Breaking News U.S. Deputy Secretary of State "Critical concern over martial law situation in Korea...Hope for a peaceful resolution"

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Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, who has overseen Asian policy under the Biden administration, expressed grave concern over South Korea's declaration of martial law.

President Biden, who is visiting Africa, also said he was briefed on the situation and called for a peaceful resolution.

Let's hear Deputy Campbell's remarks firsthand.

[Kurt Campbell / U.S. Deputy Secretary of State] We are watching the developments in Korea with grave concerns. Here and in Seoul, we are trying to engage with all the South Korean officials of supply and demand, and (Biden) President, National Security Adviser and Secretary of State have all been briefed on the situation and are constantly being briefed on the assessment of the situation. I want to emphasize that the alliance with South Korea is ironclad, and I want to emphasize that the United States is on the side of South Korea in times of uncertainty. I would also like to stress that I fully hope and expect any political dispute to be resolved peacefully and in line with the rule of law.]