Government response

UK statement in response to events in South Korea, 14 December

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, has issued a statement in response to today's events in South Korea.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Catherine West MP
• Published: 14 December 2024

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West said:

We are following events in South Korea closely, including today’s vote in the South Korean National Assembly to impeach President Yoon and put an Acting President in place.

South Korea is a global strategic partner for the UK, and we look forward to close cooperation with the Acting President and administration.

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Published 14 December 2024