Kwon Young-se, Vice Chairman of the Transition Committee, Tests Positive for COVID-19... "Yoon's Self-Diagnosis Negative" (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] It has been confirmed that Kwon Young-se, Vice Chairman of the Presidential Transition Committee, tested positive for COVID-19.

On the 19th, Vice Chairman Kwon stated on Facebook, "I tested positive for the coronavirus today and have entered self-quarantine," adding, "I am grateful and also sorry to those who have been concerned."

He said, "I am worried that this might disrupt the important task of the presidential transition, but I believe our transition committee members will do well," and added, "I will return in good health after a week and do my best."

Vice Chairman Kwon did not go to work that day and is reported not to have had close contact with President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol. The day before, he attended the inauguration ceremony of the transition committee with President-elect Yoon and participated in the first full meeting held afterward.

Regarding this, a spokesperson for President-elect Yoon said, "President-elect Yoon tested negative on a self-diagnostic kit." Ahn Cheol-soo, Chairman of the Transition Committee, also tested negative on a self-diagnostic kit.

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