South Korea Proposes Special Court for Martial Law Cases

South Korea's ruling party has proposed a new court to handle cases linked to last year's martial law decree. The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) says the move addresses public distrust in the judiciary, which critics have called biased. The bill comes one year after former President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law. The proposed court would specifically deal with legal matters arising from that period. Ahead of the December 3 anniversary, President Lee Jae-myung warned on social media. He stated that ignoring "hidden acts of insurrection" would guarantee its repetition. The party argues that a separate court is needed to ensure a fair judicial process. They say the current system has become a "mockery" in the public eye.