Foreign Minister Meets US Ambassador First... Explains 'President Yoon's Impeachment'

Emphasizing the Unwavering Hanmi Alliance

Immediately after the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol was passed, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with the U.S. Ambassador to Korea. This appears to be an effort to stabilize the foundation of diplomacy, the Korea-U.S. alliance.

On the evening of the 14th, right after the National Assembly approved the impeachment motion against President Yoon, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with Ambassador Philip Goldberg and explained the domestic situation, including the presidential impeachment situation.

Cho Tae-yeol, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Photo by Yonhap News

Minister Cho emphasized, "Even under the acting authority system, there will be no change in our diplomatic and security policy framework based on the Korea-U.S. alliance," adding, "Our government’s determination to continuously strengthen and develop the Korea-U.S. alliance is firm."

Earlier, Minister Cho was embroiled in controversy for not answering the U.S. Ambassador’s call immediately after the declaration of martial law on the night of the 3rd. When questioned about this at the National Assembly, he explained, "I postponed communication because I thought it could mislead the other party in such a situation."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that both sides agreed to maintain close communication to firmly develop the Korea-U.S. alliance.

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