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South Korea's Martial Law Command issues Martial Law No. 1

The South Korean Martial Law Command issued Martial Law No. 1 to announce the following matters throughout South Korea from 23:00 on December 3, 2024:1. The activities of the National Assembly and local councils, political parties, and all political activities such as political associations, rallies, demonstrations, etc. are prohibited. 2. All acts that negate the liberal democratic system or attempt to subvert it are prohibited. Fake news, fabricated public opinion, and false incitement are prohibited. 3. All speech and publications are under the control of the Martial Law Command. 4. Strikes, sabotage, and rallies that cause social chaos are prohibited. 5. All medical personnel who are on strike or leaving their posts, including interns and resident doctors, will return to their jobs within 48 hours. If they violate it, they will be punished according to the Martial Law. 6. Except for the system subversive forces such as anti-state forces, ordinary citizens will minimize the inconvenience of daily life. Those who violate the above-mentioned martial law can be arrested, detained, seized and searched without a warrant in accordance with Article 9 of the Martial Law of the Republic of Korea (Martial Law Commander's Right to Special Measures), and punished under Article 14 of the Martial Law. (cctv international news)