On December 3, 2024, South Korea faced a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, leading to troop deployments, detentions of opposition lawmakers, and curtailment of press freedoms. Protests erupted, forcing Yoon to withdraw the decree, and within weeks, the Supreme Court deemed the martial law unconstitutional, resulting in his impeachment. Meanwhile, countries like Ukraine and Myanmar continue to experience military rule, raising concerns over civil liberties and political dissent. Martial law often justifies the suspension of constitutional rights and the consolidation of power, prompting debates on accountability and democracy.
