Seoul, South Korea — South Korea's National Assembly was sealed on Tuesday following President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency martial law, according to the Yonhap news agency. The unprecedented move has brought sweeping restrictions, including a ban on all political activities and heightened government control over media.
Live television footage showed helicopters landing on the roof of the National Assembly building in Seoul, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Martial law commander Park An-su issued a statement outlining the new restrictions, stating: "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."
The commander also announced that "all media and publications shall be subject to the control of the Martial Law Command," signaling a significant tightening of state oversight in the country.
This dramatic turn of events has left South Korea in a state of uncertainty, with further developments expected as the situation unfolds.