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

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 ...

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 ...

SEOUL, May 30 (Reuters) - South Korea's left-wing presidential frontrunner Lee Jae-myung on Friday proposed amending the constitution to make it more difficult to impose martial law, aiming to ...

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.

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.