President Yoon's 'Profanity Controversy' Draws No Comment from US... "Strong ROK-US Relations"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Regarding the controversy over President Yoon Seok-yeol's 'vulgar language' remarks, the U.S. White House stated on the 22nd (local time) that it "will not comment," emphasizing that the South Korea-U.S. relationship remains unchanged.

According to The Washington Post (WP), a spokesperson for the U.S. National Security Council (NSC) said in a statement that day, "We will not comment on the 'hot mic' remarks." The spokesperson added, "Our relationship with South Korea is strong and improving," emphasizing, "President Joe Biden considers President Yoon a key ally. The two leaders had a beneficial and productive meeting yesterday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly."

Earlier, after attending the 'Global Fund Financing Pledge Meeting' hosted by President Biden the previous day, President Yoon was caught on camera by the press appearing to say to Foreign Minister Park Jin and others, "What if these XX in the National Assembly don't approve it? Biden will be embarrassed," sparking controversy.

Subsequently, Chief Public Relations Officer Kim Eun-hye explained that the controversial remark was not aimed at President Biden or the U.S. Congress but expressed concern about the opposition party in South Korea. She added, "Please listen again carefully. It says here, if (these XX) in the National Assembly do not approve and 'nallimyeon' (if it is dismissed)." When asked if she said 'nallimyeon' instead of 'Biden,' Chief Kim confirmed, "Yes."

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