Martial law has been declared in South Korea

Martial law has been declared in South Korea. It was reported that there was a shooting between the military and civilians trying to enter the parliament building. What is known about martial law.


Martial law was introduced in South Korea. TASS gathered what is known about the situation in the country:

▪️President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Seok-yol announced that a "state of emergency" has been introduced, "Yonhap" agency reported.

▪️It was said that the event was related to the "fight against supporters of the DPRK";

▪️This was caused by the opposition's attempt to impeach a number of prosecutors and the government's rejection of the budget proposal;

▪️The Ministry of Defense of South Korea held a meeting of "main commanders";

▪️The leader of the ruling civil power party, Han Dong Huk, condemned the introduction of martial law in the country;

▪️ After the declaration of martial law, the entrance to the parliament building was blocked;

▪️Activities of political parties and the National Assembly were banned in South Korea;

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Cho Tae-yol held a meeting of high-ranking officials.

▪️The leader of the opposition "Toburo" Democratic Party called the South Korean president's decision on martial law unconstitutional;

▪️The Chief of Staff of the Ground Forces of the Republic of Korea Park An-Su was appointed as the commander after the introduction of martial law;

The Korea Herald reports that the National Police Agency of the Republic of Korea is holding an emergency meeting.

▪️ South Korean legislation allows the lifting of martial law if the majority of parliament members support it, Yonhap agency reports.

▪️ Martial law troops are trying to enter the building of the National Assembly of the country, there was a shooting with citizens at the entrance;

▪️ Citizens, including deputies, gathered at the entrance did not allow a small detachment of military personnel to enter the building. So far, civilians have been able to keep the military at bay.

▪️ Soldiers entered the South Korean parliament building through a window, writes YTN.