U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, right, shake hands after a joint news conference following their meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs foreigners in Seoul, South Korea, January 6, 2025. LEE JIN-MAN / AP The visit to Seoul, Monday, January 6, of the American Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, aimed to dispel doubts about the future of the bilateral relationship between South Korea in the grip of a deep political crisis and the United States. Strengthened by Yoon Suk Yeol since his arrival at the presidency in May 2022, this relationship is today facing two unknowns: a possible transition of power in Seoul – since Yoon has been suspended from his functions since his attempt to impose the law martial – and the arrival at the White House of Republican Donald Trump. “Our relationship is stronger than any leader, government or ruling party,” Blinken insisted at a press conference with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul. This was the first trip to Seoul by a member of the American administration since the establishment of martial law on December 3, 2024 by Mr. Yoon, leading to his dismissal by the National Assembly on December 14. . The coup sparked rare criticism from Washington, which expressed “serious concerns”. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell called it a “very serious error of judgment.” You have 80.58% of this article left to read. The rest is reserved for subscribers.
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Publish date : 2025-01-07 17:04:58
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