nam.

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Prime Minister Chung Se-gyun's talks with the public were unscheduled, and were held urgently last night.

Yesterday alone, more than 200 additional check-ups and a third death have occurred, which is considered a measure of the spread of national anxiety.

Chung first pleaded with the people, saying that the Corona 19 incident is entering a more severe phase.

At the same time, densely held events such as religious ceremonies have asked me to refrain.

[President Jeong Se-kyun / Prime Minister: Please refrain from gathering in crowded indoor spaces such as religious events or outdoor events for a while, or take other means, such as online.]

He also said he would firmly respond if the government did not cooperate.

[President Jeong Se-kyun / Prime Minister: We will act firmly in accordance with laws and principles for acts that hinder national defense activities, illegal activities such as the purchase of sanitary goods, etc. .]

Mr. Chung believes in the government and medical staff. He stressed that Corona 19 is a disease that is early enough to be detected and treated.

However, the contents of upgrading the Corona 19 crisis alert level from the current 'border' to 'severe' were not included in the talk.