Kim Boo-kyum said : "Some people say the whole community will break down due to the prosecution reform, but I do not believe that story," "Any unchecked power should not be left alone"

koreatimes Wednesday, May 4, 2022 8:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I had served as a minister managing the police,"

koreatimes Wednesday, May 4, 2022 8:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said ( about Han Duck-soo ) : "I hope Han can get the National Assembly's approval," "Until my successor comes, I will play a connecting role. The current government should help the launch of the next government"

koreatimes Wednesday, May 4, 2022 8:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Although there were concerns, we decided not to overlook the people's discomfort and frustration since they were not allowed take off their masks even when taking a walk alone and while on a family trip,"

koreatimes Saturday, April 30, 2022 6:55:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Some raised concerns over this decision, but we have concluded that we cannot disregard the difficulties and inconveniences people have been going through, while not being able to take off their masks even when they walk alone or are on a family outing,"

koreatimes Friday, April 29, 2022 11:01:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We concluded we can no longer look away from ... the inconveniences experienced by our people where they have to keep face masks on even when strolling alone or on a picnic with family,"

ibtimes-uk Friday, April 29, 2022 9:21:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum detto : "Malgrado ci fossero timori, abbiamo deciso di non trascurare il disagio e la frustrazione delle persone dal momento che non potevano togliersi le mascherine anche quando facevano una passeggiata da soli o durante un viaggio di famiglia"

lagazzettadelmezzogiorno-en Friday, April 29, 2022 7:57:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “We concluded we can no longer look away from…the inconveniences experienced by our people where they have to keep face masks on even when strolling alone or on a picnic with family,”

rappler Friday, April 29, 2022 4:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We concluded we can no longer look away from ... the inconveniences experienced by our people where they have to keep face masks on even when strolling alone or on a picnic with family,"

ibtimes Friday, April 29, 2022 4:08:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Although there were concerns, we decided not to overlook the people's discomfort and frustration since they were not allowed take off their masks even when taking a walk alone and while on a family trip,"

koreatimes Friday, April 29, 2022 4:07:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We concluded we can no longer look away from ... the inconveniences experienced by our people where they have to keep face masks on even when strolling alone or on a picnic with family,"

channelnewsasia Friday, April 29, 2022 3:50:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We concluded we can no longer look away from ... the inconveniences experienced by our people where they have to keep face masks on even when strolling alone or on a picnic with family,"

reuters-af Friday, April 29, 2022 3:43:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Although we are considerably reducing regulations, responsibilities for stemming virus-related risk fall on the shoulders of individuals and any group that hosts (large indoor) events,"

koreatimes Sunday, April 24, 2022 9:58:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The average daily number of virus cases has declined about 40 percent from a week ago, while the downward trend continues in serious cases and deaths,"

nationmultimedia Saturday, April 23, 2022 5:30:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The average daily number of virus cases has declined about 40 percent from a week ago, while the downward trend continues in serious cases and deaths,"

koreatimes Friday, April 22, 2022 6:28:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves. It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time,"

polandsun Thursday, April 21, 2022 8:21:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It's inevitable that we'll have to keep wearing a mask indoors for a long time,"

upi Sunday, April 17, 2022 11:12:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves," "It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time"

newshub Sunday, April 17, 2022 3:53:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum saying : “The Omicron has shown signs of weakening significantly after peaking in the third week of March,”

theepochtimes Saturday, April 16, 2022 7:07:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum remarked : “With regard to outdoor mask-wearing, which poses a relatively lower risk, we will decide after two weeks based on a review of the virus situation,”

theepochtimes Saturday, April 16, 2022 7:07:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum dijo : “Ómicron ha dado señales de estar debilitándose tras alcanzar el pico en la tercera semana de marzo (cuando el país superó se situó casi en 600.000 casos diarios)”

monumental Saturday, April 16, 2022 3:05:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum dijo : “Durante un tiempo considerable, llevar la mascarilla en interiores va a ser inevitable”

monumental Saturday, April 16, 2022 3:05:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves,” “It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time”

gulf-times Saturday, April 16, 2022 12:56:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The Omicron [variant] has shown signs of weakening significantly after peaking in the third week of March,”

sundayobserver Friday, April 15, 2022 11:25:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The midnight business curfew and a 10-person cap on the size of gatherings will be lifted starting Monday,"

manilatimes Friday, April 15, 2022 9:25:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves,” “It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time”

euronews-en Friday, April 15, 2022 8:06:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The midnight business curfew and a 10-person cap on the size of gatherings will be lifted starting Monday,”

taipeitimes Friday, April 15, 2022 8:06:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “inevitable for a considerable time ahead,”

taipeitimes Friday, April 15, 2022 8:06:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves,” “It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time”

khaleejtimes Friday, April 15, 2022 7:51:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The midnight business curfew and a 10-person cap on the size of gatherings will be lifted starting Monday,"

aawsat Friday, April 15, 2022 6:03:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The midnight business curfew and a 10-person cap on the size of gatherings will be lifted starting Monday,"

japantoday Friday, April 15, 2022 5:01:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The Omicron [variant] has shown signs of weakening significantly after peaking in the third week of March,”

aljazeera-en Friday, April 15, 2022 4:57:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The midnight business curfew and a 10-person cap on the size of gatherings will be lifted starting Monday,”

TheFrontierPost-en Friday, April 15, 2022 4:42:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The momentum of Omicron has been weakening significantly after peaking in the third week of March," "As the quarantine situation is stabilized and the medical system capacity is confirmed, the government intends to boldly lift social distancing measures"

upi Friday, April 15, 2022 4:17:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The Omicron wave has shown signs of weakening significantly after peaking in the third week of March," "As the virus situation is stabilized and the capabilities of our medical systems are confirmed, the government has decided to boldly lift social distancing measures"

koreatimes Friday, April 15, 2022 4:16:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Indoor mask wearing will be unavoidable for a considerable time," "With regard to outdoor mask wearing, which poses a relatively lower risk, we will decide after two weeks based on a review of the virus situation"

koreatimes Friday, April 15, 2022 4:16:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves,” “It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time”

themalaymailonline Friday, April 15, 2022 3:39:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Other COVID-19 preventive measures will remain unchanged,”

nationmultimedia Saturday, April 2, 2022 5:50:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Fortunately, the outbreak has slowed for the second consecutive week,”

beaumontenterprise Friday, April 1, 2022 7:57:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Fortunately, the outbreak has slowed for the second consecutive week,”

ABCnews Friday, April 1, 2022 7:42:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There are still lots of risk factors to consider, such as concerns over a possible increase in serious cases and deaths, the impact of 'stealth Omicron,' also known as BA.2, which has become a dominant strain, and spring outing demands,"

koreatimes Friday, April 1, 2022 5:26:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will boldly revamp the remaining social distancing rules and other antivirus measures next time if our medical system can be stably managed while we reduce serious cases and deaths in the next two weeks,"

koreatimes Friday, April 1, 2022 5:26:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The 1915 Canakkale Bridge will leave this history of collision and conflict behind and will be a bridge between east and west, starting a new era of peace and prosperity,"

yahoo-au Friday, March 18, 2022 11:12:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum afirmou : “Os vossos antepassados tiveram aqui uma vitória em 1915, mas esta ponte vai unir o Ocidente e o Oriente e trará paz e prosperidade”

expresso Friday, March 18, 2022 10:54:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Some experts are saying that it may hit a peak faster than expected,"

koreatimes Monday, February 28, 2022 6:58:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It is urgent to reduce the excessive burden on public health centers that are in the front line of the virus fight," "To support them, we will send 3,000 public workers to each region, Monday. Also 1,000 military service members will be dispatched to assist"

koreatimes Monday, February 28, 2022 6:58:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Some experts are saying that it may hit the peak faster than expected,"

koreatimes Friday, February 25, 2022 4:13:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It is urgent to reduce excessive burden of pubic health centers that in the front line of the virus fight," "To support them, we will send 3,000 public workers from Monday to each region. Military manpower of 1,000 people will also be dispatched"

koreatimes Friday, February 25, 2022 4:13:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The previous methods of tracing the source of infection cannot keep up with Omicron," "We need to focus our medical capabilities on high-risk groups to minimize serious illness and death"

albawaba-en Thursday, February 24, 2022 8:28:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Although omicron is heading to its peak, we plan to revise our social distancing and other measures once we judge that serious cases and deaths can be controlled stably,"

manilametro Wednesday, February 23, 2022 9:32:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Although omicron is heading to its peak, we plan to revise our social distancing and other measures once we judge that serious cases and deaths can be controlled stably,"

pna Wednesday, February 23, 2022 5:15:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The previous methods of tracing the source of infection cannot keep up with Omicron," "We need to focus our medical capabilities on high-risk groups to minimize serious illness and death"

upi Wednesday, February 23, 2022 10:33:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Omicron's spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,"

AsiaOne Wednesday, February 23, 2022 9:56:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Omicron’s spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,”

cyprus-mail Wednesday, February 23, 2022 9:48:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Omicron’s spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,”

rappler Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7:58:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Omicron’s spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,”

foreignaffairs-nz Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7:48:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Omicron’s spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,”

wsau Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7:16:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Omicron's spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, February 23, 2022 6:19:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We could not overlook the reality of small merchants and self-employed people,"

koreatimes Sunday, February 20, 2022 11:56:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Considering the deepening difficulties of the people’s livelihood and economy, we have concluded that the minimum adjustment was inevitable,”

gulf-times Sunday, February 20, 2022 1:03:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,"

medicalxpress Saturday, February 19, 2022 11:11:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

HonululuAdvertiser Friday, February 18, 2022 8:33:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

TheFrontierPost-en Friday, February 18, 2022 7:20:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Considering the deepening difficulties of the people’s livelihood and economy, we have concluded that the minimum adjustment was inevitable,”

ngrguardiannews Friday, February 18, 2022 4:52:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "deepening difficulties of the people's livelihood and economy,"

dw-en Friday, February 18, 2022 1:02:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Considering the deepening difficulties of the people's livelihood and economy, we have concluded that the minimum adjustment was inevitable,"

aawsat Friday, February 18, 2022 11:37:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

news-yahoo Friday, February 18, 2022 10:41:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

wacotrib Friday, February 18, 2022 7:20:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

lacrossetribune Friday, February 18, 2022 7:08:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Considering the deepening difficulties of the people's livelihood and economy, we have concluded that the minimum adjustment was inevitable,"

afp-en Friday, February 18, 2022 6:26:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

news4jax Friday, February 18, 2022 6:25:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

ABCnews Friday, February 18, 2022 6:13:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

seattlepi Friday, February 18, 2022 6:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

wsoctv Friday, February 18, 2022 6:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

clickondetroit Friday, February 18, 2022 5:54:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

beaumontenterprise Friday, February 18, 2022 5:41:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We have to decide after considering both the spread of Omicron and damage to people's livelihoods coming from tightened curbs that have been around for more than two months,"

koreatimes Wednesday, February 16, 2022 12:18:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "To put it clearly, we have enough test kits for February and March,"

koreatimes Wednesday, February 16, 2022 12:18:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There seem to be some assumptions that the government has given up on controlling the pandemic and is neglecting patients in at-home treatment," "But the government will never turn away from people in need of help or give up reaching out to them"

koreatimes Friday, February 11, 2022 11:04:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It is true there is confusion and misunderstanding after we overhauled the virus response and medical systems ... with emphasis on speed and efficiency," "But there will never be a situation in which the government gives up helping people in pain or turns away from them"

koreatimes Friday, February 11, 2022 4:12:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "spreading faster than expected. We'll face an alarming situation unless we curb its spread," "At the same time, we also have good news -- critically ill cases and deaths are clearly on the decline"

chosun Thursday, February 3, 2022 4:11:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

dw-en Wednesday, January 26, 2022 11:44:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The pattern of the [Omicron] epidemic is different from the Delta epidemic, and the goal of antivirus management is also different,"

upi Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:31:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

news24 Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:40:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The pattern of the [Omicron] epidemic is different from the Delta epidemic and the goal of antivirus management is also different,"

upi Wednesday, January 26, 2022 4:27:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

RTERadio Wednesday, January 26, 2022 12:32:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

RTERadio Wednesday, January 26, 2022 11:25:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:34:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "In just a few days since Omicron became the dominant strain, the number of daily infections has exceeded 13,000,"

koreatimes Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:24:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:56:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : “Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,”

wsau Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:41:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

4-traders Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:00:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : “Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:17:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:56:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "All Koreans still remember the excitement of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang four years ago," "I believe you will bring courage to those who are frustrated with the coronavirus pandemic"

chosun Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:33:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "From now on, the main goal of our antivirus response will be to reduce critical cases and deaths,"

koreatimes Wednesday, January 26, 2022 3:51:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “It is no different from adding fuel to raging flames if many people move around the country and meet each other,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, January 25, 2022 5:37:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I earnestly ask you to refrain from visiting your hometown for everyone's safety and health,"

koreatimes Monday, January 24, 2022 10:31:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It will be no different from pouring fuel on a burning fire,"

koreatimes Monday, January 24, 2022 10:31:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The attack of Omicron appears to have begun in full force,"

business-standard Friday, January 21, 2022 9:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There is no need to be overly afraid or gripped with a vague sense of fear,"

business-standard Friday, January 21, 2022 9:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The attack of Omicron appears to have begun in full force,"

koreatimes Friday, January 21, 2022 4:17:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There is no need to be overly afraid or gripped with a vague sense of fear,"

koreatimes Friday, January 21, 2022 4:17:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The Omicron variant is expected to become the dominant strain within this week. And once it does, as we've seen in many other countries, it will substantially speed up infections,"

koreatimes Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:16:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The Omicron variant is spreading quickly especially from last week and is on the verge of becoming the dominant variant as it accounted for 20 percent of domestic cases two days ago,”

aljazeera-en Friday, January 14, 2022 2:54:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “In many countries, the medical system is on the verge of collapse, because it cannot withstand the explosive spread of Omicron,”

nytimes Friday, January 14, 2022 2:28:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Despite the decreased number of infections and serious cases of COVID-19 compared to December, the downward trend has been stalled recently and the Lunar New Year, where massive movement and contacts of people take place, is just two weeks ahead,"

koreatimes Friday, January 14, 2022 12:53:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "The indicators have improved more or less but the number of new cases are no longer decreasing this week,"

AsiaOne Friday, January 14, 2022 12:07:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The Omicron variant is spreading quickly especially from last week and is on the verge of becoming the dominant variant as it accounted for 20 percent of domestic cases two days ago,”

aljazeera-en Friday, January 14, 2022 11:43:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "In order to provide thicker supports to the self-employed and small shop owners, the government decided to propose a supplementary budget using available resources such as tax surplus,"

koreatimes Friday, January 14, 2022 11:14:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Despite the decreased number of infections and serious cases of COVID-19 compared to December, the downward trend has been stalled recently and the Lunar New Year, where massive movement and contacts of people take place, is just two weeks ahead,"

koreatimes Friday, January 14, 2022 10:26:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The Omicron variant is spreading quickly especially from last week and is on the verge of becoming the dominant variant as it accounted for 20 percent of domestic cases two days ago,”

aljazeera-en Friday, January 14, 2022 10:07:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : “The indicators have improved more or less but the number of new cases are no longer decreasing this week,”

wsau Friday, January 14, 2022 6:40:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The country has decided to draw up a supplementary budget to closely support small business owners and self-employed people by making use of excess tax generated last year and other available financial resources,"

channelnewsasia Friday, January 14, 2022 4:08:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The ministry has been working hard and made many historic accomplishments,"

koreatimes Sunday, January 9, 2022 10:01:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will make sure they can be used swiftly in the medical field,"

koreatimes Friday, January 7, 2022 4:30:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I understand it is a process of social discussion to find balance between virus prevention and human rights," "If it needs improvement, the government will do it with an open mind. But if this confusion and conflict are prolonged, it is people who will be hurt"

koreatimes Friday, January 7, 2022 4:30:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It is too early to think that we have overcome the crisis,"

koreatimes Friday, December 31, 2021 11:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "If the virus situation gets stabilized after we show our civic consciousness a little more for two weeks, the government will actively consider relaxing virus curbs," "For the next year, we expect the fight against the omicron variant to determine the success of our disease control efforts"

koreatimes Friday, December 31, 2021 11:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The Korean community will have to focus on curbing the virus spread for two more weeks,"

koreatimes Friday, December 31, 2021 11:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It is too early to think that we have overcome the crisis,"

koreatimes Friday, December 31, 2021 2:57:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Saturday, December 18, 2021 1:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Friday, December 17, 2021 6:32:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The most frequent reason for cancellation is because one of their groups was unvaccinated. They asked me to refund the deposit I received in advance, and I have no choice but to refund it,"

koreatimes Friday, December 17, 2021 11:11:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

news-yahoo Friday, December 17, 2021 5:01:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,” “We ask our people to respond to these efforts by actively getting vaccinated”

thehill Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:16:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,"

manilatimes Thursday, December 16, 2021 8:37:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,”

taipeitimes Thursday, December 16, 2021 8:05:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : “Estamos fazendo esforços desmedidos para superar a crise premente ampliando nossa capacidade médica e nossa campanha de vacinação, mas precisamos de tempo”

istoe Thursday, December 16, 2021 5:19:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,”

ngrguardiannews Thursday, December 16, 2021 4:55:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : "Estamos fazendo esforços desmedidos para superar a crise premente ampliando nossa capacidade médica e nossa campanha de vacinação, mas precisamos de tempo"

noticias-terra-br Thursday, December 16, 2021 4:22:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : "Só conseguiremos superar este momento crítico se agirmos rapidamente para controlar a propagação por meio de fortes medidas de distanciamento social"

odia Thursday, December 16, 2021 4:14:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,"

foxnews Thursday, December 16, 2021 4:11:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Thursday, December 16, 2021 2:03:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : "Só conseguiremos superar este momento crítico se agirmos rapidamente para controlar a propagação por meio de fortes medidas de distanciamento social"

uol Thursday, December 16, 2021 12:43:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,"

medicalxpress Thursday, December 16, 2021 12:33:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "We're making all-out efforts to overcome the pressing crisis by expanding our medical capacity and vaccination campaign, but we need time,"

channelnewsasia Thursday, December 16, 2021 11:30:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,”

capitalfm Thursday, December 16, 2021 10:59:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "We're making all-out efforts to overcome the pressing crisis by expanding our medical capacity and vaccination campaign, but we need time,"

4-traders Thursday, December 16, 2021 10:39:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:57:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:34:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “We’re making all-out efforts to overcome the pressing crisis by expanding our medical capacity and vaccination campaign, but we need time,”

aljazeera-en Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:30:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,”

TorontoStar Thursday, December 16, 2021 8:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : “We're making all-out efforts to overcome the pressing crisis by expanding our medical capacity and vaccination campaign, but we need time,”

themalaymailonline Thursday, December 16, 2021 7:45:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,”

actionnewsjax Thursday, December 16, 2021 7:44:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,”

clickondetroit Thursday, December 16, 2021 7:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "We're making all-out efforts to overcome the pressing crisis by expanding our medical capacity and vaccination campaign, but we need time,"

news-yahoo Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:40:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,"

ibtimes Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:13:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,"

afp-en Thursday, December 16, 2021 5:46:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We are putting all of our efforts into expanding our medical capacity and increasing vaccinations to overcome the virus crisis we are facing," "But for that, we need time, and in the meantime, we determined that we will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures"

koreatimes Thursday, December 16, 2021 3:43:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Thursday, December 16, 2021 1:48:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said ( about The UK ) : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:41:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:11:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : "Estamos analisando a situação atual com muita seriedade e buscando implantar medidas de distanciamento social ainda mais fortes"

noticias-terra-br Wednesday, December 15, 2021 3:56:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said ( about The UK ) : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Wednesday, December 15, 2021 2:32:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, December 15, 2021 1:36:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,"

medicalxpress Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:53:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:34:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:29:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "We're looking at the current situation very seriously, and seeking to implement even stronger social distancing measures,"

thepeninsulaqatar Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:05:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:03:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The government is looking at the current quarantine situation very seriously and intends to implement stronger social-distancing measures,"

irishsun Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:40:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We are taking the current virus situation very seriously and plan to implement tougher social distancing measures,"

koreatimes Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:08:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "We're looking at the current situation very seriously, and seeking to implement even stronger social distancing measures,"

4-traders Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:57:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,"

startribune Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:45:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures," "We are considering measures that include further reducing the size of allowable social gatherings and imposing business-hour restrictions, and these steps will be confirmed and announced soon"

portstephensexaminer Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:36:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

ABCnews Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:21:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

wsoctv Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:18:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The government considers the current virus situation to be very serious and plans to implement a much more powerful social distancing scheme,"

koreatimes Wednesday, December 15, 2021 3:36:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "If the measures are implemented, we will also come up with suitable compensation plans for small business owners and self-employed people who will once again have to bear the pain,"

koreatimes Wednesday, December 15, 2021 3:36:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to the people,"

koreatimes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 10:15:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum added : "Yesterday was the launch day in enforcing the vaccine pass system but access (to the application) was throttled as user traffic was concentrated at a certain time,"

koreatimes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 6:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "If we conclude that the current crisis is unlikely to improve in the near future, we will have no choice but to implement special quarantine measures, including strong social distancing rules,"

koreatimes Sunday, December 12, 2021 10:33:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "The government has decided to shorten the gap so that all adults can receive an extra dose three months after initial vaccination,"

news-yahoo Sunday, December 12, 2021 2:16:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "The government has decided to shorten the gap so that all adults can receive an extra dose three months after initial vaccination,"

news-yahoo Saturday, December 11, 2021 6:42:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

taipeitimes Friday, December 10, 2021 8:08:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : "O governo decidiu encurtar o intervalo para que todos os adultos possam receber uma dose extra três meses após a vacinação inicial"

noticias-terra-br Friday, December 10, 2021 4:48:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

arabnews Friday, December 10, 2021 3:08:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren't succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

financialexpress Friday, December 10, 2021 1:43:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "The government has decided to shorten the gap so that all adults can receive an extra dose three months after initial vaccination,"

channelnewsasia Friday, December 10, 2021 12:38:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren't succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

financialexpress Friday, December 10, 2021 12:05:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

financialexpress Friday, December 10, 2021 12:05:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "The government has decided to shorten the gap so that all adults can receive an extra dose three months after initial vaccination,"

news-yahoo Friday, December 10, 2021 11:55:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : “The government has decided to shorten the gap so that all adults can receive an extra dose three months after initial vaccination,”

rappler Friday, December 10, 2021 11:16:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "If it becomes clear that we aren't succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, December 10, 2021 10:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

wftv Friday, December 10, 2021 9:59:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

clickondetroit Friday, December 10, 2021 9:37:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

news4jax Friday, December 10, 2021 9:33:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

actionnewsjax Friday, December 10, 2021 9:27:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

TorontoStar Friday, December 10, 2021 9:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

ABCnews Friday, December 10, 2021 9:08:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

beaumontenterprise Friday, December 10, 2021 9:07:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Our medical response capability is quickly burning out as daily cases remained in the 7,000s for a third day in row, with seniors aged 60 or older accounting for 35 percent of the cases,"

koreatimes Friday, December 10, 2021 5:45:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We are continuously expanding the number of beds with active cooperation from the medical community, but it is difficult to keep up with the increase in the number of confirmed cases,"

upi Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:41:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Last week, the level of daily increase reached 5,000 and today the tally came out over 7,000 – the viral spread has been fierce,”

aljazeera-en Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:48:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Last week, the level of daily increase reached 5,000 and today the tally came out over 7,000 – the viral spread has been fierce,”

thehill Wednesday, December 8, 2021 6:02:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "In the capital area, where 80 percent of total cases are reported, we continue to add hospital beds with active cooperation from the medical community, but still it is tough to catch up with the pace of rising virus cases,"

koreatimes Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There lots of concerns that small merchants and self-employed people will get more anxious due to stricter quarantine rules initiated from this week," "But we know from our past experience that if virus prevention falters then people's lives falter too"

koreatimes Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We plan to expand the vaccine pass system comprehensively to lower the risk of infections in our daily lives,"

koreatimes Friday, December 3, 2021 11:32:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Sufficient, stable and extensive distributions of vaccines is the key to overcoming COVID-19,"

koreatimes Friday, November 26, 2021 4:07:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Korea too will vigorously take part in the collective efforts to rebuild supply chains,"

koreatimes Friday, November 26, 2021 4:07:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Hydrogen is the most powerful means of achieving the zero-carbon goal,"

koreatimes Friday, November 26, 2021 11:51:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “As the number of families with pet animals has risen rapidly and public interest in animal rights and welfare has grown in our country, there have been increasing voices saying that it’s difficult now to see dog meat consumption as just traditional food culture,”

thehill Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:21:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will form a joint private-government consultative body led by civilians and produce a social consensus,"

efe Thursday, November 25, 2021 11:14:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The disease control situation is more serious than expected,"

upi Wednesday, November 24, 2021 1:12:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We are in the fourth week after adopting the gradual return to normalcy plan. It is now time to make a decision on whether to move on to the next stage, but the situation is much more serious than expected,"

koreatimes Wednesday, November 24, 2021 10:28:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We should beef up support measures so that asymptomatic patients and those with mild symptoms can have treatments at home safely,"

koreatimes Wednesday, November 24, 2021 5:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I especially thank Hyundai Motor Group for pledging to create the highest number of jobs among the participating companies,"

koreatimes Monday, November 22, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There are concerns that our journey to return to normalcy may stop for a while if we cannot overcome this crisis,"

koreatimes Friday, November 19, 2021 4:14:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Speeding up administering booster shots has become an urgent task to prevent further breakthrough infections,"

koreatimes Wednesday, November 17, 2021 11:13:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I could not just ask my friend's wife to leave, but whatever the reason, it is true that I violated virus prevention rules,"

koreatimes Friday, November 12, 2021 9:10:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Our finance does not have enough capacity to do that,"

ibtimes-in Wednesday, November 3, 2021 1:02:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "In the financial authority's perspective, our disposable revenue is obvious," "We are not in a situation to get money from here and there"

ibtimes-in Wednesday, November 3, 2021 1:02:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "So far, the nation's medical capabilities are okay, but we will have no choice but to send a warning when 60 percent of intensive care unit beds for coronavirus patients are occupied, and to suspend the Living with COVID-19 plan when the occupation level reaches 75 percent,"

koreatimes Wednesday, November 3, 2021 10:53:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Our financing does not have enough capacity to do this,"

koreatimes Wednesday, November 3, 2021 10:53:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Some people say the whole community will break down due to the prosecution reform, but I do not believe that story," "Any unchecked power should not be left alone"

koreatimes Wednesday, May 4, 2022 8:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I had served as a minister managing the police,"

koreatimes Wednesday, May 4, 2022 8:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said ( about Han Duck-soo ) : "I hope Han can get the National Assembly's approval," "Until my successor comes, I will play a connecting role. The current government should help the launch of the next government"

koreatimes Wednesday, May 4, 2022 8:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Although there were concerns, we decided not to overlook the people's discomfort and frustration since they were not allowed take off their masks even when taking a walk alone and while on a family trip,"

koreatimes Saturday, April 30, 2022 6:55:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Some raised concerns over this decision, but we have concluded that we cannot disregard the difficulties and inconveniences people have been going through, while not being able to take off their masks even when they walk alone or are on a family outing,"

koreatimes Friday, April 29, 2022 11:01:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We concluded we can no longer look away from ... the inconveniences experienced by our people where they have to keep face masks on even when strolling alone or on a picnic with family,"

ibtimes-uk Friday, April 29, 2022 9:21:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum detto : "Malgrado ci fossero timori, abbiamo deciso di non trascurare il disagio e la frustrazione delle persone dal momento che non potevano togliersi le mascherine anche quando facevano una passeggiata da soli o durante un viaggio di famiglia"

lagazzettadelmezzogiorno-en Friday, April 29, 2022 7:57:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “We concluded we can no longer look away from…the inconveniences experienced by our people where they have to keep face masks on even when strolling alone or on a picnic with family,”

rappler Friday, April 29, 2022 4:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We concluded we can no longer look away from ... the inconveniences experienced by our people where they have to keep face masks on even when strolling alone or on a picnic with family,"

ibtimes Friday, April 29, 2022 4:08:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Although there were concerns, we decided not to overlook the people's discomfort and frustration since they were not allowed take off their masks even when taking a walk alone and while on a family trip,"

koreatimes Friday, April 29, 2022 4:07:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We concluded we can no longer look away from ... the inconveniences experienced by our people where they have to keep face masks on even when strolling alone or on a picnic with family,"

channelnewsasia Friday, April 29, 2022 3:50:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We concluded we can no longer look away from ... the inconveniences experienced by our people where they have to keep face masks on even when strolling alone or on a picnic with family,"

reuters-af Friday, April 29, 2022 3:43:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Although we are considerably reducing regulations, responsibilities for stemming virus-related risk fall on the shoulders of individuals and any group that hosts (large indoor) events,"

koreatimes Sunday, April 24, 2022 9:58:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The average daily number of virus cases has declined about 40 percent from a week ago, while the downward trend continues in serious cases and deaths,"

nationmultimedia Saturday, April 23, 2022 5:30:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The average daily number of virus cases has declined about 40 percent from a week ago, while the downward trend continues in serious cases and deaths,"

koreatimes Friday, April 22, 2022 6:28:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves. It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time,"

polandsun Thursday, April 21, 2022 8:21:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It's inevitable that we'll have to keep wearing a mask indoors for a long time,"

upi Sunday, April 17, 2022 11:12:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves," "It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time"

newshub Sunday, April 17, 2022 3:53:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum saying : “The Omicron has shown signs of weakening significantly after peaking in the third week of March,”

theepochtimes Saturday, April 16, 2022 7:07:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum remarked : “With regard to outdoor mask-wearing, which poses a relatively lower risk, we will decide after two weeks based on a review of the virus situation,”

theepochtimes Saturday, April 16, 2022 7:07:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum dijo : “Ómicron ha dado señales de estar debilitándose tras alcanzar el pico en la tercera semana de marzo (cuando el país superó se situó casi en 600.000 casos diarios)”

monumental Saturday, April 16, 2022 3:05:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum dijo : “Durante un tiempo considerable, llevar la mascarilla en interiores va a ser inevitable”

monumental Saturday, April 16, 2022 3:05:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves,” “It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time”

gulf-times Saturday, April 16, 2022 12:56:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The Omicron [variant] has shown signs of weakening significantly after peaking in the third week of March,”

sundayobserver Friday, April 15, 2022 11:25:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The midnight business curfew and a 10-person cap on the size of gatherings will be lifted starting Monday,"

manilatimes Friday, April 15, 2022 9:25:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves,” “It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time”

euronews-en Friday, April 15, 2022 8:06:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The midnight business curfew and a 10-person cap on the size of gatherings will be lifted starting Monday,”

taipeitimes Friday, April 15, 2022 8:06:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “inevitable for a considerable time ahead,”

taipeitimes Friday, April 15, 2022 8:06:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves,” “It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time”

khaleejtimes Friday, April 15, 2022 7:51:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The midnight business curfew and a 10-person cap on the size of gatherings will be lifted starting Monday,"

aawsat Friday, April 15, 2022 6:03:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The midnight business curfew and a 10-person cap on the size of gatherings will be lifted starting Monday,"

japantoday Friday, April 15, 2022 5:01:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The Omicron [variant] has shown signs of weakening significantly after peaking in the third week of March,”

aljazeera-en Friday, April 15, 2022 4:57:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The midnight business curfew and a 10-person cap on the size of gatherings will be lifted starting Monday,”

TheFrontierPost-en Friday, April 15, 2022 4:42:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The momentum of Omicron has been weakening significantly after peaking in the third week of March," "As the quarantine situation is stabilized and the medical system capacity is confirmed, the government intends to boldly lift social distancing measures"

upi Friday, April 15, 2022 4:17:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The Omicron wave has shown signs of weakening significantly after peaking in the third week of March," "As the virus situation is stabilized and the capabilities of our medical systems are confirmed, the government has decided to boldly lift social distancing measures"

koreatimes Friday, April 15, 2022 4:16:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Indoor mask wearing will be unavoidable for a considerable time," "With regard to outdoor mask wearing, which poses a relatively lower risk, we will decide after two weeks based on a review of the virus situation"

koreatimes Friday, April 15, 2022 4:16:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Wearing masks is still a very important means to protect ourselves,” “It is inevitable to maintain the indoor mask mandate for a considerable period of time”

themalaymailonline Friday, April 15, 2022 3:39:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Other COVID-19 preventive measures will remain unchanged,”

nationmultimedia Saturday, April 2, 2022 5:50:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Fortunately, the outbreak has slowed for the second consecutive week,”

beaumontenterprise Friday, April 1, 2022 7:57:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Fortunately, the outbreak has slowed for the second consecutive week,”

ABCnews Friday, April 1, 2022 7:42:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There are still lots of risk factors to consider, such as concerns over a possible increase in serious cases and deaths, the impact of 'stealth Omicron,' also known as BA.2, which has become a dominant strain, and spring outing demands,"

koreatimes Friday, April 1, 2022 5:26:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will boldly revamp the remaining social distancing rules and other antivirus measures next time if our medical system can be stably managed while we reduce serious cases and deaths in the next two weeks,"

koreatimes Friday, April 1, 2022 5:26:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The 1915 Canakkale Bridge will leave this history of collision and conflict behind and will be a bridge between east and west, starting a new era of peace and prosperity,"

yahoo-au Friday, March 18, 2022 11:12:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum afirmou : “Os vossos antepassados tiveram aqui uma vitória em 1915, mas esta ponte vai unir o Ocidente e o Oriente e trará paz e prosperidade”

expresso Friday, March 18, 2022 10:54:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Some experts are saying that it may hit a peak faster than expected,"

koreatimes Monday, February 28, 2022 6:58:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It is urgent to reduce the excessive burden on public health centers that are in the front line of the virus fight," "To support them, we will send 3,000 public workers to each region, Monday. Also 1,000 military service members will be dispatched to assist"

koreatimes Monday, February 28, 2022 6:58:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Some experts are saying that it may hit the peak faster than expected,"

koreatimes Friday, February 25, 2022 4:13:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It is urgent to reduce excessive burden of pubic health centers that in the front line of the virus fight," "To support them, we will send 3,000 public workers from Monday to each region. Military manpower of 1,000 people will also be dispatched"

koreatimes Friday, February 25, 2022 4:13:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The previous methods of tracing the source of infection cannot keep up with Omicron," "We need to focus our medical capabilities on high-risk groups to minimize serious illness and death"

albawaba-en Thursday, February 24, 2022 8:28:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Although omicron is heading to its peak, we plan to revise our social distancing and other measures once we judge that serious cases and deaths can be controlled stably,"

manilametro Wednesday, February 23, 2022 9:32:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Although omicron is heading to its peak, we plan to revise our social distancing and other measures once we judge that serious cases and deaths can be controlled stably,"

pna Wednesday, February 23, 2022 5:15:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The previous methods of tracing the source of infection cannot keep up with Omicron," "We need to focus our medical capabilities on high-risk groups to minimize serious illness and death"

upi Wednesday, February 23, 2022 10:33:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Omicron's spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,"

AsiaOne Wednesday, February 23, 2022 9:56:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Omicron’s spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,”

cyprus-mail Wednesday, February 23, 2022 9:48:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Omicron’s spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,”

rappler Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7:58:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Omicron’s spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,”

foreignaffairs-nz Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7:48:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Omicron’s spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,”

wsau Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7:16:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Omicron's spread is still racing to its peak, but once it is assured that severe cases and deaths can be stably managed, we will reform the broad framework of our anti-virus quarantine policy including social distancing,"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, February 23, 2022 6:19:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We could not overlook the reality of small merchants and self-employed people,"

koreatimes Sunday, February 20, 2022 11:56:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Considering the deepening difficulties of the people’s livelihood and economy, we have concluded that the minimum adjustment was inevitable,”

gulf-times Sunday, February 20, 2022 1:03:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,"

medicalxpress Saturday, February 19, 2022 11:11:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

HonululuAdvertiser Friday, February 18, 2022 8:33:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

TheFrontierPost-en Friday, February 18, 2022 7:20:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Considering the deepening difficulties of the people’s livelihood and economy, we have concluded that the minimum adjustment was inevitable,”

ngrguardiannews Friday, February 18, 2022 4:52:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "deepening difficulties of the people's livelihood and economy,"

dw-en Friday, February 18, 2022 1:02:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Considering the deepening difficulties of the people's livelihood and economy, we have concluded that the minimum adjustment was inevitable,"

aawsat Friday, February 18, 2022 11:37:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

news-yahoo Friday, February 18, 2022 10:41:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

wacotrib Friday, February 18, 2022 7:20:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

lacrossetribune Friday, February 18, 2022 7:08:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Considering the deepening difficulties of the people's livelihood and economy, we have concluded that the minimum adjustment was inevitable,"

afp-en Friday, February 18, 2022 6:26:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

news4jax Friday, February 18, 2022 6:25:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

ABCnews Friday, February 18, 2022 6:13:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

seattlepi Friday, February 18, 2022 6:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

wsoctv Friday, February 18, 2022 6:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

clickondetroit Friday, February 18, 2022 5:54:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Experts are expecting the (omicron outbreak) to peak sometime between late February and March,”

beaumontenterprise Friday, February 18, 2022 5:41:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We have to decide after considering both the spread of Omicron and damage to people's livelihoods coming from tightened curbs that have been around for more than two months,"

koreatimes Wednesday, February 16, 2022 12:18:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "To put it clearly, we have enough test kits for February and March,"

koreatimes Wednesday, February 16, 2022 12:18:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There seem to be some assumptions that the government has given up on controlling the pandemic and is neglecting patients in at-home treatment," "But the government will never turn away from people in need of help or give up reaching out to them"

koreatimes Friday, February 11, 2022 11:04:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It is true there is confusion and misunderstanding after we overhauled the virus response and medical systems ... with emphasis on speed and efficiency," "But there will never be a situation in which the government gives up helping people in pain or turns away from them"

koreatimes Friday, February 11, 2022 4:12:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "spreading faster than expected. We'll face an alarming situation unless we curb its spread," "At the same time, we also have good news -- critically ill cases and deaths are clearly on the decline"

chosun Thursday, February 3, 2022 4:11:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

dw-en Wednesday, January 26, 2022 11:44:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The pattern of the [Omicron] epidemic is different from the Delta epidemic, and the goal of antivirus management is also different,"

upi Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:31:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

news24 Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:40:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The pattern of the [Omicron] epidemic is different from the Delta epidemic and the goal of antivirus management is also different,"

upi Wednesday, January 26, 2022 4:27:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

RTERadio Wednesday, January 26, 2022 12:32:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

RTERadio Wednesday, January 26, 2022 11:25:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:34:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "In just a few days since Omicron became the dominant strain, the number of daily infections has exceeded 13,000,"

koreatimes Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:24:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:56:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : “Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,”

wsau Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:41:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

4-traders Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:00:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : “Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:17:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Going forward, our top priority is to reduce critically ill patients and deaths,"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:56:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "All Koreans still remember the excitement of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang four years ago," "I believe you will bring courage to those who are frustrated with the coronavirus pandemic"

chosun Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:33:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "From now on, the main goal of our antivirus response will be to reduce critical cases and deaths,"

koreatimes Wednesday, January 26, 2022 3:51:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “It is no different from adding fuel to raging flames if many people move around the country and meet each other,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, January 25, 2022 5:37:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I earnestly ask you to refrain from visiting your hometown for everyone's safety and health,"

koreatimes Monday, January 24, 2022 10:31:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It will be no different from pouring fuel on a burning fire,"

koreatimes Monday, January 24, 2022 10:31:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The attack of Omicron appears to have begun in full force,"

business-standard Friday, January 21, 2022 9:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There is no need to be overly afraid or gripped with a vague sense of fear,"

business-standard Friday, January 21, 2022 9:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The attack of Omicron appears to have begun in full force,"

koreatimes Friday, January 21, 2022 4:17:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There is no need to be overly afraid or gripped with a vague sense of fear,"

koreatimes Friday, January 21, 2022 4:17:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The Omicron variant is expected to become the dominant strain within this week. And once it does, as we've seen in many other countries, it will substantially speed up infections,"

koreatimes Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:16:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The Omicron variant is spreading quickly especially from last week and is on the verge of becoming the dominant variant as it accounted for 20 percent of domestic cases two days ago,”

aljazeera-en Friday, January 14, 2022 2:54:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “In many countries, the medical system is on the verge of collapse, because it cannot withstand the explosive spread of Omicron,”

nytimes Friday, January 14, 2022 2:28:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Despite the decreased number of infections and serious cases of COVID-19 compared to December, the downward trend has been stalled recently and the Lunar New Year, where massive movement and contacts of people take place, is just two weeks ahead,"

koreatimes Friday, January 14, 2022 12:53:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "The indicators have improved more or less but the number of new cases are no longer decreasing this week,"

AsiaOne Friday, January 14, 2022 12:07:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The Omicron variant is spreading quickly especially from last week and is on the verge of becoming the dominant variant as it accounted for 20 percent of domestic cases two days ago,”

aljazeera-en Friday, January 14, 2022 11:43:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "In order to provide thicker supports to the self-employed and small shop owners, the government decided to propose a supplementary budget using available resources such as tax surplus,"

koreatimes Friday, January 14, 2022 11:14:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Despite the decreased number of infections and serious cases of COVID-19 compared to December, the downward trend has been stalled recently and the Lunar New Year, where massive movement and contacts of people take place, is just two weeks ahead,"

koreatimes Friday, January 14, 2022 10:26:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The Omicron variant is spreading quickly especially from last week and is on the verge of becoming the dominant variant as it accounted for 20 percent of domestic cases two days ago,”

aljazeera-en Friday, January 14, 2022 10:07:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : “The indicators have improved more or less but the number of new cases are no longer decreasing this week,”

wsau Friday, January 14, 2022 6:40:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The country has decided to draw up a supplementary budget to closely support small business owners and self-employed people by making use of excess tax generated last year and other available financial resources,"

channelnewsasia Friday, January 14, 2022 4:08:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The ministry has been working hard and made many historic accomplishments,"

koreatimes Sunday, January 9, 2022 10:01:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will make sure they can be used swiftly in the medical field,"

koreatimes Friday, January 7, 2022 4:30:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I understand it is a process of social discussion to find balance between virus prevention and human rights," "If it needs improvement, the government will do it with an open mind. But if this confusion and conflict are prolonged, it is people who will be hurt"

koreatimes Friday, January 7, 2022 4:30:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It is too early to think that we have overcome the crisis,"

koreatimes Friday, December 31, 2021 11:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "If the virus situation gets stabilized after we show our civic consciousness a little more for two weeks, the government will actively consider relaxing virus curbs," "For the next year, we expect the fight against the omicron variant to determine the success of our disease control efforts"

koreatimes Friday, December 31, 2021 11:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The Korean community will have to focus on curbing the virus spread for two more weeks,"

koreatimes Friday, December 31, 2021 11:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "It is too early to think that we have overcome the crisis,"

koreatimes Friday, December 31, 2021 2:57:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Saturday, December 18, 2021 1:38:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Friday, December 17, 2021 6:32:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The most frequent reason for cancellation is because one of their groups was unvaccinated. They asked me to refund the deposit I received in advance, and I have no choice but to refund it,"

koreatimes Friday, December 17, 2021 11:11:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

news-yahoo Friday, December 17, 2021 5:01:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,” “We ask our people to respond to these efforts by actively getting vaccinated”

thehill Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:16:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,"

manilatimes Thursday, December 16, 2021 8:37:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,”

taipeitimes Thursday, December 16, 2021 8:05:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : “Estamos fazendo esforços desmedidos para superar a crise premente ampliando nossa capacidade médica e nossa campanha de vacinação, mas precisamos de tempo”

istoe Thursday, December 16, 2021 5:19:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,”

ngrguardiannews Thursday, December 16, 2021 4:55:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : "Estamos fazendo esforços desmedidos para superar a crise premente ampliando nossa capacidade médica e nossa campanha de vacinação, mas precisamos de tempo"

noticias-terra-br Thursday, December 16, 2021 4:22:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : "Só conseguiremos superar este momento crítico se agirmos rapidamente para controlar a propagação por meio de fortes medidas de distanciamento social"

odia Thursday, December 16, 2021 4:14:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,"

foxnews Thursday, December 16, 2021 4:11:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Thursday, December 16, 2021 2:03:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : "Só conseguiremos superar este momento crítico se agirmos rapidamente para controlar a propagação por meio de fortes medidas de distanciamento social"

uol Thursday, December 16, 2021 12:43:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,"

medicalxpress Thursday, December 16, 2021 12:33:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "We're making all-out efforts to overcome the pressing crisis by expanding our medical capacity and vaccination campaign, but we need time,"

channelnewsasia Thursday, December 16, 2021 11:30:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,”

capitalfm Thursday, December 16, 2021 10:59:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "We're making all-out efforts to overcome the pressing crisis by expanding our medical capacity and vaccination campaign, but we need time,"

4-traders Thursday, December 16, 2021 10:39:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:57:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:34:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “We’re making all-out efforts to overcome the pressing crisis by expanding our medical capacity and vaccination campaign, but we need time,”

aljazeera-en Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:30:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,”

TorontoStar Thursday, December 16, 2021 8:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : “We're making all-out efforts to overcome the pressing crisis by expanding our medical capacity and vaccination campaign, but we need time,”

themalaymailonline Thursday, December 16, 2021 7:45:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,”

actionnewsjax Thursday, December 16, 2021 7:44:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “During this period of standstill, the government will reinforce the stability of our medical response capabilities,”

clickondetroit Thursday, December 16, 2021 7:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "We're making all-out efforts to overcome the pressing crisis by expanding our medical capacity and vaccination campaign, but we need time,"

news-yahoo Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:40:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,"

ibtimes Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:13:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures,"

afp-en Thursday, December 16, 2021 5:46:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We are putting all of our efforts into expanding our medical capacity and increasing vaccinations to overcome the virus crisis we are facing," "But for that, we need time, and in the meantime, we determined that we will be able to overcome this critical moment only if we quickly bring the spread under control through strong social distancing measures"

koreatimes Thursday, December 16, 2021 3:43:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Thursday, December 16, 2021 1:48:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said ( about The UK ) : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:41:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:11:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : "Estamos analisando a situação atual com muita seriedade e buscando implantar medidas de distanciamento social ainda mais fortes"

noticias-terra-br Wednesday, December 15, 2021 3:56:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said ( about The UK ) : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Wednesday, December 15, 2021 2:32:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, December 15, 2021 1:36:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,"

medicalxpress Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:53:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:34:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

bostonglobe Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:29:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "We're looking at the current situation very seriously, and seeking to implement even stronger social distancing measures,"

thepeninsulaqatar Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:05:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:03:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The government is looking at the current quarantine situation very seriously and intends to implement stronger social-distancing measures,"

irishsun Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:40:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We are taking the current virus situation very seriously and plan to implement tougher social distancing measures,"

koreatimes Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:08:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "We're looking at the current situation very seriously, and seeking to implement even stronger social distancing measures,"

4-traders Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:57:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,"

startribune Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:45:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures," "We are considering measures that include further reducing the size of allowable social gatherings and imposing business-hour restrictions, and these steps will be confirmed and announced soon"

portstephensexaminer Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:36:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

ABCnews Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:21:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “The government sees the current virus situation as serious and plans to enforce stronger social distancing measures,”

wsoctv Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:18:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The government considers the current virus situation to be very serious and plans to implement a much more powerful social distancing scheme,"

koreatimes Wednesday, December 15, 2021 3:36:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "If the measures are implemented, we will also come up with suitable compensation plans for small business owners and self-employed people who will once again have to bear the pain,"

koreatimes Wednesday, December 15, 2021 3:36:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to the people,"

koreatimes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 10:15:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum added : "Yesterday was the launch day in enforcing the vaccine pass system but access (to the application) was throttled as user traffic was concentrated at a certain time,"

koreatimes Tuesday, December 14, 2021 6:06:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "If we conclude that the current crisis is unlikely to improve in the near future, we will have no choice but to implement special quarantine measures, including strong social distancing rules,"

koreatimes Sunday, December 12, 2021 10:33:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "The government has decided to shorten the gap so that all adults can receive an extra dose three months after initial vaccination,"

news-yahoo Sunday, December 12, 2021 2:16:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "The government has decided to shorten the gap so that all adults can receive an extra dose three months after initial vaccination,"

news-yahoo Saturday, December 11, 2021 6:42:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

taipeitimes Friday, December 10, 2021 8:08:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum disse : "O governo decidiu encurtar o intervalo para que todos os adultos possam receber uma dose extra três meses após a vacinação inicial"

noticias-terra-br Friday, December 10, 2021 4:48:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

arabnews Friday, December 10, 2021 3:08:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren't succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

financialexpress Friday, December 10, 2021 1:43:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "The government has decided to shorten the gap so that all adults can receive an extra dose three months after initial vaccination,"

channelnewsasia Friday, December 10, 2021 12:38:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren't succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

financialexpress Friday, December 10, 2021 12:05:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

financialexpress Friday, December 10, 2021 12:05:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "The government has decided to shorten the gap so that all adults can receive an extra dose three months after initial vaccination,"

news-yahoo Friday, December 10, 2021 11:55:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : “The government has decided to shorten the gap so that all adults can receive an extra dose three months after initial vaccination,”

rappler Friday, December 10, 2021 11:16:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "If it becomes clear that we aren't succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, December 10, 2021 10:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

wftv Friday, December 10, 2021 9:59:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

clickondetroit Friday, December 10, 2021 9:37:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

news4jax Friday, December 10, 2021 9:33:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

actionnewsjax Friday, December 10, 2021 9:27:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

TorontoStar Friday, December 10, 2021 9:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

ABCnews Friday, December 10, 2021 9:08:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “If it becomes clear that we aren’t succeeding in reversing this crisis situation within the next few days, the government will have no other choice but to employ extraordinary anti-virus measures, including strong social distancing,”

beaumontenterprise Friday, December 10, 2021 9:07:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Our medical response capability is quickly burning out as daily cases remained in the 7,000s for a third day in row, with seniors aged 60 or older accounting for 35 percent of the cases,"

koreatimes Friday, December 10, 2021 5:45:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We are continuously expanding the number of beds with active cooperation from the medical community, but it is difficult to keep up with the increase in the number of confirmed cases,"

upi Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:41:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Last week, the level of daily increase reached 5,000 and today the tally came out over 7,000 – the viral spread has been fierce,”

aljazeera-en Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:48:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “Last week, the level of daily increase reached 5,000 and today the tally came out over 7,000 – the viral spread has been fierce,”

thehill Wednesday, December 8, 2021 6:02:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "In the capital area, where 80 percent of total cases are reported, we continue to add hospital beds with active cooperation from the medical community, but still it is tough to catch up with the pace of rising virus cases,"

koreatimes Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There lots of concerns that small merchants and self-employed people will get more anxious due to stricter quarantine rules initiated from this week," "But we know from our past experience that if virus prevention falters then people's lives falter too"

koreatimes Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We plan to expand the vaccine pass system comprehensively to lower the risk of infections in our daily lives,"

koreatimes Friday, December 3, 2021 11:32:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum told : "Sufficient, stable and extensive distributions of vaccines is the key to overcoming COVID-19,"

koreatimes Friday, November 26, 2021 4:07:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Korea too will vigorously take part in the collective efforts to rebuild supply chains,"

koreatimes Friday, November 26, 2021 4:07:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Hydrogen is the most powerful means of achieving the zero-carbon goal,"

koreatimes Friday, November 26, 2021 11:51:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : “As the number of families with pet animals has risen rapidly and public interest in animal rights and welfare has grown in our country, there have been increasing voices saying that it’s difficult now to see dog meat consumption as just traditional food culture,”

thehill Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:21:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We will form a joint private-government consultative body led by civilians and produce a social consensus,"

efe Thursday, November 25, 2021 11:14:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "The disease control situation is more serious than expected,"

upi Wednesday, November 24, 2021 1:12:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We are in the fourth week after adopting the gradual return to normalcy plan. It is now time to make a decision on whether to move on to the next stage, but the situation is much more serious than expected,"

koreatimes Wednesday, November 24, 2021 10:28:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "We should beef up support measures so that asymptomatic patients and those with mild symptoms can have treatments at home safely,"

koreatimes Wednesday, November 24, 2021 5:23:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I especially thank Hyundai Motor Group for pledging to create the highest number of jobs among the participating companies,"

koreatimes Monday, November 22, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "There are concerns that our journey to return to normalcy may stop for a while if we cannot overcome this crisis,"

koreatimes Friday, November 19, 2021 4:14:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Speeding up administering booster shots has become an urgent task to prevent further breakthrough infections,"

koreatimes Wednesday, November 17, 2021 11:13:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "I could not just ask my friend's wife to leave, but whatever the reason, it is true that I violated virus prevention rules,"

koreatimes Friday, November 12, 2021 9:10:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Our finance does not have enough capacity to do that,"

ibtimes-in Wednesday, November 3, 2021 1:02:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "In the financial authority's perspective, our disposable revenue is obvious," "We are not in a situation to get money from here and there"

ibtimes-in Wednesday, November 3, 2021 1:02:00 PM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "So far, the nation's medical capabilities are okay, but we will have no choice but to send a warning when 60 percent of intensive care unit beds for coronavirus patients are occupied, and to suspend the Living with COVID-19 plan when the occupation level reaches 75 percent,"

koreatimes Wednesday, November 3, 2021 10:53:00 AM EAT

Kim Boo-kyum said : "Our financing does not have enough capacity to do this,"

koreatimes Wednesday, November 3, 2021 10:53:00 AM EAT