Filipinos in South Korea Urged to Remain Calm Amid Brief Martial Law Briefly Imposed
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul called for calm among Filipinos in South Korea on Wednesday following a temporary declaration of martial law in the country.
In an advisory on its Facebook page, the embassy urged Filipinos to follow Korean authorities and stay informed.
The embassy itself remained open for regular operations.
Normalcy Persists
Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Maria Theresa Dizon-de Vega insisted that despite the brief martial law declaration, normal operations were ongoing. In a text message to the media, she stated, “[It’s] business as usual, schools are open, all forms of public transport are also open and airports operating. Embassies are open,”
Further emphasizing normalcy, Dizon-de Vega clarified that a national alert level had not been issued. This was further clarified by Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migration Eduardo Jose de Vega who stated that no travel advisory discouraging trips to South Korea had been issued.
Political Tension Sparks Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol had declared a short-lived martial law the previous night, accusing the opposition of “anti-state” activities. However the situation escalated,
and led to
the National Assembly voting to revoke the martial law after midnight. Yoon subsequently withdrew troops stationed at the Assembly compound.
Yoon’s move sparked outrage, prompting calls for his resignation.
When was the last time martial law was declared in South Korea?
## Interview: Filipinos Urged to Remain Calm After Brief Martial Law in South Korea
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us tonight is Alex Reed, an expert on Filipino communities abroad. Alex Reed, we are following the developing situation in South Korea, where martial law was briefly declared earlier today. The Philippine Embassy has called for calm among Filipinos in the country. Can you tell us more about this?
**Alex Reed:** Certainly. Earlier today, South Korea imposed a brief period of martial law, which understandably caused some concern amongst Filipinos residing there. However, it’s important to understand that this was a temporary measure, and the situation is now returning to normalcy.
**Host:** What are some of the reasons behind this decision by the South Korean government?
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**Host:** We understand that the Philippine Embassy has released a statement urging Filipinos to remain calm. What specific advice are they giving to Filipinos in South Korea?
**Alex Reed:** The Philippine Embassy in Seoul [Alex Reed Name can summarise the specific advice given by the embassy based on the information in the search results.]. Essentially, their message is clear: remain vigilant, stay informed, and cooperate with local authorities.
**Host:** What steps should Filipinos in South Korea take to ensure their safety during this period?
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**Host:** It’s certainly a developing situation, and we will continue to follow it closely. Thank you for your insights, Alex Reed.
**Alex Reed:** My pleasure.
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