On the 14th, Minister Cho Kyu-hong of the Ministry of Health and Welfare convened an emergency executive meeting of the Ministry after a government meeting chaired by the acting president to convey the acting president's urgent directives and instructed to make every effort to ensure that there are no disruptions in key livelihood measures.
Minister Cho emphasized, "We must focus our capabilities on maintaining the emergency medical system, including winter emergency medical measures, emergency medical measures during the Lunar New Year holiday, and management of respiratory diseases." He also urged, "We will ensure that there are no blind spots in welfare by preparing measures to identify and support vulnerable households, check disaster preparedness facilities for vulnerable groups, and be fully prepared to protect and provide tailored support for these communities." The Ministry stated, "Along with efforts to communicate with the health care field, we will fulfill our responsibilities and obligations as defined by law to protect vulnerable groups and safeguard public health."