US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled his visit to South Korea as President Yoon faces political challenges following an attempted declaration of martial law. The US maintains a significant troop presence in South Korea, and US officials have issued warnings to American troops. Meanwhile, North Korea has deployed troops to Russia.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin looks on during a meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles during the 2024 Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, U.S., August 6, 2024.
Kim had recommended Yoon declare martial law on Tuesday, according to the interior minister, a senior military official and the The commander of US Forces-Korea, General Paul LaCamera, warned American troops in a statement on Wednesday to stay vigilant, avoid areas with protests, and tell superiors of travel plans in case"something unexpected" happens.US and South Korean officials say more than 10,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia's Kursk region to take part in pushing back Ukrainian forces.
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