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- South Korea declares emergency martial law
- Measures taken in response to escalating tensions with North Korea
- Military and police forces deployed to maintain order
- Suspension of civil liberties and rights during martial law
- Concerns raised about potential human rights abuses Tone: Urgent and concerned
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South Korean Legislature Defies President To Overturn Martial Law Declaration
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared emergency martial law during a televised briefing Tuesday, a stunning move that sparked an immediate constitutional crisis for one of the closest U.S. allies in Asia.The big picture: Yoon claimed the move was nec...
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