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U.S. Not Informed Before Yoon Suk Yeol's Martial Law Declaration, Expresses Serious Concerns

Dec 3, 2024, 06:07 PM

The U.S. government has expressed serious concerns following the declaration of martial law by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. A spokesperson for the National Security Council confirmed that the U.S. was not informed in advance of this decision. The White House emphasized its worry regarding the developments occurring in South Korea, highlighting the lack of prior notification. Multiple reports, including those from Axios and Al Arabiya, corroborated that U.S. officials were caught off guard by the announcement, which raises questions about the communication between the two countries during this critical time.