White House "Acknowledges Constitutional Compliance Efforts...Supporting the Korean people"

2025.01.16. AM 07:24
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The U.S. government has supported the Korean people, saying it recognizes South Korea's efforts to comply with the constitution after the arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Foreign media predicted that political turmoil would continue even after President Yoon's arrest.

This is Washington correspondent Kwon Jun-ki.

[Reporter]
The U.S. State Department did not directly evaluate the arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol, saying it was a matter to be judged in accordance with the Korean Constitution.

However, he praised the "democratic resilience," saying that he responded to the crisis facing South Korea with the power of democracy.

[Mash Miller / U.S. State Department spokesman] The key is how to respond to the test of democracy. We have confirmed that Korea responds to these tests in a way that shows the strength of its democratic foundation.]

After the arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol, the White House expressed its firm support to the Korean people.

It reaffirmed its commitment to the rule of law with South Korea and said it recognized all the efforts of South Korea and its people in accordance with the Constitution.

The White House has repeatedly confirmed its unwavering alliance with South Korea and the U.S. defense commitment, saying it will continue to cooperate with the South Korean government, including Acting President Choi Sang-mok.Foreign media, which covered the news of President Yoon's arrest in

, predicted that Korea's political turmoil would not end.

The New York Times reporter predicted that the results of the Constitutional Court's impeachment trial could lead to greater uncertainty and conflict.

The BBC pointed out that there is no clear solution to political polarization, saying that the arrest of President Yoon has led to the next episode of political drama.

Trump and those around him, who will be inaugurated next week, are not currently commenting on the situation in South Korea, so attention is being paid to what position they will express after taking office.

This is YTN Kwon Jun-ki from Washington.




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