A government-civilian committee tasked with supporting the nation’s efforts to transition back to normal daily routine amid the persistence of COVID-19 will hold its first meeting in Seoul on Wednesday. 

The body will seek advice on policies and gather public opinion on the economy and people’s livelihood; education and culture as well as quarantine and medical services among others. 

During Wednesday’s meeting, the committee will lay out a blueprint to the government’s so-called “with COVID-19” system after gathering relevant opinions and holding subcommittee meetings. 

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum and Ewha Womans University Chair Professor Choe Jae-chun will jointly head the committee. 

The government believes the nation will be able to undertake the transition to living with the pandemic by mid-November if they manage to stabilize quarantine and outbreak fluctuations.