martial law

"This is a nation of constitutional law, not martial law," she wrote in her ruling.

“This historical tradition boils down to a simple proposition,” she added: “This is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law.”

Yoon was detained in January and is facing a separate trial over a failed martial law bid last year that plunged the country into chaos and led to his impeachment.

He tried to justify his failed attempt at martial law by claiming the country's institutions had been infiltrated by supporters of Pyongyang.

Yoon was detained in January to face trial over a failed martial law bid last year that plunged the country into chaos.