The US reiterates its “unwavering support” for South Korea and advocates working together for security and democracy

MADRID Dec. 21 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Secretary of the US State Department, Antony Blinken, reiterated this Friday to his South Korean counterpart, Cho Tae Yul, the “unwavering support” of the United States and has underlined “the importance that both nations attach” to the rule of law and institutions. democratic.

Likewise, Blinken has once again highlighted that “the commitment of the United States to the alliance between both countries remains strong” and has praised “the lasting nature of the alliance, which is based on shared values ​​and mutual interests,” according to a statement from Department spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Along the same lines, Washington has demonstrated its intention to work jointly with Seoul “to achieve the shared objectives of the Alliance, including regional security, prosperity and the promotion of democratic principles”, the ultimate objective of this being ” continued cooperation” “address (all) regional and global challenges”.

This is not the first time that the White House has claimed its commitment to the South Korean authorities, within the framework of the institutional crisis that the country is going through after the declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol earlier this year. month in what the opposition described as an authoritarian exercise.

Last Saturday, the US Executive applauded the democratic exercise exhibited by South Korean deputies by approving the dismissal of the country’s president and “reaffirmed its commitment to South Korea after Parliament voted in favor of the dismissal”, ensuring that its ” alliance remains strong, as does the support of the American people.”

The dismissal does not yet imply the end of the process because the Parliament’s vote has to be ratified by the Constitutional Court. Until then, the country’s prime minister, Han Duck Soo, who takes over as president temporarily. For the measure to receive constitutional endorsement, it must have the vote in favor of six magistrates, out of a total of nine, within the framework of the hearings that will be held publicly.

The court has 180 days to do so and, according to the South Korean Constitution, it must uphold the measure for it to become effective. Subsequently, early elections must be called within a period of 60 days.

Yoon, who has apologized for what happened, continues to defend his decision, adopted in order to “protect” the country from “forces contrary to the State.” However, the text of the motion approved on Saturday includes accusations against him for giving instructions to the security forces to arrest opposition deputies during the few hours in which martial law was in force, a decision for which they have already had to several senior officials apologized, including the former Minister of Defense and the president himself.