COVID-19: US Department of State: “Vaccine supply to South Korea will be postponed”
-Moxibustion was set up for Moon Jae-in who escaped from participating in Quad-
US State Department Press Secretary:
Regarding overseas vaccine supply,
“Priority is given to neighboring countries of the United States and Quad (Japan, the United States, Australia and India).”
In this way, made a statement at the press conference.
He stated, “Korea, which refuses to participate in the anti-Chinese siege, will be postponed”
Press Secretary Price:
“I can’t tell you about private diplomatic policy,” he said coldly.
“In any case, South Korea will be postponed,” he said.
US Vaccinated Countries:
Vaccination is under discussion with Canada, Mexico and Quad.
Neighboring countries Canada and Mexico, where infectious diseases are likely to flow,
Participate in Quad, the siege of China, give priority to Japan-Australia
Spokesperson Price stated.
US Vaccine Diplomacy:
“US vaccine diplomacy is part of our security policy,” he said.
Press Secretary Price brought out Quad.
South Korea not participating in Quad:
South Korea has not participated in the siege to China.
That’s why I told South Korea that I couldn’t be in the first group of vaccine suppliers.
US Department of State Site:
・ I ’m not going to get into any private diplomatic communications with the Republic of Korea, or any other country for that matter.
・ We ’ve talked about in terms of our arrangements with Canada and Mexico and we ’ve talked about in our arrangements with the Quad.
Daily Shincho
https://www.dailyshincho.jp/article/2021/05061600/?all=1
Chosun Ilbo Editorial:
Currently, the Republic of Korea has not risen to the priority of US vaccine support.
To get priority support for vaccines
South Korea is the most reliable for the United States
Being able to ask for help when needed,
In other words, it is necessary to show proof of being an ally.
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https://www.chosun.com/opinion/editorial/2021/04/23/HA6N3JNFCVHFRCTBS4YXTTTVNM/
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