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South Korea's Yoon Declares Martial Law Without U.S. Notification; U.S. Expresses Serious Concern

Dec 3, 2024, 06:07 PM

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, prompting serious concern from the United States and other international entities. The White House National Security Council spokesperson stated that the U.S. was not notified in advance of this announcement, emphasizing that they are "seriously concerned by the developments" in South Korea. The U.S. State Department echoed this concern, noting they were not informed beforehand. Pentagon Press Secretary added that U.S. Forces Korea were also not notified in advance. The United Nations is closely monitoring the situation with concern, according to UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric. The British government expressed deep concern over the events and called for a peaceful resolution.