In an extraordinary turn of events, South Korea’s National Assembly has unanimously rejected President Yoon Suk Yeol’s emergency martial law decree, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s democratic process. The decree, initially declared by Yoon, was met with swift resistance from lawmakers, including members of his own ruling People Power Party, raising questions about the president’s next steps.
The National Assembly’s move to block the decree represents a critical check on executive power. Under South Korea’s constitution, the president can declare martial law in times of crisis, but such a measure must be approved by the National Assembly. If lawmakers vote to rescind martial law, the president is legally obligated to comply. Despite the constitutional mandate, uncertainty lingers over whether Yoon will honor the lawmakers’ decision.
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Even Han Dong-hoon, the leader of Yoon’s ruling party, has publicly urged the president to withdraw the decree. “The president shall comply,” states the constitution, though the matter now appears to hinge on deliberation within Yoon’s cabinet.
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