Published January 03,2025
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is predicted to go to South Korea amid a chronic disaster triggered by short-lived martial regulation.
The anticipated go to might start Sunday, the Seoul-based Yonhap News reported, citing diplomatic sources.
If materialized, it might be the primary such journey to South Korea by a high US diplomat after President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation by martial regulation decree on Dec. 3.
Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul will host Blinken for talks.
South Korea — a essential ally of the US within the Far East — has been in disarray since early final month as Yoon was impeached on Dec. 14 and faces costs of revolt and treason.
Currently, the state administration is run by appearing President Choi Sang-mok, who can be the finance minister.
Choi succeeded Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who was additionally impeached by the opposition-dominated parliament. Han was appearing because the president after Yoon was impeached.
Yoon additionally faces a detention warrant by a joint group of investigators probing short-lived martial regulation. Until now, investigators have been unsuccessful in detaining Yoon as a consequence of a blockade imposed by presidential safety, and the warrant stays legitimate till Monday.
Blinken’s anticipated journey additionally comes because the US’ Joe Biden administration is ready to depart the White House by Jan. 20.
Separately, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya can be anticipated to go to Seoul on Jan. 13.
Under Yoon, Seoul had closed ranks with Washington and Tokyo in opposition to North Korea, and as a counter to China’s affect within the area.
Source: www.anews.com.tr