Seoul: The National Assembly, led by the ruling Democratic Party (DP), on Tuesday passed a bill that would set up a dedicated special tribunal to handle insurrection cases stemming from former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed imposition of martial law. Lawmakers voted 175 for and two against with two abstentions, despite a strong protest from the main opposition People Power Party (PPP).

According to Yonhap News Agency, the DP has been pushing to establish the special tribunal, citing perceived delays and unfairness in the trials of those implicated in the martial law case. The bill calls for establishing at least two special benches each at the Seoul Central District Court and the Seoul High Court to handle cases of insurrection, treason, and rebellion.

Lawmakers of the PPP had staged a filibuster in an attempt to block the bill, accusing the DP of seeking to create court benches made up of judges it favors and attempting to take control over the judiciary.