Lee Jae-myung Receives Booster Shot Today... Resting Without Official Schedule

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, received a booster shot at an internal medicine hospital in Seoul on the morning of the 18th.

Lee, who received the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine for the first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, was administered the Pfizer vaccine for the third dose.

Shin Hyun-young, a spokesperson for the campaign committee, stated, "During the vaccination process, the hospital director informed the candidate about the difficulties faced by clinic-level hospitals during the COVID-19 period."

The hospital director told the candidate, "Due to the government's vaccine pass policy, the number of third booster shot vaccinations is increasing compared to before," adding, "More than 80 people have received additional vaccinations at this hospital alone, and although less than 10% of those vaccinated have inquired about aftereffects, there are no serious symptoms."

Four of Lee's aides and bodyguards also received booster shots together. Following the hospital director's recommendation, he plans to rest without any separate schedule.

Originally, Lee planned to visit the Gangwon and Jeju regions starting the previous day as part of the 'Maetabus' (Weekly Livelihood Bus) schedule. However, the schedule was canceled due to nationwide strengthened quarantine measures amid the resurgence of COVID-19.

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