South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration: A Setback for Democracy, Human Rights, and Stability
Echoes of the Past: Martial Law’s Dark History in South Korea Park Chung-hee and the Yushin Constitution South Korea’s history is inextricably linked to the bitter reality of martial law. Repeatedly imposed during periods of political instability, social unrest, or perceived threats, these declarations cast a long and sobering shadow. The memories of these periods … Read more