President Moon Jae-in held a town hall meeting on Sunday to answer questions about his major policies.
The event, broadcasted live by KBS from 7:10 p.m., was attended by some 300 citizens that KBS selected through polling agencies.
During the 100-minute event, Moon said that he has six months until his term expires, and he believes six months is a very long period of time. Moon promised to make his best efforts during the remainder of his term.
Moon cited real estate issues as the most regrettable situation during his term, saying that it would have been better if the government had put more effort into supplying homes earlier.
He added the government may not have time to make up for the real estate problem, but it will work to find a clue to the solution until the end of his term so that difficulties don't go over to the next government.
Regarding COVID-19 treatment, Moon said the government has signed a contract for COVID-19 pills for 400-thousand people, which will be brought in in February at the latest.
He also said the government will lower the minimum age for COVID-19 vaccination if the vaccine proves safe and effective for children, noting that the United States has started inoculating children aged five to eleven.
The town hall meeting was also attended by Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Commissioner Jeong Eun-kyeong and nine ministers including Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki.
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