Sim Jae-cheol's 'Contact with Confirmed Case' News... Hwang Kyo-ahn Also Cancels Campaign Schedule

Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 24th, delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Shim Jae-cheol, floor leader of the United Future Party, was reported on the 19th to have come into contact with a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), leading Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, to cancel his scheduled election campaign activities that day.

On the 24th, Leader Hwang stated in a press release, "It has been confirmed that a key official of the United Future Party was in the same space as a confirmed COVID-19 patient."

He added, "No one is exempt from quarantine measures. The health and safety of the public is the top priority," and "We have guided all key officials who had contact with the individual to undergo testing at medical institutions."

He emphasized, "I have also canceled all my schedules today and will follow this procedure," and "I will continue to do my best to overcome COVID-19."