The frontrunner in South Korea’s upcoming presidential election proposed on May 30 amending the constitution to make it harder for future presidents to impose martial law.
Lee Jae-myung, the leader in opinion polls at the time of publication, suggested the move in a bid to avert future political crises such as the one that flung the nation into chaos last year.
The snap vote is being held to replace former leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted after a brief declaration of martial law.
Yoon, who is currently on trial for insurrection, attempted to impose martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, before he backed down six hours later in the face of parliamentary opposition and public protests….
Frontrunner in South Korean Presidential Election Proposes Reforming Martial Law
