US Not Consulted, Biden Learned of South Korea’s Military Emergency from TV Broadcast
White House Responds too South Korea‘s Short-Lived Military Emergency
Washington D.C. – The White House has addressed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief declaration of a military emergency, stating that the United States will engage with South Korea to uphold democratic principles.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized the strength of South Korea’s democracy and the U.S.’s commitment to supporting its continued success. “Democracy in South Korea is strong and resilient, and we will continue to speak openly and engage directly with our South Korean counterparts to reinforce the importance of its continuation,” Sullivan said.
The White House expressed concern over President Yoon’s unilateral declaration, praising the South Korean National Assembly’s swift rejection of the emergency measure. Sullivan confirmed that President Biden was unaware of the declaration untill it was broadcast on television, highlighting the lack of prior consultation with the U.S.
“What we want to see is the democratic institutions in South Korea functioning effectively,” Sullivan stated.
President Yoon’s declaration, announced Tuesday evening local time, was short-lived. following an emergency parliamentary session, the South korean legislature rejected the measure, prompting President Yoon to revoke the military emergency on Wednesday.
The incident has further strained Yoon’s presidency, with opposition parties in South Korea initiating impeachment proceedings against him.
White House Cautiously Navigates South Korea’s Brief Military Emergency
Washington D.C. – The White House has responded to South Korean President Yoon Suk yeol’s fleeting declaration of a military emergency, emphasizing the united States’ commitment to supporting South Korea’s democratic principles. While acknowledging the swift rejection of the measure by the South Korean National Assembly, the White house expressed concern over President Yoon’s unilateral action and the lack of prior consultation with the US.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stressed the strength of South Korea’s democracy, stating, “Democracy in South Korea is strong and resilient, and we will continue to speak openly and engage directly with our South Korean counterparts to reinforce the importance of its continuation.” Sullivan confirmed that President Biden was unaware of the declaration until it was broadcast on television.
He further emphasized the importance of South Korea’s democratic institutions functioning effectively, stating, “What we want to see is the democratic institutions in South Korea functioning effectively.”
President Yoon’s declaration, announced Tuesday evening local time, was short-lived. Following an emergency parliamentary session, the South Korean legislature rejected the measure, prompting President Yoon to revoke the military emergency on Wednesday.
The incident has further strained Yoon’s presidency,with opposition parties in South Korea initiating impeachment proceedings against him.