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The president of South Korea early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours earlier, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule._ --- Dec 4, 2024 12:20 AM UTC --- ## More From This Series [All Videos](https://time.com/video/) [South Korean President Declares Emergency Martial Law](/video/sUAHlXwV/) ### South Korean President Declares Emergency Martial Law [South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sings 'American Pie' at White House State Dinner](/video/UmA6P8t7/) ### South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sings 'American Pie' at White House State Dinner [Putin Declares Martial Law in Annexed Regions of Ukraine, As Ukrainian Forces Advance](/video/9fSOGkdw/) ### Putin Declares Martial Law in Annexed Regions of Ukraine, As Ukrainian Forces Advance --- ## Transcript Pero KumuTunKkai yogur song ho, KomHjeHkosma, Taman hikiKumuHj hhiman, SebaginVangero, Aji Ugur Jong Jouga hunjoTeji ButzoUnundero, Paro KeomHjeHgsma, Crouch Man, conducted on tanakua pop ungdan. Yes and ungano Kukai K Babikdan We are watching the recent developments in the ROK with grave concern. We are seeking to engage with our Republic of Korea counterparts at every level, both here in the United States and in Seoul. The secretary has been briefed, and we are keeping him appraised of the developments, as well as monitoring closely what's happening on the ground. Let me also just mention that our alliance or the republic of Korea is ironclad, and we're fully committed to that. And ultimately, here, our hope is and every hope and expectation is that any political disputes will be resolved peacefully and in accordance with the rule of law. Ultimately, for us, as I said, we want to see these political disputes resolved peacefully and in accordance with the rule of law. And, of course, such a vote in the legislature would be consistent with that approach. But we're continuing to remain in close touch with our RK counterparts, and I'm sure we'll read out any conversations that may or may not take place over the coming days. I'm certainly going to keep private diplomatic conversations as that. I'll keep them private. I think what I can say is that we were not notified of President Yun's announcement in advance. But beyond that, I think the important thing to remember, Sean, is that ultimately at the crux of this is not you know, President Biden, President Yun, these two specific governments. What this is about is the broader strategic relationship and the broader strategic partnership that we have with the Republic of Korea. And that alliance, as I said, is ironclad. There continues to be in our point of view, a lot of important work that we want to continue to do with the Republic of Korea. 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