The President Of South Korea Is Sure That All Citizens Starting Next Month Will Receive A Free COVID-19 Vaccine!

Quiet atmosphere in Seoul City due to the corona virus pandemic. (Gear5.8 by Roberto R / Unsplash)

JAKARTA - South Korean President Moon Jae-in confirmed that the government will provide the COVID-19 vaccine to all citizens for free. This vaccine will be given in stages starting next month.

This was said by President Moon in his new year's speech, on Monday, January 11 local time which was broadcast on television.

"The government will ensure that everyone will be injected (with the COVID-19 vaccine) for free, in stages according to priority. Vaccinations will start next month," said President Moon, launching koreatimes.

South Korea itself is waiting for the delivery of the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines, from several foreign COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers who have signed a joint vaccine procurement agreement.

In the same speech, President Moon also revealed that the government was reviewing the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine developed by South Korea. He promised to publish all relevant procedures in a transparent manner.

"The government continues to encourage the development of the South Korean vaccine, as part of the vaccine 'sovereignty' effort and global cooperation in terms of improving health," he said.

"The end of the dark tunnel in the anti-virus fight is seen at last. For South Korea, 2021 will be a year of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. As well, inclusive recovery to reduce social disparities and disparities, which are deepening due to the pandemic," he concluded. President Moon.