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The U.S. government, closely watching developments in South Korea, was reportedly caught off guard by Yoon's martial law declaration. Officials expressed astonishment that a key ally would undertake such a drastic measure without prior consultation or warning. The State Department, while responding to this crisis, endorsed a call for stability in South Korea, recognizing the importance of democratic governance in a region fraught with geopolitical tensions.
As the situation persists, the U.S. is faced with the challenge of maintaining strategic relationships while navigating the complications arising from perceived instability in South Korea. The presence of U.S. troops, and the historic defense treaties with South Korea, hinge on a steady political climate in the region.