Confirmed Negative for Yoon Ho-jung and Hong Jung-min of the Democratic Party After Contact with COVID-19 Case

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Both Yoon Ho-jung and Hong Jung-min, members of the Democratic Party of Korea who came into contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases within the National Assembly, have tested negative.

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Yoon, chairman of the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, wrote on his Facebook on the morning of the 8th, “I heard the news that a reporter I met in the hallway of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee a week ago tested positive,” adding, “Both of us were wearing masks, and the Q&A lasted only about two minutes.”

He stated, “The risk of COVID-19 is very close to us. I once again realize the importance of adhering to quarantine rules such as social distancing and wearing masks,” and added, “Although the test result was ‘negative,’ I will continue to take necessary measures such as self-quarantine according to the guidelines of the health authorities.”

Hong, who serves as the Democratic Party's floor spokesperson, also posted on Facebook that day, “Since I am the floor spokesperson, I often come into contact with reporters, including during briefings. Upon hearing the news, I immediately got tested,” and said, “While waiting for the test results, I felt even more strongly that protecting myself by strictly following quarantine rules means protecting others and everyone.”

He continued, “Although the number of confirmed cases is decreasing, the situation still requires vigilance,” and added, “I hope we can endure a little more inconvenience today for the safety of tomorrow.”

After a reporter covering the National Assembly tested positive for COVID-19 on the 7th, parts of the National Assembly Main Building, the Members' Office Building, and the Communication Center were closed for emergency disinfection. Han Jeong-ae, chair of the Democratic Party Policy Committee who had contact with the reporter, tested negative, and the new leadership, including Representative Lee Nak-yeon who had contact with Han, stayed at home until their test results were confirmed.

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