Mr. Yoon came close to disabling the Assembly, but he misjudged the public’s resistance and the commitment of his military enforcers. His martial law lasted only six hours.

A former South Korean defence minister charged with insurrection for his role in trying to enforce martial law defended his actions at the start of his trial on Monday and blamed "wicked behaviour ...

Though martial law isn't well defined in U.S. law, it has been imposed at the state and federal level to respond to emergencies.

Federal and state officials have declared martial law 68 times in the past, such as in Hawaii following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

On Tuesday, South Korea's president declared martial law, something Ohio has experienced three times. What is martial law? What you need to know.

The mere mention of martial law stirs intense debate, conjuring images of military-enforced curfews, suspended freedoms, and a nation teetering on the edge of authoritarian rule. In the United ...

Indonesia’s parliament approved a far-reaching law in 2022 that sets punishment for sexual violence and guarantees provisions, restitution or other remedies for victims and survivors.

South Korea’s president declared emergency martial law, setting the nation reeling and prompting K-pop fans to worry about enlisted idols.

It was a chaotic six hours that saw lawmakers climbing walls in a bid to stop President Yoon’s martial law from taking effect, with police and military troops blocking their way. Here’s how it ...

What is martial law? Martial law refers to the temporary governance by military authorities during emergencies when civilian authorities are deemed unable to operate effectively.