Martial law declared in South Korea, parliament suspended

03.12.2024 18:18

On December 3, it became known that martial law had been declared in South Korea.

Due to the establishment of a special legal regime on the territory of the state, the entrance to the National Assembly building was blocked and the work of parliament was suspended.

South Korea's martial law commander has ordered the suspension of parliament and political party activities, Yonhap reports.

The media, citing a statement from the military, are distributing an excerpt from the document.

Details show that the military has banned political parties from any activity related to the National Assembly.

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The document extends its force to regional parliaments as well.

Earlier, it was reported that the entrance to the building of the National Assembly of the Republic was blocked.

According to media reports, the work of the media is also controlled by the military.

Martial law was declared on December 3 by the leader of the republic, Yun Sok Ye-lei, in connection with the need to protect against the threat emanating from the DPRK.

The decision was preceded by an emergency meeting and an announcement of a threat of government paralysis.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor