Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the postponement of scheduled events, including talks with ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon.

Lee, recently elected leader of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) for a second term, had been scheduled to hold his first talks with Han of the ruling People Power Party on Sunday, but Lee’s side has asked to postpone the meeting, Han said Thursday.

“A while ago, we heard from Chairman Lee’s side that he has to postpone the meeting between the ruling and opposition parties planned for this Sunday due to his COVID-19 symptoms,” Han said during a supreme council meeting at the National Assembly.

Source: Yonhap News Agency