WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The United States (US) on Wednesday reiterated its "firm" support for the South Korean people and appreciated efforts by the Asian country to act in line with its Constitution, after impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained over his botched martial law bid last month.
A White House National Security Council spokesperson issued a statement, reiterating America's "ironclad" commitment to South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported.
"The US stands firm in our support for the South Koreans. We reaffirm our shared commitment to the rule of law, and we appreciate all efforts made by South Korea and its citizens to act in accordance with its Constitution," said the spokesperson.
"The US remains committed to working with Acting President Choi and the South Korean Government.
“We reaffirm the United States' confidence in the enduring strength of the US-South Korea Alliance and our ironclad commitment to the defence of South Korea," the official added.
Earlier on Wednesday, investigators detained impeached Yoon at his residence Wednesday and were taking him away for questioning over his short-lived imposition of martial law.
A warrant to detain Yoon was executed at 10.33 am, according to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO).
-- BERNAMA-YONHAP
