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Good morning from the Financial Times.

Today is Wednesday, December 4th, and this is your FT News Briefing.

South Korea declared martial law yesterday for a few hours, and France's prime minister faces a no-confidence vote today over the country's budget.

Plus, military crackdowns in the Sahel region of Africa have failed to stamp out violence.

It's almost impossible to solve this crisis using only military might is almost a pipe dream.

I'm Sonia Hudson, and here's the news you need to start your day.

A power struggle is unfolding in South Korea.

Conservative President Yun-Sukyo declared martial law yesterday.

He accused left-wing parties of sympathizing with North Korea and plotting rebellion.

And he pledged to, quote, eliminate anti-state forces.

Opposition members gathered outside parliament in protest,

while soldiers stopped them from entering.

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