Blinken: South Korea has shown 'democratic resilience'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised South Korea's democratic institutions on Saturday, highlighting the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol during his visit to Jordan.
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- Published Date: 08:06 | 14 December 2024
- Modified Date: 08:06 | 14 December 2024
South Korea has shown the strength of its democratic institutions after impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday during a visit to Jordan.
"I think the most important thing is that the Republic of Korea has demonstrated its democratic resilience," Blinken told reporters. "We've seen it follow a peaceful process laid out in its constitution, and we're ready to work with President Han as he assumes office."
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