Seoul: Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul convened a meeting of senior officials Tuesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law, the foreign ministry said. Officials are gathering at the ministry for the meeting, and any measures, if decided, will be announced promptly, the ministry said, without elaborating. According to Yonhap News Agency, the sudden declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol has prompted swift action from the foreign ministry, led by Cho Tae-yul, to address the emerging situation. The foreign ministry's decision to convene a meeting underscores the seriousness of the declaration and the potential implications it holds for the country. The meeting, which includes senior officials from various departments, aims to assess the situation and formulate a strategic response. The foreign ministry has assured that any significant decisions or measures resulting from the meeting will be communicated to the public in a timely manner. The lack of elaboration on specific me asures indicates the sensitivity and urgency of the discussions taking place.