US ‘relieved’ South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol reversed course on martial law
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law on Dec 3.
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WASHINGTON – The White House on Dec 4 said the United States was “relieved” that South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol had reversed course after imposing martial law
“We are relieved President Yoon has reversed course on his concerning declaration of martial law and respected the ROK National Assembly’s vote to end it,” a National Security Council spokesperson said in a statement, using the acronym for South Korea’s official name, Republic of Korea.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: “We welcome President Yoon’s statement that he would rescind the order declaring emergency martial law in accordance with the ROK Constitution, after the National Assembly’s unanimous vote to reject the declaration.
“We continue to expect political disagreements to be resolved peacefully and in accordance with the rule of law.”
More to come. AFP
