Corona Emergency at the Transition Team... Kwon Young-se Followed by Chu Kyung-ho Testing Positive

Choo Kyung-ho Begins Self-Quarantine Starting Today

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] On the 20th, Choo Kyung-ho, a member of the People Power Party and the secretary of the Planning and Coordination Subcommittee of the Presidential Transition Committee, tested positive for COVID-19.

Choo stated on Facebook that "I was just diagnosed with COVID-19 and will begin self-quarantine starting today."

He apologized, saying, "The initial tasks of the transition committee are crucial, and I am sorry that I cannot participate normally," and added, "I will return in good health after one week and do my best in my duties."

He also said, "In the meantime, I will try to work from home as much as possible to avoid any gaps in work."

It was reported that Choo went to the transition committee office the previous morning and held a meeting with Ahn Cheol-soo, the chairman of the transition committee, Lee Tae-gyu, a member of the Planning and Coordination Subcommittee from the People Party, and Professor Choi Jong-hak of Seoul National University.

Earlier, Kwon Young-se, the vice chairman of the transition committee, also tested positive for COVID-19 on the 19th and began a one-week self-quarantine.

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