In a statement on Wednesday, the White House affirmed, "The Republic of Korea (ROK) is demonstrating democratic resilience. We are confident the Korean people will resolve this episode peacefully, democratically, and constitutionally. Democratic values and the rule of law are and must continue to be at the core of the U.S.-ROK alliance."
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan echoed this sentiment during a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) event, highlighting South Korea's robust democratic institutions and the parliament's ability to navigate recent challenges.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken further underscored South Korea's democratic strength, describing the country as "one of the most powerful stories in the world about the emergence of democracy and democratic resilience" following a NATO foreign ministers' meeting.
Representative Ami Bera, a prominent advocate for Korean affairs in Congress, applauded the Korean people and their elected representatives for their swift action in upholding democratic principles.
The Pentagon announced a temporary postponement of the fourth U.S.-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) meeting and its first tabletop exercise, originally scheduled from Dec. 4 to 5 in Washington, as discussions continue.
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