MARTIAL LAW — 계엄령
The imposition of direct military control over normal civil functions of government. When declared, constitutional rights are suspended, courts are replaced by military tribunals, and the rule of law yields to the rule of force.
Philippines — Ferdinand Marcos declares martial law, beginning 14 years of authoritarian rule.
South Korea — Gwangju Uprising crushed under martial law declared by Chun Doo-hwan. 계엄군의 진압.
China — Martial law declared in Beijing. Tiananmen Square. The world watches. ████████
South Korea — President Yoon Suk-yeol declares emergency martial law. Overturned within hours by the National Assembly. 민주주의의 승리.
Executive authority invokes emergency powers. Constitutional provisions are cited — or ignored.
Civil courts replaced by military tribunals. Freedom of assembly, press, and movement restricted.
Military deployed to civilian areas. Curfews imposed. Communications monitored or severed.
Citizens organize. Information flows through cracks. Democracy fights back in the streets and in the assemblies.