Following a tumultuous week in South Korea,U.S.Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed America’s unwavering support for its ally. In a phone call with South korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul on Friday, December 6th, Blinken expressed confidence in South korea’s “democratic resilience” in teh wake of President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s controversial attempt to impose martial law.
The call,the first between the two diplomats since Yoon’s controversial move,came after the South Korean president was forced to back down from his martial law declaration. “Secretary Blinken spoke with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul following deeply concerning developments in South korea,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. ”He welcomed the lifting of martial law, expressed confidence in the country’s democratic resilience, and reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to our Alliance.”
blinken further emphasized the importance of democratic processes, stating, “He expects the… democratic process to prevail,” according to a separate statement released by the State Department. The Secretary also highlighted the strength of the U.S.-South Korea relationship, including the robust trilateral partnership with Japan, which he said “promotes our shared values and the prosperity and stability of the Indo-Pacific.”
“Secretary Blinken reaffirmed that the American people stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of the Republic of Korea and will continue to do so in the face of any provocations or threats to the Alliance,” the statement added.
Yoon’s declaration of martial law on Tuesday night sent shockwaves through South Korea and the international community. The move, which was swiftly overturned by lawmakers, has sparked calls for Yoon’s impeachment. The South Korean president, 63, now faces a potential impeachment vote.
The United States maintains a significant military presence in South Korea, with nearly 30,000 troops stationed there. This strategic deployment underscores the importance of the U.S.-South Korea alliance, particularly in the face of regional tensions with North Korea and China.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan revealed that the Biden governance learned of Yoon’s martial law declaration through media reports,highlighting the unexpected nature of the event.
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