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'All political activities' banned under S. Korea martial law: commander

Published: 03 Dec 2024 - 06:33 pm | Last Updated: 03 Dec 2024 - 06:34 pm
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AFP

Seoul: All political activities are banned in South Korea following the imposition of martial law on Tuesday and all media will be subject to government monitoring, martial law commander Park An-su said in a statement.
"All political activities, including those of the National Assembly, local councils, political parties, and political associations, as well as assemblies and demonstrations, are strictly prohibited," he said, adding: "All media and publications shall be subject to the control of the Martial Law Command."