'Contact with Confirmed Case' Shim Jae-cheol, Jeon Hee-kyung, Gwak Sang-do Undergo COVID-19 Testing

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Ha Yoon-soo, chairman of the Korea Federation of Teachers' Associations, tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Meanwhile, Shim Jae-cheol, floor leader of the United Future Party who previously attended a National Assembly forum with Chairman Ha, underwent testing at a hospital. Accordingly, the plenary session of the National Assembly scheduled for 2 p.m. on the 24th was also canceled.

The United Future Party's floor administration office sent a text message to reporters on the same day stating, "Shim, the floor leader, is currently being tested after confirmed contact with a COVID-19 positive individual." They added, "Although the test result has not yet been confirmed, to preemptively block even a 1% chance of transmission, today's scheduled party meeting and plenary session are postponed."

On the 19th, a forum titled "Moon Jae-in Government's Private School Reform Plan, What Is the Problem?" hosted by United Future Party lawmaker Kwak Sang-do was held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building. Chairman Ha attended the event and gave a congratulatory speech, and floor leader Shim, along with lawmakers Kwak Sang-do and Jeon Hee-kyung, were also present.

Following Chairman Ha's positive diagnosis, floor leader Shim, lawmaker Kwak, and lawmaker Jeon also underwent hospital testing on the same day.

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