Reuters | | Posted by Aditi Srivastava
Dec 06, 2024 12:40 AM IST
Lloyd Austin cancels journey to South Korea following President Yoon’s failed martial legislation try, which sparked public outrage and worldwide concern.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin now not plans to journey to South Korea, two U.S. officers instructed Reuters on Thursday, following South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched try this week to impose martial legislation.
One official, talking on situation of anonymity, mentioned planning had been underway for a visit within the close to time period however it was decided now was not the suitable time.
The official mentioned South Korea had been consulted concerning the change in journey plans.
Austin will depart workplace by Jan. 20, when President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated.
Yoon’s declaration of martial legislation late on Tuesday sought to consolidate energy, ban political exercise and censor the media.
It sparked outrage within the streets and concern amongst South Korea’s worldwide allies.
South Korea’s protection minister, who really useful the transfer, has resigned.
Fighting for his political future, Yoon accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on Thursday and nominated his ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Choi Byung-hyuk, as a substitute.
Kim had really useful Yoon declare martial legislation on Tuesday, in line with the inside minister, a senior navy official and the opposition’s submitting to question Yoon.
The United States has 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea as a legacy of the 1950-1953 Korean War.
The commander of U.S. Forces-Korea, General Paul LaCamera, warned American troops in a press release on Wednesday to remain vigilant, keep away from areas with protests, and inform superiors of journey plans in case “one thing surprising” occurs.
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