South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls ambassadors of Japan, the U.S. and China for ”close communication” after Yoon's impeachment decision

Following the impeachment of former President Yoon Sung-Yeol by the Constitutional Court, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea has contacted the embassies of Japan, the United States, and China in Korea to request close communication and cooperation in the future.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 4th, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong-geun spoke with Acting US Ambassador to Korea Joseph Yoon that afternoon and explained the Constitutional Court's decision to approve the impeachment motion against the president.
He also said that the two countries will continue to strengthen cooperation based on the solid foundation of the U.S.-ROK alliance. In response, Acting Ambassador Yoon said that the U.S.'s firm support for the U.S.-ROK alliance remains unchanged.
He said he would continue to maintain close communication and cooperation with the South Korean government. Vice Minister Chung Byung-won also spoke with Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Koichi Mizushima and Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bin to discuss the Constitution.
The two sides also conveyed the court's ruling and confirmed that they would continue to communicate closely to further develop bilateral relations.
The document explained that, "The Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment proceedings against President Yoon, and as a result of this ruling, President Yoon Seok-youl has been removed from office and will be sentenced to 10 years in prison within 60 days."
"Presidential elections are scheduled to be held. In accordance with the Constitution and related laws, Acting President and Prime Minister Han Deok-soo will run the nation's affairs until a new president is elected," the statement read.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also conveyed the instructions of Acting Director Han to all overseas diplomatic missions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the instructions of Acting Director Han at the emergency State Council meeting and the National Security Council to overseas diplomatic missions, and
Vice Minister Kim Hong-geun said he had instructed them to do their best in their duties, including managing relations with the host countries while observing their duties as host countries.
He shared the message and called on all Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff to carry out their duties diligently without being shaken. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also ordered the removal of photos of President Yoon that had been displayed at overseas diplomatic missions.
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