With martial law declaration, Japanese officials are reconsidering diplomatic plans with South Korea. It suspended diplomatic engagements with uncertainty rose even in broader U.S.-Japan-South Korea security partnership as the opposition is trying for an impeachment.

• The Asahi Shimbum Article: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15537648

• The Japan Times Article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/05/japan/politics/martial-law-south-korea-japan/

• The Korea Times Article: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/foreignaffairs/20241208/south-koreas-summit-diplomacy-paralyzed-as-cornered-president-de-facto-loses-leader-status

• Korea JoongAng Daily Article: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-12-12/national/politics/DP-drops-controversial-foreign-policy-complaints-in-second-impeachment-motion/2199366

• Nippon.com Article: https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d01088/