Coupang Employee at Jamsil Headquarters Tests Positive for COVID-19 While Working from Home

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Coupang announced on the 24th that a confirmed case of COVID-19 has occurred at its Jamsil headquarters in Seoul, and necessary measures such as closing the Jamsil headquarters are being taken.

The confirmed case is an office worker belonging to the headquarters who had been working from home since their last attendance on the 14th, and after being tested on the 23rd, informed the company of their COVID-19 positive status on the 24th.

Coupang immediately closed the entire Jamsil headquarters and conducted additional disinfection, while notifying all employees working at Jamsil by text and verbally, and sent them home.

Coupang plans to fully cooperate with health authorities and do its best to ensure the safety of workers and prevent the spread of COVID-19.