8월17일 임시공휴일 확정…광복절부터 사흘연휴<br /><br />The South Korean government has designated August 17th as a temporary holiday for this year.<br />The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting this morning that was chaired by President Moon Jae-in.<br />Explaining the decision, he said it's aimed at giving the public a break amid the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />People will be able to enjoy a three-day break, as the upcoming August 15th Liberation Day falls on a Saturday this year.<br />We're planning to give people worn out by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic a short, but valuable break. I hope it's a day we don't forget about people who have to work at quarantine sites, those that have to work without a break and those that cannot close their shops or factories.<br />On the Korean New Deal initiative,... President Moon called for active participation from local governments saying the government also plans to push for locally-led new deal projects.<br />He said the main aim is to revitalize local economies by creating sustainable jobs and raising the quality of life for residents to achieve balanced development.<br />Moon added that a meeting will be set up bringing together the mayors and governors of the country's cities and provinces to speed up development.<br />
