S Korea to maintain robust readiness against N Korean possible provocations

South Korean acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho today urged the military to establish a robust readiness posture against possible North Korean provocations following the Constitutional Court’s ruling that ousted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Kim convened a meeting of key commanders following the ruling, joined by senior officials from the defence ministry, as well as chiefs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and armed services. 

He said that South Korea needs to establish a firm



military readiness posture against North Korea while perceiving the current stern situation and ensuring the people’s safety. The Minister instructed the commanders to seamlessly conduct planned operations and training while adhering to political neutrality. In a unanimous verdict delivered earlier in the day, the Constitutional Court upheld Yoon’s impeachment over his failed martial law declaration on December 3, immediately forcing him out of office.