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.
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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