Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin Experiences Persistent Chest Pain... Return to Work Schedule 'Undecided'

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Young-wook] It is reported that Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin, who is hospitalized, continues to complain of chest pain.

According to Daegu City on the 27th, Mayor Kwon was admitted to the Department of Cardiology at Kyungpook National University Hospital the previous afternoon and was diagnosed with symptoms including vomiting, dizziness, chest pain, low blood pressure, and nystagmus (eye twitching).

Daegu City and the hospital stated, "After hospitalization, he has relatively stabilized, and there are no notable issues other than chest pain at present."

Mayor Kwon also underwent a test for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), and the results are expected to be released later that day.

Chae Hong-ho, Deputy Mayor of Daegu, said, "Despite repeatedly advising the mayor to take rest, he endured until now for the sake of city quarantine and citizens' safety, resulting in collapse due to accumulated fatigue." He added, "I have seen Mayor Kwon taking short naps of about two hours a day for 35 days while doing his best to prevent further spread of COVID-19. He is still complaining of chest pain and headaches."

Deputy Mayor Chae said, "Medical staff are recommending that Mayor Kwon remain hospitalized for the time being," and "We are monitoring his health condition."

Earlier, Mayor Kwon fainted after a clash with city council member Lee Jin-ryeon (Democratic Party) over the issue of emergency COVID-19 livelihood support funds at the city council and was transported to the hospital by a 119 ambulance.

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