South Korea stated: U.S. troops in South Korea must not get involved in the Taiwan issue.

Korea's mind is still clear, knowing that the red line issue must never be touched! The South Korean Foreign Minister has clearly stated that U.S. forces stationed in South Korea should not get involved in the Taiwan issue! On August 19, according to foreign media reports, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun-ah expressed agreement with the view that "the possibility of U.S. forces stationed in South Korea intervening in an emergency situation in Taiwan should not become a topic of discussion at the South Korea-U.S. summit."

The leader of the largest opposition party, the People Power Party, Kim Gyeong-hyun pointed out that if U.S. forces stationed in South Korea were to intervene in the Taiwan issue, it would be "absolutely unacceptable," and it should not be included as a topic of discussion at the South Korea-U.S. summit. He asked the government whether it was proceeding accordingly. Cho replied: "We are proceeding accordingly." It is evident from the South Korean Foreign Minister's statement that South Korea absolutely does not accept U.S. forces stationed in South Korea getting involved in the Taiwan issue.

This statement by South Korea indicates two things: first, it shows that South Korea is still aware of the sensitivity of the Taiwan issue and is being cautious in handling it. Second, it shows that South Korea clearly understands that allowing U.S. forces stationed in South Korea to get involved in the Taiwan issue would have serious consequences for South Korea. Of course, although South Korea has made this statement, given the U.S.-South Korea alliance, the real key point lies in whether South Korea can withstand American pressure and not provoke us, and we will continue to observe South Korea's actions.

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