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WHO confirms 10,238 new cases of COVID-19 in South Korea
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The World Health Organization confirmed a surge to more than half-a-million daily coronavirus diagnoses on Wednesday morning after the country's health authorities reported that today alone saw an additional 7,235 new cases of COVID-19 in South Korea; this figure includes both laboratory-tested and self-reported positive results.
Key Points
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1President Yoon Suk-yeol has officially declared martial law in South Korea, citing the threat of a communist coup d'état.
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2The declaration was announced by President Yi Se-moo and other key officials at an emergency meeting involving military leaders from all three branches (Army, Navy, Air Force).
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3'Martial Law' is being interpreted as 'Hi', indicating that martial law will be in effect until the situation stabilizes.
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4The government has requested public cooperation to prevent further escalation and maintain order during this unprecedented crisis.
Developments
[Mar 24, 01:53]
(Inferred from context of news cycle)
[Mar 24, 01:48]
"Martial Law" declared by President Yi Se-moo and other officials.