[Full Text] Martial Law Command Proclamation

Martial Law Command Proclamation (No. 1)

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To protect liberal democracy and ensure the safety of the people from the threat of anti-state forces operating covertly within the Republic of Korea aiming to overthrow the system, the following measures are hereby proclaimed throughout the entire territory of the Republic of Korea effective from 23:00 on December 3, 2024.

1. All political activities including the operations of the National Assembly, local councils, political parties, political associations, assemblies, and demonstrations are prohibited.

2. Any acts denying or attempting to overthrow the liberal democratic system, as well as fake news, public opinion manipulation, and false agitation, are prohibited.

3. All media and publications shall be subject to the control of the Martial Law Command.

4. Strikes, work slowdowns, and assemblies that incite social unrest are prohibited.

5. All medical personnel, including interns on strike or absent from medical sites, must return to their duties within 48 hours and work diligently; violations will be punished under the Martial Law Act.

6. Law-abiding ordinary citizens, excluding anti-state and system-overthrowing forces, will be accommodated to minimize inconvenience in daily life.

Violators of the above proclamation may be arrested, detained, and searched without a warrant under Article 9 (Special Measures by Martial Law Commander) of the Republic of Korea Martial Law Act, and punished under Article 14 (Penalties) of the same Act.

December 3, 2024 (Tuesday) Martial Law Commander, Army General Park An-su