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  Martial law bans political activities, curbs press freedom SEOUL, December 03 (AJP) - Following the declaration of martial law Tuesday by President Yoon Suk Yeol, the Martial Law Command issued a sweeping proclamation to maintain public order and suppress subversive activities. It banned all political activities, including the operations of the National Assembly, local councils, political parties, and demonstrations. Acts aimed at overthrowing the liberal democratic system, such as spreading fake news, manipulating public opinion, and inciting December 4, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Chaotic scenes on streets after martial law December 4, 2024
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  General Park An-su appointed martial law commander; political activities banned SEOUL, December 03 (AJP) - After declaring martial law on Tuesday, President Yoon Suk Yeol appointed General Park An-su, the chief of staff of the army, as the martial law commander. Park, a graduate of the Korea Military Academy, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1990. He has held key positions, including commander of an infantry division and chief of staff of an operation command. Following the inauguration of the Yoon administration, Park was promoted to lieutenant ge December 4, 2024
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  National Assembly condemns martial law SEOUL, December 3 (AJP) - South Korea's ruling People Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party both criticized President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration issued on Tuesday. Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung condemned the martial law, calling it "unconstitutional and anti-people" in a late-night broadcast on his YouTube channel. "President Yoon has declared martial law without any legitimate cause. Soon, this country will be under the December 3, 2024
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  President Yoon declares emergency martial law SEOUL, December 3 (AJP) - In a late-night televised address on Tuesday, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law, citing the need to eradicate "pro-North Korean forces and their anti-government activities" to protect South Korea's constitutional order. “This measure was unavoidable to ensure the safety and freedom of the people and to protect the country,” Yoon said from the presidential office. He emphasized that his administration would fo December 3, 2024
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  Yoon declares martial law SEOUL, December 03 (AJP) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing the need to "eliminate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional order." He made the announcement during an emergency address at the presidential office in Yongsan, Seoul. The Defense Ministry has ordered heightened military readiness and convened an emergency meeting of key military commanders. December 3, 2024
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  Diplomats, leaders celebrate launch of AJP news agency SEOUL, December 3 (AJP) - AJP, a new English-language news agency, set sail on its journey with a launch ceremony in Yeouido, Seoul on Tuesday. Hundreds of global luminaries, including a score of ambassadors from foreign missions and embassies, as well as lawmakers and political leaders, influential figures, experts from various fields, journalists, and other distinguished guests, gathered to celebrate its inaugural step toward becoming Asia's leading news hub. December 3, 2024
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  OPINION: Hunter Biden case renews ethical debate over use and limits of peculiar presidential power SEOUL, December 3 (AJP) - The decision by President Joe Biden to pardon his son, Hunter, despite previously suggesting he would not do so, has reopened debate over the use of the presidential pardon. Hunter Biden will be spared potential jail time not simply over his convictions for gun and tax offenses, but any "offenses against the United States which he has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 1, 2024." During h December 3, 2024
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  Chilean envoy hopes AJP uncovers untold stories with diverse coverage SEOUL, December 2 (AJP) - Chilean Consul to South Korea Lucas Pavez expressed his hope that AJP, a new English-language news outlet, would provide readers with comprehensive news stories, in an interview with Aju Business Daily last month. "AJP should cover more than just brief news updates or snippets," he said, welcoming the official launch of the Asian news hub this week. "Its true value lies in offering in-depth analysis of the emerging region's current issues December 2, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Korea-Latin America Business Forum takes place in central Seoul SEOUL, December 2 (AJP) - The annual Korea-Latin America Business Forum was held in central Seoul on Monday, bringing together government officials, diplomats, and industry experts to discuss key economic and environmental issues in Latin America. Also among the attendees were President of the Korean Council on Latin America and the Caribbean (KCLAC) Han Byung-kil, Deputy Trade Minister of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) Park Jong-won, Executive Director of Emerging Economy December 2, 2024