South Korea’s president declared emergency martial law, setting the nation reeling and prompting K-pop fans to worry about enlisted idols.
Martial law is in theory temporary, but in nations where it has been imposed, it has often been extended – and may continue indefinitely in some cases. South Korea’s Constitution states that the president may proclaim martial law when “required to cope with a military necessity or to maint...
South Korea’s Parliament voted unanimously to end martial law, according to media reports, hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol put the country under military control in an unexpected announcement Tuesday. Continue reading this article with a Barron’s subscription SUBSCRIBE NOWTechnology...
The nation's president declared martial law.该国总统宣布实行戒严。When the military takes control of a country, this is usually done in times of emergency, and it hasn't happened in South Korea since 1979.军方接管一个国家通常是在紧急情况下进行的，但自1979年以来，韩国就没有发生过这种情况。So...
Martial Law vs. State of Emergency The use of martial law in the wake ofnatural disastersis less common than during situations of civil unrest or disorder. Rather than declaring martial law and handing over power to the military in the case of a hurricane or earthquake, governments are much ...
South Korea became a democracy only in the late 1980s, and military intervention in civilian affairs is still a touchy subject. During the dictatorships that emerged as the country rebuilt from the destruction of the 1950-53 Korean War, leaders occasionally proclaimed martial law th...
Autoworkers and other members of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union, one of the country’s biggest umbrella labor groups, have started hourly strikes. What is martial law? South Korea’s constitution gives the president the power to use the military to keep order in ...
South Korean president lifts martial law order What is happening now? Opposition politicians in South Korea have put forward a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law. The motion will need to be debated before going to a vote, which is possible on Fri...
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning martial law declaration lasted just hours but has cast doubt on his ability to govern for the remaining 2 1/2 years of his term and whether he will abide by democratic principles.