국회 폐쇄 29일까지 연장…9월 정기회는 정상 진행<br /><br />South Korea's National Assembly has extended its shutdown for two more days until Saturday, after a photo journalist who attended a ruling Democratic Party meeting tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.<br />Since Wednesday evening, all proceedings at the parliament have been halted, with the main buildings closed for disinfection.<br />The DP chief Lee Hae-chan and floor leader Kim Tae-nyeon, who attended the same event, tested negative and are under self-quarantine.<br />The September regular session will kick off on Tuesday as scheduled.<br />The ruling party will also push ahead with its national convention on Saturday, although this will be held virtually.<br />
