White House says US is ‘seriously concerned’ after South Korean president declares martial law
- The United States has expressed "grave concern" about President Yoon Suk Yeol declaring martial law in South Korea on December 3.
- U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell stated, "We are watching the recent developments in the ROK with grave concern."
- Campbell emphasized the U.S.-South Korea alliance as "ironclad" and expressed hope for peaceful resolution of political disputes.
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South Korea says 'necessary communication' taking place with US after Campbell remarks
South Korea and the United States are "in communication at all levels" as needed, a foreign ministry official said Thursday, after a senior US diplomat's comment on South Korea's martial law turmoil drew attention for its critical tone. US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said Wednesday (US time) that President Yoon Suk Yeol "badly misjudged" when he declared martial law late Tuesday and ended it hours later following a parliamentary vote…
The U.S. White House announced that it will publicly emphasize the importance of democracy in order to prevent future recurrences of martial law in Korea. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on the 4th (local time), “Korean democracy is strong and resilient.”
President Yoon Suk-yeol's failed self-coup, with his attempt to enforce martial law, opens an unexpected gap in US strategy in Asia.
South Korea is the USA's most important partner in Asia. The political unrest in Seoul is causing great dismay. more...
With the US caught off guard, Kim Jong Un may be about to capitalize on South Korea's turmoil
South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, invoked martial law on Tuesday, only to reverse course six hours later.Jung Yeon-je / AFPSouth Korea was in chaos on Tuesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.Yoon reversed course hours after invoking the law and now faces being impeached.South Korea's foe, North Korea, could seek to exploit the turmoil.Kim Jong Un, North Korea's emboldened leader, is likely watching the events in South Ko…
North Korea, Russia and China watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea
A night of political upheaval in South Korea has upended stability in a key democratic US ally – sending shock waves through the region and Washington at a moment of acute global tension.
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