Choi Young-ae, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, is speaking at the 26th Standing Committee meeting held on the 30th at the National Human Rights Commission in Jung-gu, Seoul. The Commission plans to decide whether to conduct an ex officio investigation into the agenda items requested by victims and women's organizations regarding allegations of sexual harassment by the late Park Won-soon, former Mayor of Seoul. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

Choi Young-ae, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, is speaking at the 26th Standing Committee meeting held on the 30th at the National Human Rights Commission in Jung-gu, Seoul. The Commission plans to decide whether to conduct an ex officio investigation into the agenda items requested by victims and women's organizations regarding allegations of sexual harassment by the late Park Won-soon, former Mayor of Seoul. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] It has been reported that Choi Young-ae, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, underwent a diagnostic test on the morning of the 24th after showing symptoms related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), such as fever.


The Human Rights Commission stated that Chairperson Choi showed related symptoms including high fever upon arriving at work in the morning, underwent testing, and entered self-quarantine.



The Commission also said that a small number of accompanying staff have been placed under self-quarantine, and disinfection will be carried out on the 15th floor of the Human Rights Commission building, where the Chairperson's office is located.


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