In full: South Korea’s martial law decree
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declaring martial law in a televised emergency address on Dec 3.
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SEOUL - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law
Below is a Reuters translation of the military decree by the Martial Law Commander, Army-General Park An-su:
“In order to protect liberal democracy from the threat of overthrowing the regime of the Republic of Korea by anti-state forces active within the Republic of Korea and to protect the safety of the people, the following is hereby declared throughout the Republic of Korea as of 11pm on Dec 3, 2024:
1. All political activities, including the activities of the National Assembly, local councils, and political parties, political associations, rallies and demonstrations, are prohibited.
2. All acts that deny or attempt to overthrow the liberal democratic system are prohibited, and fake news, public opinion manipulation, and false propaganda are prohibited.
3. All media and publications are subject to the control of the Martial Law Command.
4. Strikes, work stoppages and rallies that incite social chaos are prohibited.
5. All medical personnel, including trainee doctors, who are on strike or have left the medical field must return to their jobs within 48 hours and work faithfully. Those who violate will be punished in accordance with the Martial Law.
6. Innocent ordinary citizens, excluding anti-state forces and other subversive forces, will be subject to measures to minimise inconvenience in their daily lives.
Violators of the above proclamation may be arrested, detained, searched without a warrant and punished. REUTERS
