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July 28, 2026
10:03 AM
Proposed Changes May Limit Martial‑Law Powers and Insert Democracy Preamble

The amendment plan being discussed under Cho's leadership could curb the president's authority to impose martial law and embed a reference to the 1980 pro‑democracy uprising within the Constitution’s introductory clause.

Other items on the list include upgrades to the electoral oversight mechanism and measures aimed at strengthening democratic safeguards across the legislature.

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