Four months after his release, South Korea’s disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sent back to a detention ...

Donald Trump's former communications director Anthony Scaramucci has issued a stark warning as he fears the president could declare martial law. Speaking to Saxo on behalf of the Daily Star ...

First, martial law applies broadly to the whole nation or large regions, whereas the Insurrection Act is typically invoked for localized unrest or rebellions, such as the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

Yoon’s brief, ill-fated imposition of martial law on Dec. 3 led to his indictment on charges that he directed a rebellion, which is punishable by life imprisonment or death.

According to the South Korean daily newspaper The Hankyoreh, Lee asked the AI what would happen if Yoon declared martial law and he did it at 8:30 p.m., two hours before Yoon announced his plan.

Online users shared a rumor claiming U.S. President Donald Trump would invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 on April 20, 2025, followed by him declaring martial law.

The letters read "President, comeback immediately." Credit: AP/Lee Jin-man The constitution limits the exercise of martial law to times of war or comparable national emergencies.

The letters read "Let's build a democratic government." (Lee Jin-man / AP) SEOUL — Dancing and consoling hugs. Wild whoops and anguished screams. Tears, both of joy and rage.

The election was called after President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office over his decision to declare martial law. Political divisions have only worsened. Updated June 2, 2025 8 min Summary ...