Martial Law

Police have bolstered security around Seoul's Central District Court amid rallies by supporters and critics of former President Yoon Suk Yeol ahead of the first verdict in his insurrection trial on February 19, 2026. Special prosecutors recommended the death penalty for his short-lived 2024 martial law declaration, with the ruling set for 3 p.m.

11 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The former chief of South Korea's Drone Operations Command was removed from office on Thursday for his role in the botched martial law imposition of late 2024. The defense ministry took this severe disciplinary action against Maj. Gen. Kim Yong-dae, who is accused of dispatching drones to North Korea in October 2024 on orders from former President Yoon Suk Yeol and former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun.

A South Korean court on Wednesday extended the arrests of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and former Defense Counterintelligence Commander Yeo In-hyung over suspicions tied to ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief martial law imposition. The Seoul Central District Court granted the warrants requested by a special counsel team investigating the December 2024 incident. The decision was based on concerns that the suspects might destroy evidence.

21 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

The ruling Democratic Party introduced a bill on December 22 to establish a special tribunal for insurrection cases tied to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law imposition. The measure aims to address perceived delays and unfairness in ongoing trials but faces criticism for potential unconstitutionality and undermining judicial independence. The opposition has vowed to launch a filibuster to block it.

A special counsel team indicted former People Power Party (PPP) floor leader Rep. Choo Kyung-ho without detention on charges related to ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid last December. Choo is accused of blocking party lawmakers from participating in a vote to lift the decree, while former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn was also indicted for inciting insurrection.

2 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

One year after former President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt martial law declaration, Koreans on December 3, 2025, recalled their shock and demanded safeguards to protect democracy. President Lee Jae Myung announced plans to designate December 3 as 'People's Sovereignty Day,' while opposition lawmakers issued apologies. A court denied an arrest warrant for a former ruling party floor leader.