Deputy Prime Minister Yoo Eun-hye Tests Positive for COVID-19... Quarantine and Treatment Until Next Month 2

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hye tested positive for COVID-19 on the 27th.

The Ministry of Education stated, "Deputy Prime Minister Yoo underwent a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test due to poor health condition, and the result confirmed a positive COVID-19 diagnosis."

Accordingly, Deputy Prime Minister Yoo will undergo isolation and treatment for seven days until the 2nd of next month. During her isolation and treatment, Deputy Minister of Education Jeong Jong-cheol will take over her duties.

The Ministry of Education added, "For important and urgent matters, Deputy Prime Minister Yoo will handle related tasks online and via phone to ensure there is no disruption in work."

All of Deputy Prime Minister Yoo's scheduled visits next week, including the visit to Yeouido Girls' High School in Seoul on the 28th and the visit to the Korea Education Environment Protection Agency on the 29th, have been canceled.

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