Government response

UK statement in response to events in South Korea, 3 December

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

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West said:

The UK is deeply concerned by the events in South Korea on 3rd of December.

Our Embassy in Seoul continues to monitor developments and is in touch with the Korean authorities.

We call for a peaceful resolution to the situation, in accordance with the law and the constitution of the Republic of Korea.

British Nationals in South Korea should continue to monitor and follow FCDO travel advice.

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Published 3 December 2024