Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae. Photo by Yonhap News

Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae. Photo by Yonhap News

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] A guide staff member A of a subsidiary of the Korea Tourism Organization working at Cheongwadae Sarangchae has tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).


On the 26th, the Korea Tourism Organization announced that guide staff member A working at Cheongwadae Sarangchae tested positive for COVID-19.


On the 15th, A stayed for more than 30 minutes at a coffee specialty store near Gwanghwamun, Seoul, was notified as a testing target, and tested positive on the 25th while asymptomatic.


The Tourism Organization stated, "We plan to strengthen disinfection at Sarangchae according to the guidelines of the local health center's epidemiological investigation," and added, "We will conduct COVID-19 tests for the staff on duty."



Meanwhile, Cheongwadae Sarangchae has been closed since the 19th due to the implementation of social distancing level 2.


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