The nation was plunged into turmoil in December after the president declared martial law, sparking his impeachment and a snap election.
The National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, on June 5, 2025. Park Dong-joo/Yonhap via AP
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South Korea’s parliament on Thursday approved a revision to the country’s martial law rules that bans any attempt to block lawmakers from entering the National Assembly.
The military and police are also prohibited from entering the National Assembly without approval from the speaker of parliament. The revision follows a crisis in December sparked by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s sudden declaration of military rule.
Guy Birchall is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories with a particular interest in freedom of expression and social issues.
