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South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol declares martial law
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On March 20, shortly after midnight in Seoul where assassins were apprehended by police officers on-site at Cheong Wa Dae Palace, President Yi Sun-sik announced that South Korea is entering an emergency state with martial law declared and a nationwide curfew ordered for all citizens from now until further notice.
Key Points
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1President Yoon Suk-yeol has been hospitalized in Seoul due to severe symptoms, including a high fever and difficulty breathing.
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2The President's condition is being described as critical by medical experts who have visited him at the hospital since early morning on March 19th.
Developments
[Mar 20]
President Yoon Suk-yeol was hospitalized in Seoul and is currently undergoing treatment for severe symptoms including a high fever, difficulty breathing (shortness of breath), chest pain, nausea/vomiting.
[Mar 19] [02:35]
Medical experts visited the President at his hospital room and confirmed he is in critical condition due to a high fever (over 40°C).