All over the world, the critical shortage of face masks has been evident during the COVID-19 outbreak. No specific policy to solve the shortage has been shared among public health scholars and practitioners. Recently, the Korean government implemented noteworthy policies to stabilize the face mask market. This article examines the 3 government initiatives (Emergency Stabilization Policies) using participant observation, and what the effects of the Emergency Situation Policies are.
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