[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, announced on the 25th that he tested negative for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
The election camp stated that Leader Hwang underwent a COVID-19 test the previous day and received a negative result that morning. Earlier, upon learning that Floor Leader Shim Jae-cheol had come into contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case on the 19th, Hwang underwent testing at a medical institution to confirm whether he was infected.
After testing negative, Leader Hwang plans to continue with a closed schedule focused on on-site inspections and listen to the voices of residents. As party leader and chairman of the Wuhan COVID-19 special committee, he will continue to oversee party measures and fulfill his roles.
Additionally, Floor Leader Shim also tested negative after undergoing a COVID-19 test the previous day. United Future Party spokesperson Jeon Hee-kyung, who was in contact with the confirmed case along with Floor Leader Shim, also tested negative, and Representative Kwak Sang-do, who was tested together, was notified of a negative result as well.
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