Police Chief Jo Ji-ho convened an emergency executive meeting at midnight on the 4th regarding President Yoon Seok-yeol's declaration of martial law.
On the afternoon of the 3rd, when President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, the police were controlling the entrance to the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News
According to the National Police Agency on the 3rd, Chief Jo urgently summoned the police command to the Seodaemun-gu police headquarters following the declaration of martial law. The command is currently hastily returning to their offices.
Chief Jo instructed local provincial police chiefs nationwide to maintain their positions. However, it is reported that no specific guidelines related to martial law have been issued.
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