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The South Korean government declared martial law, prohibiting strikes, rallies, demonstrations and other activities, and all media will be subject to martial law control.

It was announced that the following matters will be announced throughout South Korea from 23:00 on December 3, 2024:

1. All political activities such as the activities of the National Assembly and local councils, political parties, and political associations, rallies, demonstrations, etc. are prohibited.

2. All acts that deny the liberal democratic system or attempt to subvert it are prohibited, and fake news, fabricated public opinion, and false incitement are prohibited.

3. All speech and publication are controlled by the martial law headquarters.

4. Strikes, slowdowns, and rallies that cause social chaos are prohibited.

5. All medical personnel, including interns and residents, who are on strike or leaving their posts will return to their jobs within 48 hours. If they violate the martial law, they will be punished according to the martial law law.

6. Except for anti-state forces and other system-subverting forces, ordinary citizens will try to minimize the inconvenience of daily life. Anyone who violates the martial law order can be arrested, detained, or searched without a warrant in accordance with Article 9 of the Martial Law Act of the Republic of Korea (Special Measures Power of the Martial Law Commander), and punished in accordance with Article 14 of the Martial Law Act. (CCTV International News)