martial law
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On 4 December, 2024, Yoon announced to the nation that he was declaring martial law – plunging South Korea into chaos and setting in motion a series of events that would precipitate his downfall.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
The lawmakers had unanimously voted to strike down the martial law attempt, and within another three hours Yoon had backed down.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
"The declaration of martial law resulted in enormous social costs, and it is difficult to find any indication that the defendant has expressed remorse for that," the judge said.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
SEOUL—A Seoul court sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading an insurrection during a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
It was like martial law had been declared: The smaller kids couldn’t go anywhere without an escort, the older ones traveled in pairs, and Miss Peregrine had to know where everyone was at all times.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
