Tue Dec 03 13:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Martial Law Declared, Army General Park Ansu Appointed Commander
**SEOUL, South Korea (December 3, 2024)** – Martial law has been declared in South Korea, with Army General Park Ansu appointed as the Commander-in-Chief. The declaration includes a ban on activities of the National Assembly, local assemblies, and political parties.
The Speaker of the National Assembly responded by stating that any gathering of assembly members constitutes a session of the National Assembly and that a plenary session will be convened immediately.
Further details regarding the reasons for the martial law declaration are expected to be released. The situation remains fluid.
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