[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Eunbyeol] A confirmed case of COVID-19 has been reported at the Bank of Korea Gangnam Headquarters, leading to the closure of the building.
According to the Bank of Korea on the 29th, one employee working at the Bank of Korea Gangnam Headquarters tested positive for COVID-19.
The employee's family member was confirmed positive for COVID-19, and the employee did not go to work on the 28th but underwent a diagnostic test, receiving the positive result on the morning of that day. Employees in the same team switched to remote work after working on the morning of the 28th.
The Bank of Korea stated, "The Gangnam Headquarters, where the confirmed case occurred, will close the building today and conduct disinfection," adding, "Normal work is scheduled to resume on the 5th of next month after the Chuseok holiday." The public service operations of the Issuance Department, which are conducted in the same building as the Gangnam Headquarters, will be carried out by the Gyeonggi and Incheon Headquarters.
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