Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (Photo by Yonhap News)

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (Photo by Yonhap News)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Tae-min] It has been confirmed that Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon tested negative for COVID-19 on the 17th.


According to Seoul City on the 17th, Mayor Oh underwent a screening test that morning and was notified of a negative result late in the afternoon. Earlier, Seoul City spokesperson Lee Chang-geun tested positive that morning, prompting Mayor Oh, who had been in contact with him, to get tested immediately. It is reported that Mayor Oh and Spokesperson Lee met face-to-face until the morning of the 15th.



According to Seoul City, 52 confirmed cases have been recorded within City Hall from the beginning of this month until the day before. On the 7th, a cluster infection occurred at the Seosomun Office Building, causing the Seoul City Council’s Budget and Accounts Special Committee meeting to be postponed. Subsequently, Ryu Hoon, the Deputy Mayor for Administration 2 working at the main office, also tested positive.


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