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U.S. Unaware of South Korea's Martial Law Plans, Protests Demand President Yoon's Resignation

Dec 4, 2024, 01:40 PM

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed in an interview with Reuters that the United States was not informed of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's intention to declare martial law. This statement comes amidst reports of civic and labor groups across South Korea holding protests demanding President Yoon's resignation due to his controversial martial law declaration. The situation has escalated to the point where Korean American organizations are also calling for protests in four U.S. cities, urging President Yoon to step down.