South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol decreed martial law this Tuesday, December 3, 2024, which he later annulled, in which It ordered the closure of Parliament, the ban on all political activities and protests, as well as censorship of the media.
Martial law refers to temporary rule by military authorities during extreme circumstances such as war, natural disasters, civil unrest, or political instability. This law can have important consequences such as the suspension of civil rights and the imposition of military law.
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What does martial law mean in South Korea?
According to a statement issued, South Korean authorities declared a state of martial law with restrictions on civil and political activities, including meetings of the National Assembly, local councils, political parties and demonstrations. It is also They prohibited acts that question the liberal democratic system, propaganda and the dissemination of false news, in addition to all media outlets being placed under military control.
Strikes and rallies are suspended, and medical personnel must return to their posts within 48 hours or they will be sanctioned, since they had been on strike for months due to the government’s plans to expand the number of students at medical universities. It should be noted that citizens can be searched and arrested without a warrant.
However, South Korean legislators cannot be detained by the martial law command and the government has to lift this law if the majority of the National Assembly asks for it in a vote, which is what happened.
What other times has martial law been applied in South Korea?
Since August 15, 1948, which was the founding of the Republic of Korea, martial law has been declared a total of 10 times, some were due to situations such as the Yeosu-Suncheon Rebellion and the Korean War.
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