Re:South Korean president declares emergency martial law
by card_zero on Tuesday December 03, 2024 @03:27PM
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This is now done, the cabinet met and lifted the martial law (despite the time being about 5 in the morning).
Re:South Korean president declares emergency martial law
by summerlight on Tuesday December 03, 2024 @04:23PM
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No, the constitution mandates the president to stand down. The cabinet approval is just a procedural one to make the boundary clear between authorities. The supreme court's interpretation is that if they don't approve it within a reasonable time, the resolution will automatically take effect regardless of the cabinet.
Re:South Korean president declares emergency martial law
by ensignavenger on Tuesday December 03, 2024 @08:28PM
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It is my understanding that some members of parliament were having trouble making it in. It is also likely that they took the vote as soon as enough members were present to be legal, instead of waiting any longer for all the members of parliament to arrive. Of course, some may have taken their time in order to avoid voting on it.
My understanding is that the parliamentary vote itself is not binding, but requires essentially a rubber stamp by the cabinet. They can decline to do so and the President wouldn't be legally required to stand down. Regardless, 190-0 is an overwhelming statement and if I was represented by one of the 110 absent members I would have a lot of very serious questions for them.