COVID-19 Case Confirmed at LG Chem Ochang Plant... Temporary Factory Closure

▲LG Chem currently has an OLED lighting production line at the Ochang plant, but with this transfer, the line will be operated by LG Display in the future.

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] LG Chem's Cheongju Ochang plant temporarily shut down its production facilities after a confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported.

According to LG Chem on the 5th, an employee working in Optical Building 1 at the Ochang plant tested positive at 10 PM the previous day and was transferred to Cheongju Medical Center. Mr. A underwent a specimen test after experiencing chills and a runny nose since the 27th of last month.

LG Chem stated, "The employee works on the display materials (polarizing film) production line, and the exact route of infection is currently under investigation," adding, "We have closed and disinfected the production line and areas the employee visited."

They continued, "We are identifying individuals who had contact with the employee to enforce self-quarantine and conduct confirmation tests," and added, "LG Chem will cooperate with health authorities to prevent further infections and do its best to ensure no disruption to factory operations."

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