Martial law grips South Korea, parliamentary activities halted
The Chief of the General Staff of South Korea, Park An Su, has announced a ban on the activities of parliament and political parties as part of martial law, reports the Yonhap agency. This is in response to the declared martial law in the country.
The Chief of the General Staff of the South Korean armed forces, Park An Su, has been appointed to oversee martial law. On Tuesday evening Eastern Time, he announced a ban on the activities of parliament and political parties, according to the Yonhap agency.
All media and publishers in South Korea are now subject to control by the authority responsible for martial law. This means that press freedom has been significantly restricted, which may impact access to independent information.
Additionally, the ability to enter and exit the parliament building has been blocked. This is another step in the implemented martial law, aimed at full control over state institutions.
Martial law in South Korea. The president did not provide details
The President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, announced the imposition of martial law across the country during a televised speech on Tuesday. He accuses the opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea, and paralysing the government through anti-state actions, writes the AP agency.
He stated that this decision is "critical for the defence of the country's constitutional order".
Reuters notes that Yoon Suk Yeol did not clarify what steps will be taken following the declaration of martial law.
