FLASH
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Military forces surrounded the Parliament, while 70 MPs are trapped inside.
As attention has focused on the Middle East, Ukraine and Syria, another country appears to be engulfed in turmoil. We are talking about South Korea, which seems to be on the verge of civil strife.
Today, the country's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared a state of military emergency. The announcement, which came as a surprise during a televised message just before 11pm (local time), was motivated by the opposition's accusation of control of Parliament, sympathy for North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.
According to the president, this step is crucial for preserving the constitutional order. " To protect a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea's communist forces and eliminate anti-state elements... I hereby declare martial law ," Yoon said in a live broadcast speech. on television for the nation.
Military forces surrounded the Parliament, while 70 MPs are trapped inside. Helicopters have been raised in the air, while the opposition has taken the citizens who are clashing with the police and the army to the streets.
Meanwhile, the South Korean news agency Yonhap has reported that the entrance to the parliament building is blocked.
The country's main opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, earlier called on citizens to gather outside the building.
He said the declaration of martial law was "unconstitutional" and that the opposition would try to overturn it.
South Korea's domestic politics have long been divisive and highly partisan. But no leader in the democratic era has gone as far as declaring martial law.
In recent months, Yoon and his ruling People's Power Party have faced significant opposition from their main rivals, the Democratic Party, which has used parliament to impeach key cabinet members and hold up a budget bill. .
Yoon has also rejected calls for independent investigations into various scandals involving top officials and his wife, creating an increasingly heated and politically charged atmosphere within the country.
Here is what the law on martial law provides
In order to protect liberal democracy and safeguard the people's security against anti-state forces threatening to overthrow the Republic of Korea, the following measures are hereby declared effective nationwide on December 3, 2024, at 11:00 p.m.
1. All political activities are strictly prohibited, including the activities of the National Assembly, local councils, political parties, political associations, assemblies and demonstrations.
2. Any act that denies or aims to subvert the liberal democratic system is prohibited, including the spread of fake news, manipulation of public opinion and false propaganda.
3. All media and publications will be subject to the control of the Martial Law Command.
4. Strikes, work stoppages and gatherings that incite social disorder are prohibited.
5. All medical professionals, including resident doctors currently on strike or absent from medical duties, must return to their work and perform their duties within 48 hours. Violators will be dealt with under martial law.
6. Measures will be implemented to minimize inconvenience to ordinary citizens, with the exception of anti-state forces and those attempting to subvert the system.
Violators of this proclamation shall be subject to warrantless arrest, detention, search and seizure under Article 9 of the Martial Law Act (Special Measures by the Martial Law Commander) and shall be punished under Article 14 of the Martial Law Act (Penalties). . / Pamphlet
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