On the evening of December 3, South Korean President Yoon Seok-yue declared a state of emergency martial law, appointed Chief of Staff Park An-soo as martial law commander, and issued six major martial law orders in an attempt to combat the "anti-national forces" he accused. This move not only attracted attention at home and abroad, but also rapidly heated up the political and social situation in South Korea.

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Key points of South Korea’s martial law: comprehensive suppression of political activities and freedom of public opinion

In Announcement No. 1 issued by the Yin Xiyue government, six major martial law measures were proposed. The main contents include:

1. All political activities are prohibited: the National Assembly, local councils, and all political parties and gatherings are suspended.

2. Combating the manipulation of public opinion and fake news: Any attempt to overthrow the liberal democratic system is prohibited, and the media and publications are fully controlled.

3. Suppress strikes and social disorder: Medical staff must return to work within 48 hours, otherwise they will face legal sanctions.

4. Reduce the impact on daily life: Ordinary citizens are called upon to remain calm, but anti-national forces will be severely punished.

These measures were considered sweeping controls on political freedoms and the functioning of society.

President Yoon Seok-yue accuses the opposition parties of paralyzing the government and threatening national security

After emergency martial law was declared, Yoon Seok-yue directly accused the opposition of controlling the National Assembly, sympathizing with North Korea, and trying to paralyze the government through anti-national activities. In his speech, he emphasized that martial law was to protect South Korea's liberal democratic system from "internal threats."

According to Agence France-Presse, Yin Xiyue said: "I will eradicate anti-national forces as soon as possible and realize the normal operation of the country. The implementation of martial law may cause inconvenience to the people, and I will work hard to minimize the inconvenience."

Opposition: Opposition parties call on people to take action to protect Parliament

South Korea's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party of Korea, immediately responded strongly. Party leader Lee Jae-myung called on people across the country to go to the National Assembly to protect democratic institutions. In public speeches, he described martial law as "the end of democracy" and accused Yin of trying to consolidate his power through heavy-handed tactics.

Congress was blocked and members gathered urgently

According to Yonhap News Agency, after martial law was declared, the entrance to the South Korean Congress was quickly blocked and military police were fully stationed. The Democratic Party of Korea has urgently ordered members to return to Congress. At present, most opposition members have gathered in Congress with the intention of convening an emergency meeting to deal with the situation.

South Korean won tumbles 1.9%, hits two-year low

The Korean won fell rapidly against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, with the U.S. dollar rising 1.9% against the Korean won, hitting a new low in nearly two years. The change came after President Yoon Seok-yue's declaration of a state of emergency, showing market concerns about the country's political and economic prospects.

Future challenges: Can martial law stabilize the situation?

It is unclear whether martial law will succeed in quelling opposition within South Korea or whether it will spark greater social unrest. The challenges facing the Yoon Seok-yue government are not only internal political struggles, but also how to maintain South Korea's democratic image on the international stage. As the situation develops, South Korea is at a historic crossroads, and its future direction will profoundly affect the country's political and social processes.

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