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She had emergency surgery in 2018 after doctors found fluid around her heart, starting a yearslong journey with life-threatening health crises.

Some abortion advocates said that they’d rather have a nimble governor like Newsom and be cautious even if the emergency plans don’t always pan out.

"Emergency treatment is being prioritised but there are still likely to be longer than usual waiting times in our emergency department and assessment areas," they added.

Under South Korea's constitution, the president has the authority to declare martial law during war, armed conflict, or other national emergencies.

The government said there was a "zero-tolerance approach to this type of behaviour" and warned that those who assault emergency workers can face up to two years in prison.