US voices concern over martial law in South Korea
Photo: Joe Biden, President of the United States (Getty Images)
The United States has expressed concern over the introduction of martial law in South Korea. Washington is monitoring the developments, according to CNN.
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell stated that the US is "watching the developments" in South Korea "with grave concern."
"The President, the National Security Advisor, the Secretary of State, have all been briefed on developments, and are being kept appraised of the situation as it unfolds,” he said.
He added that US officials are engaging "at every level" with their South Korean counterparts.
“I also want to just underscore that we have every hope and expectation that any political disputes will be resolved peacefully and in accordance with the rule of law,” Campbell added.
At the same time, CNN reports that the Biden administration was "caught by surprise" by the developments in South Korea.
"We are seriously concerned by what we are seeing develop,” one administration official told CNN.
Biden's reaction
US President Joe Biden has refused to comment on the events in South Korea. According to the American leader, he is not fully informed about the situation.
“I’m just getting briefed on it,” Biden said.
Martial law in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country on December 3.
Following this decision, the parliament convened and adopted a resolution calling on the president to lift martial law. This decision obliges the head of state to cancel the relevant decree.
For more details on what is happening in South Korea, read the material by RBC-Ukraine.
