First COVID-19 Case Confirmed at Ministry of National Defense Building

On the 5th, Minister of National Defense Seo Wook attended the National Assembly National Defense Committee's audit of the Ministry of National Defense held at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and received a report from officials before the start of the audit. On this day, the National Defense Committee's audit faced disruptions due to disputes surrounding the Daejang-dong development allegations. Photo by the National Assembly Press Photographers Group

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter]The first confirmed case of COVID-19 has occurred at the Ministry of National Defense headquarters in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The Ministry of National Defense headquarters is considered the 'heart of the military,' housing the office of Minister of National Defense Seo Wook, and this is the first time a confirmed case has been reported among employees working in the main building.

According to the Ministry of National Defense on the 8th, one employee working on the first floor of the Ministry of National Defense building tested positive for COVID-19. Currently, health authorities are implementing emergency quarantine measures, including controlling access to the entire building in preparation for any situation. Additionally, an epidemiological investigation is underway to trace contacts and the movements of the confirmed case.

In a text message sent to employees, the Ministry of National Defense stated, "An epidemiological investigation is currently in progress. Until the results are notified, please strictly adhere to quarantine rules such as wearing masks and minimize movement between offices."

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