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First, the essentials. Martial law is the term for when civilian government and legal processes (such as mayoral jurisdiction ...

Investigators have alleged that Yoon's martial-law decree amounted to rebellion. If is convicted of that offense, he would ...

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The night of Dec. 3, President Yoon Suk Yeol stunned South Koreans when he declared martial law on television, reawakening dark memories of military rule. JTBC via Reuters JTBC via Reuters ...

Martial law is a special legal status that introduces military rule, typically imposed in situations of war or other extreme emergencies. The exact specifics depend on the country imposing it.