"I've Been a Member of the National Assembly Three Times" Kim Moon-soo Yells at Police Requesting COVID-19 Test

The photo shows former Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo talking with police officers at a subway station. Photo by Kim Moon-soo's Facebook capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Former Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo has sparked controversy by telling police officers who requested COVID-19 diagnostic testing, "Why are you trying to take me away?" and "I have been a member of the National Assembly three times."

On the 17th, Kim posted on his Facebook, questioning, "Since when did the Korean police care about other people's health?" and shared a video showing a confrontation with police officers.

In the video, Kim shouted at the police officers requesting a COVID-19 test, saying, "I am Kim Moon-soo, so why are you telling me to go?" and "What do you take me for?" while refusing the test.

The police explained, "(The elderly woman accompanying him) may or may not be a confirmed case, but since she violated self-quarantine, she is subject to forced detention. Because (Kim) was with her, we suggested that if they were willing to go together for their health, they should."

Kim then protested, "Since when did the Korean police care about other people's health? I have been a member of the National Assembly three times."

Former Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-soo (left) and former lawmaker Cha Myung-jin (right). Photo by Cha Myung-jin Facebook [Image source=Yonhap News]

Regarding this, Kim wrote on his Facebook, "Where in the world is there such a 'COVID excuse dictatorship'?" and "I feel distressed thinking that I am not the only one who would suffer such an absurd situation under the pretext of COVID."

Meanwhile, Kim previously attended the August 15 Gwanghwamun rally together with former lawmaker Cha Myung-jin, who tested positive for COVID-19. At that time, the two even released photos taken with their faces close together.

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