A proposed constitutional revision in South Korea, aimed at strengthening parliamentary control over presidential declarations of martial law and including references to historical democratic uprisings, failed to pass the National Assembly on Thursday. The conservative People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the crucial vote, arguing the amendment was politically motivated and rushed to coincide with the upcoming June 3 local elections. The bill required over 191 votes for passage, but the PPP's absence prevented it from reaching the threshold. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik expressed regret over the boycott, emphasizing the amendment's importance in preventing future abuses of executive power following a recent martial law crisis. The ruling Democratic Party of Korea, meanwhile, rejected claims of electioneering, asserting the revision was essential for democratic safeguards.