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[Full Statement] Martial Law Command Proclamation (No. 1)

Dec 03 2024, 23:34 KST

(Seoul=Yonhap News) The Martial Law Command has issued the following Proclamation No. 1.

To protect liberal democracy from the threat of system subversion by anti-state forces operating within the free Republic of Korea, and to ensure the safety of citizens, the following matters are proclaimed throughout the Republic of Korea effective December 3, 2024, at 23:00 KST.

  1. All political activities including the activities of the National Assembly, local councils, political parties, political associations, gatherings, and demonstrations are prohibited.
  2. Any acts that deny or attempt to overthrow the liberal democratic system, as well as fake news, manipulation of public opinion, and false agitation are prohibited.
  3. All press and publications shall be under the control of the Martial Law Command.
  4. Strikes, slowdowns, and gatherings that incite social unrest are prohibited.
  5. All medical personnel, including medical residents, who are currently on strike or have abandoned their medical posts must return to their duties within 48 hours and serve faithfully; violations will be punished under martial law.
  6. Measures will be taken to minimize inconvenience to ordinary citizens, excluding anti-state forces and system subversion forces.

Violators of the above proclamation may be arrested, detained, and searched without warrant under Article 9 (Special Authority of Martial Law Commander) of the Republic of Korea Martial Law, and will be punished under Article 14 (Penalties) of the Martial Law.

December 3, 2024 (Tuesday) Martial Law Commander Army General Park An-soo.