South Korea revises martial law rules after political crisis
Published: 7/3/2025

South Korea amends martial law rules post political turmoil, restricting hindrance of lawmakers' access to National Assembly. The revision follows a crisis triggered by Yoon Suk Yeol's brief martial law declaration leading to a chaotic situation requiring lawmakers to scale walls to block the order. The update now prohibits unauthorized entry of military and police into the National Assembly without the speaker's consent, aiming to prevent future disruptions in governance.