[Breaking] Woo Won-shik Speaker "All Members of the National Assembly, Please Gather in the Main Chamber Immediately"

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  • Speaker Woo Won-shik requested all members of the National Assembly to gather in the main chamber immediately to respond to the declaration of martial law.
  • The National Assembly announced that it will proceed with a response to martial law in accordance with constitutional procedures.
  • Citizens were urged to trust the National Assembly and observe the situation calmly.

Speaker Woo Won-shik of the National Assembly held an emergency press conference on the 4th following President Yoon Seok-yeol's declaration of martial law, stating, "The National Assembly will respond to the President's declaration of martial law in accordance with constitutional procedures," and urged, "Citizens, please trust the National Assembly and calmly observe the situation."

He continued, "I ask all members of the National Assembly to gather in the main chamber immediately," and specifically requested, "The military and police should remain calm and stay in their positions."

Shin Hyun-bo, Hankyung.com reporter greaterfool@hankyung.com

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