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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, tested positive for COVID-19 PCR test on the 4th and canceled all his schedules.


The Democratic Party's Public Relations Office sent a text message to the press corps that morning, stating, "Leader Song has been notified that the PCR test result is positive," and added, "He plans to strictly follow the guidelines of the health authorities going forward."


Earlier, Leader Song showed a positive reaction on a self-diagnosis kit test the previous day and underwent a PCR test for accurate diagnosis. He canceled all schedules that day, including a radio appearance and attendance at the national talent recruitment announcement ceremony.



In the Democratic Party, on the morning of the previous day, lawmakers Park Seong-jun and Jang Cheol-min were confirmed positive, leading to the closure of the Public Relations Office at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, for one day and disinfection work was carried out.


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