South Korea declares martial law amid ‘rebellion’ – LIVE UPDATES
President Yoon Suk Yeol is seen as a key US ally. In November, he said he would take up golf after an eight-year break, in order to forge a better relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, an avid golfer.
In 2023, at the end of a state dinner at the White House, Yoon serenaded President Joe Biden with a verse of ‘American Pie’ which he called one of his “favorite songs.”
Last week, Yoon said Seoul might consider providing arms to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The opposition Democratic Party, however, introduced a resolution urging Yoon to “end involvement” in the Ukraine conflict.