Confirmed COVID-19 Case Among 'Gukminuihim' Party Officials... Democratic Party Cancels All Events (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy reporters Lee Ji-eun, Kim Hye-min, Jeon Jin-young] On the afternoon of the 3rd, the official schedule of the People Power Party leadership, including Lee Jong-bae, the Policy Committee Chairman, was completely canceled after a staff member of the Policy Committee Chairman's office tested positive for COVID-19.

The People Power Party announced that the scheduled attendance of Floor Leader Joo Ho-young and the Policy Committee Chairman at the Policy Committee Chairpersons and Policy Coordination Committee Chairpersons award ceremony, set for 2 p.m. that day, was canceled.

This followed the news of the COVID-19 positive case of a party staff member. Spokesperson Bae Jun-young stated, "One staff member belonging to the Policy Committee Chairman's office tested positive for COVID-19." Accordingly, all party event attendance plans for Floor Leader Joo and the Policy Committee Chairman were fully canceled that day.

Kim Jong-in, the Emergency Response Committee Chairman, who marked his 100th day in office that day, was also scheduled to attend the 'Culture Future Report 2020 - Climate and Post-Corona' event held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry at 2 p.m., but his attendance was canceled.

The Policy Committee Chairman had attended the first meeting of the Special Committee for Reviving Small Businesses and the National Committee the previous day, so party officials are currently considering self-quarantine for the leadership.

As a result, the Democratic Party of Korea's afternoon schedule is also being canceled. The Democratic Party's Public Relations Office announced that the scheduled regular National Assembly support group plaque ceremony and breakout session were canceled.

The National Assembly Safety Situation Room also stated, "Disinfection will be conducted on the 1st and 2nd floors of the National Assembly Main Building and the 1st floor of the Communication Hall."

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