Following Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, South Korea’s acting president, Han Duck-soo, vowed unwavering support for the U.S.-South Korea alliance during a call with Joe Biden. Han emphasized policy stability amid the political shake-up, ensuring steadfast ties with the U.S. and trilateral cooperation with Japan.
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On Sunday, local media claimed that Han Duck-soo, the acting president of South Korea, had a phone conversation with Joe Biden, the Vice President of the United States.
It was reported by Yonhap News Agency (via Reuters) that Han stated that South Korea will continue to carry out its foreign and security policy without any disruptions and will make every effort to guarantee that the alliance between South Korea and the United States is maintained and developed in a consistent manner.
According to the media reports, Biden told Han that the unbreakable alliance between the United States and South Korea will continue to exist in its current form.
Biden Reaffirms Ironclad U.S.-South Korea Alliance Amid Turmoil
Additionally, the United States will collaborate with South Korea to further develop and strengthen the alliance between the United States and South Korea, as well as to promote trilateral cooperation between South Korea, Japan, and the United States.
Immediately following Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment on Saturday, Prime Minister Han was elevated to the position of acting President of South Korea.
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According to the constitution, Yoon is prohibited from exercising presidential powers as a result of the impeachment vote that was passed against him by parliament following his brief effort to impose martial law, Investing.com shares.
The constitution also mandates that the prime minister assumes the job of president in an acting capacity.