South Korea Tightens Martial Law Restrictions After Shocking Decree

South Korea's parliament has revised rules on martial law following former President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt declaration in December. The new provisions prevent interference with lawmakers accessing the National Assembly and restrict military and police entry without the Speaker's approval.

In response to a dramatic episode involving former President Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's parliament has approved revisions to martial law regulations. The modifications are aimed at preventing future instances similar to Yoon's surprise decree in December.

The updated rules include measures to ensure that lawmakers can enter the National Assembly without obstruction and prohibit military and police forces from entering the legislative building without the Speaker's consent.

During Yoon's six-hour-long martial law declaration, lawmakers faced significant obstacles, even scaling walls to vote down the decree. This revision seeks to safeguard democratic processes in the country.

(With inputs from agencies.)