South Korean President Yoon Comments on Taiwan Ahead of State Visit to the US

South Korean President Yoon Comments on Taiwan Ahead of State Visit to the US
(L-R) South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden wave during an arrival ceremony at the White House in Washington, on April 26, 2023. Win McNamee/Getty Images
Lisa Bian
Sean Tseng
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol took a firm stance on the issue of the Taiwan Strait on the eve of his state visit to the United States. Experts say this signifies that South Korea has officially abandoned its policy of strategic ambiguity between Washington and Beijing.

In an interview with Reuters on April 19, Yoon said that tensions in the Taiwan Strait “occurred because of [Beijing’s] attempts to change the status quo by force, and [South Korea] together with the international community absolutely oppose such a change.”
Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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