Song Young-gil and Lee Jun-seok Cancel Yeouido Chicken and Beer Meeting Due to COVID-19 Spread
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jin-ho] The 'Chimaek (Chicken + Beer) Meeting' between Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, originally scheduled for the 7th of this month, has been postponed indefinitely due to the spread of COVID-19.
On the 6th, both parties announced via text message, "Considering the increase in COVID-19 confirmed cases, the meeting has been postponed."
According to health authorities, from midnight to 6 p.m. on that day, 1,006 new confirmed cases were recorded. 87% of the total confirmed cases occurred in the Seoul metropolitan area.
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The two party leaders had agreed to have a dinner meeting at their first meeting on the 17th of last month. At that time, Leader Lee told Leader Song's side, "Since you are a senior politician from whom I have much to learn, I would like to invite you to a meal when the opportunity arises." In response, Leader Song said, "I will invite you. In politics, the incumbent buys the meal."
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