Confirmed COVID-19 Cases at SK Seorin Building and Hyundai Kia Namyang Research Center... Companies Activate Response Systems

SK Seorin Building Exterior View

[Asia Economy reporters Kiho Sung and Soyeon Park] As the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) spreads mainly in the Seoul metropolitan area, confirmed cases are emerging one after another in major companies. In response, companies are activating 'contingency plans' such as remote work and early leave for employees around confirmed cases.

On the 17th, SK Group announced that an employee belonging to SK E&S working at the SK headquarters building in Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, tested positive for COVID-19. The employee had not come to the building until the 16th (Monday), including the weekend. However, SK E&S has switched all employees to remote work as a response measure.

In addition, SK Group stated that all employees who had contact with the confirmed employee through meetings last week will undergo COVID-19 testing, and all will maintain a remote work system until the results are out. However, it is known that employees of other affiliates working in the building are currently maintaining normal work schedules.

Hyundai·Kia Motors Namyang Technical Center Exterior View

Hyundai and Kia Motors also reported two confirmed COVID-19 cases at the Namyang Technology Research Center. According to industry sources, two employees working on the second floor of Design Building 1 at the Namyang Research Center tested positive, and the company temporarily closed the entire Design Building 1 and carried out disinfection measures. In addition, all personnel stationed in Design Building 1 were sent home.

Previously, in September, two Turkish workers tested positive for COVID-19 immediately after returning home, leading to the temporary closure of the training center where the workers had been trained at the Namyang Research Center.

A Hyundai and Kia Motors official said, "Currently, only the building where the confirmed cases worked has been closed. The Namyang Research Center has buildings spaced far enough apart that internal buses operate," adding, "We are closely monitoring for any additional unusual developments."

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