The controversial measure bans the activities of the National Assembly and political parties. The opposition leader has already denounced that “the military is trying to take control of the country” and that “the president has betrayed the South Korean people.”
The South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeoldeclared martial law on Tuesday and accused the political opposition of engaging in “anti-state activities.”
Yoon announced the implementation of this exceptional measure in a televised speech, accusing the opposition of carrying out “activities that plan rebellion.”
South Korea’s president has declared martial law “to protect the constitutional order” against “anti-state” activities, which the president accuses the main opposition bloc, the Democratic Party (PD), which he calls “pro-North forces -Korea’ has mentioned. ‘ in a television statement.
For his part, the opposition leader Lee Jae Myunghas denounced that “the military is trying to take control of the country” and that “the president has betrayed the South Korean people.” He has stated that “from this moment on, Yoon Suk-yeol is no longer the president of the country.”
The controversial measure comes after the PD, which has a majority in the National Assembly (Parliament), passed the 2025 general budgets with multiple cuts without the support of Yoon’s ruling People’s Power Party (PPP), in addition to motions to dismiss the lawyer . general and the head of the Audit and Inspection Council, responsible for monitoring the accounts of public organizations.
Following the announcement, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) has been appointed commander under martial law. Park An-suwhich has indicated that the activities of the National Assembly and political parties are banned, the Yonhap agency reported.
Footage broadcast by television networks so far shows police groups blocking access to the National Assembly. Despite this, opposition lawmakers, protesters and journalists have entered the National Assembly grounds in Seoul and soldiers deployed inside the building are attempting to evict them.
Source: EITB
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